Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2022 Lexus RX
NHTSA data on file today
The 2022 Lexus RX has no NHTSA recall campaigns and 29 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Unknown or Other 9 complaints
- Electrical System 6 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 4 complaints
- Power Train 4 complaints
- Tires 4 complaints
- Engine 3 complaints
Of the 29 complaints on file, 5 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 29 complaints, owners report 4 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Above average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,500–$9,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2022 Lexus RX shows strong reliability with few complaints across various systems, most being minor and with no associated recalls.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| electrical system | 30,000–60,000 miles | $300–$500 | common |
| service brakes | 50,000–70,000 miles | $200–$400 | occasional |
| power train | 60,000–90,000 miles | $1,500–$2,500 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- oil and filter change
- tire rotation and balance
- brake fluid replacement
- cabin air filter replacement
- coolant system flush
- spark plug replacement
- timing belt check
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- electrical malfunctions
- brake noise or reduced performance
- transmission shifting issues
- unusual engine vibrations
- unexpected fuel usage increase
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2022 Lexus RX at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.