2022 Lexus RX problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
28 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
31,600 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2022 model year. Data snapshot: . 3 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Unknown Or Other is the most frequently named component, appearing in 8 of 28 complaints (28.6%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 8 | 28.6% |
| Transmission and shifting | 4 | 14.3% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 3 | 10.7% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 3.6% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 8 |
| Electrical System | 6 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 4 |
| Power Train | 4 |
| Tires | 4 |
| Engine | 3 |
| Service Brakes | 3 |
| Back Over Prevention: Warnings | 2 |
Unknown Or Other: 8; Electrical System: 6; Fuel/Propulsion System: 4; Power Train: 4; Tires: 4; Engine: 3; Service Brakes: 3; Back Over Prevention: Warnings: 2
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 1 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 2 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 2; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
25,000 to 49,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (2). 25 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 4 |
| 2024 | 9 |
| 2025 | 10 |
| 2026 | 5 |
2023: 4; 2024: 9; 2025: 10; 2026: 5
Pattern summary
Unknown Or Other leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 8 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 4 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 3 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11543228 · 2023-09-07 (September 7, 2023)
Car turned on and no driving yet. All vehicle alert signs popped up. This is brand new car. Warning signs including: Anti-lock brak system advanced ultrasonic detection parking braking system pre-collision system blind spot monitor These signs are constantly popping up without any hazard condition. Lexus keeps refusing to do thorough exam because they keep stating there is no issues with the vehicle.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11543228 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11605409 · 2024-07-30 (July 30, 2024)
The contact owns a 2022 Lexus RX350. The contact stated that while depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle started shaking; excessive force was needed to depress the brake pedal. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the brake pads and rotors had failed and needed to be replaced. The rotors were resurfaced; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was not repaired a second time because the dealer was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The manufactur…
Owner-reported narrative. 12,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11605409 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11689819 · 2025-09-26 (September 26, 2025)
HI, I purchased a brand new 2022 Lexus RX350 from Hendrick Lexus of Charleston SC. Since day one I had dangerous issues below: 1. The transmission shifts up and down so hard, I've almost gotten rear ended due to the car and not braking. This I was told by two separate Lexus dealers I'm feeling a hard "transmission gap"-whatever that means. To add fuel to this dangerous defect is my autistic son would need to be specially medicated to ride in the car b/c he panics and tries to jump out. 2. The car also is equipped with a "rear kick sensor" …
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11689819 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11699530 · 2025-11-15 (November 15, 2025)
I have a 2022 Lexus RX350 F Sport. There are many complaints for this problem with this era of Lexus that happen daily. When pulling out into traffic the vehicle stutters or hesitates; this could cause a serious accident with injuries or death. I think it is a problem with the transmission shift programming. In an attempt to be fuel efficient, Lexus created a serious safety problem in my opinion. My car is under warranty, I brought it to the dealer and they said that is normal and a known issue with that era of Lexus; there is no f…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11699530 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11658599 · 2025-05-02 (May 2, 2025)
Warning lights triggered snd certain electrical vehicle functions affected. Lexus Plano dealer states that wiring is soy based and destroyed by rodents attracted to the wiring and chewing it with result that critical vehicle functions affected and lights, brakes, etc. may not work resulting in crash. Wanted more than $10,000 to rewire vehicle and refused to make repairs under vehicles’ warranty. Apparently common knowledge that Toyota and Lexus are using soy wiring that attract rodents and other animals to eat the wiring. I believe that crashes…
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Owner report 11700076 · 2025-11-18 (November 18, 2025)
The contact owns a 2022 Lexus RX 350. The contact stated that after refueling, there was an abnormally strong fuel odor coming from the vehicle. The odor was more pronounced while the vehicle was parked in the garage, and the garage was filled with a gasoline odor. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed the vehicle with a failure of the high-pressure fuel pump. The high-pressure fuel pump was replaced; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was returned to the dealer approximately 3 wee…
Owner-reported narrative. 35,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11700076 at NHTSA ↗