2022 Lexus NX: reliability, problems and cost to own
Smart buyAbove average
It scores 72 out of 100 for reliability compared with other luxury cars and SUVs. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $16,363 to own, including $3,038 in repairs.
Early estimate: this rating uses our own sales estimate for the Lexus NX.
These are estimates, not guarantees. They come from public NHTSA complaint and recall data and EPA fuel economy, assuming 5 years of ownership and 12,000 miles a year. Change the assumptions or see how it works.
Where repair money is likely to go
Engine & cooling$1,072
Body, glass & interior$455
Transmission & drivetrain$433
Electrical system$425
Driver-assist & stability$256
Brakes$92
Expected over 5 years, by area of the car.
Recalls
Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/PanelOct 20, 2026 · campaign 26V687000
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Lexus NX250, NX350, NX350 Hybrid, and NX450h+ vehicles. The instrument panel cluster combination meter may fail to display certain warnings or indicators. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Control and Displays."
Back Over Prevention › SoftwareMar 18, 2026 · campaign 26V162000
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Lexus NX350, NX250, 2023-2026 RX350, and 2024-2026 TX350 vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Back Over Prevention › Display FunctionOct 30, 2025 · campaign 25V744000
Toyota 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
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No. It scores 72 out of 100, one of the more reliable luxury cars and SUVs of 2015–2024.
Is the 2022 Lexus NX reliable?
It scores 72 out of 100 against other luxury cars and SUVs from 2015 to 2024, which is above average. Based on 27 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $3,038 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.
How much does a 2022 Lexus NX cost to own?
About $16,363 over 5 years: $6,039 in lost value, $3,038 in repairs and $7,286 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $24,351 today.
What are the best years of the Lexus NX?
Of the years we rate, the 2015 scores best (95/100) and the 2024 worst (56/100).