NHTSA vehicle safety data
2022 Lexus NX450H+ Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2022 Lexus NX450H+ has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 2 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Lexus dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2022 Lexus NX450H+. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:DC/DC CONVERTER
NHTSA #23V478000Reported July 12, 2023 · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Potentially affected: 43,442 vehicles
Defect description
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2021-2022 RAV4 Prime and 2022 Lexus NX450h+ plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) vehicles. The electric current rectifying module contained within the DC-DC converter may have been damaged during production, which can result in an electrical short-circuit.
Safety consequence
A short circuit can cause the DC-DC converter to overheat, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.
Manufacturer remedy
Owners are advised not to charge their vehicles when the ambient air temperature is below or expected to drop below 41 degrees Fahrenheit (5 degrees Celsius). Dealers will replace the DC-DC converter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 29, 2023. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TB07/23LB01.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER
NHTSA #22V238000Reported April 13, 2022 · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Potentially affected: 4,215 vehicles
Defect description
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Lexus) is recalling certain 2022 NX250, NX350, NX350h, and NX450h+ vehicles. Missing spot-welds between the body panels and the front shock absorber mounting areas may cause the front shock absorber to separate from the mounting area.
Safety consequence
A separated shock absorber can cause a loss of vehicle stability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will add welds to body panels or replace the body panels where welds have failed, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 10, 2022. Owners may contact Lexus customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Lexus's number for this recall is 22LA02.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC):CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
NHTSA #22V239000Reported April 13, 2022 · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Potentially affected: 458,110 vehicles
Defect description
Toyota Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022 Lexus LX 600, Lexus NX 350h, Lexus NX 450h+, Toytoa RAV4 Hybrid, 2021-2022 Lexus LS 500h, Toyota Mirai, RAV4 PRIME, Sienna, Venza, and 2020-2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid vehicles. The Skid Control ECU software may not turn on the Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) system when the vehicle is restarted after the driver has disabled the VSC system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
Safety consequence
Driving with a deactivated stability control system increases the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will update the Skid Control ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 27, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 22TA03. Lexus' number for this recall is 22LA01.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
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