2022 Lexus LX: common problems and reliability
One of the weaker LX years.
5 owner complaints, most about engine and engine cooling. 5 recalls.
Should I buy a 2022 LX?The 2022 Lexus LX has 5 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 5 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are engine and engine cooling and back over prevention.
Safety record for the 2022 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2022 Lexus LX vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other LX years only. How we score it
Is 2022 a good year for the LX?
Across the 26 LX model years we track, complaint volume runs from 1 (2020) to 24 (2000). With 5 complaints, the 2022 LX sits about the same as the model's median of 6.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2022 LX
power train:automatic transmission
Campaign 24V125000Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Tundra, Tundra Hybrid, Lexus LX600, and 2023-2024 Sequoia Hybrid vehicles. Unexpected vehicle movement may occur when the vehicle is in neutral and the brakes are not applied.
engine and engine cooling:engine:hard parts internal/mechanical
Campaign 24V381000Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Tundra and Lexus LX600 vehicles equipped with a V35A engine. Debris from the manufacturing process may contaminate the engine and cause the main bearings to fail, which can result in an engine stall and loss of drive power.
back over prevention:display function
Campaign 25V744000Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Toyota, Lexus, and Subaru Solterra vehicles equipped with a Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may cause the rearview camera to freeze or display a blank screen when the vehicle is in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
engine and engine cooling:engine:hard parts internal/mechanical
Campaign 25V767000Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Toyota Tundra, Lexus LX, and 2024 Lexus GX vehicles equipped with a V35A engine. Debris from the manufacturing process may contaminate the engine and cause the main bearings to fail, which can result in an engine stall and loss of drive power.
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seats
Campaign 26V180000Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Lexus LX vehicles. The front passenger seat may have insufficient clearance between the seat frame and the stopper that can cause the Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensor to incorrectly detect the occupant. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
What owners say across generations
Sentiment is strongly positive for the 200-series LX (specifically the LX 570), with owners praising its unparalleled build quality, long-term reliability, and "bank vault" solidity.
Owner insights cover all generations of the LX. See the full LX owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used LX listings typically run $101,986–$130,141.
Other LX model years
Compare every LX year side by side to see how 2022 ranks against the rest.
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