2022 Lexus NX 450h Plus AWDFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

EV Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel Drive
City
38
MPGe
Highway
33
MPGe
Combined
36
MPGe

EV Range & Charging

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Driving Range
550 mi
EPA estimated
Charge Time (240V)
4 hr 30 min
Level 2 · full charge
Energy Use (Comb)
40.0
City 36.0 / Hwy 45.0 kWh
Electric Motor
40 and 134 kW AC Induction

EPA-estimated range of 550 miles on a full charge. Level 2 (240V) charging time: approximately 4 hr 30 min for a full charge. Energy consumption: 40.0 kWh per 100 miles (combined).

Trim Comparison

Automatic (AV-S6)
Premium and Electricity Plug-in Hybrid
City
38
Hwy
33
Comb
36
Fuel cost: $2,250/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,250

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings
$5,000

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 9/10
GHG Score: 10/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
87 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
3.0 barrels

Specifications

Engine
2.5L 4-cyl
Transmission
Automatic
Drivetrain
AWD
Body Style
SUV/Crossover
GVWR
Class 1 (≤6,000 lbs)

Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.

Engine & Efficiency Details

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Energy Use (Combined)
40 kWh / 100 mi
Energy Use (City)
36 kWh / 100 mi
Energy Use (Hwy)
45 kWh / 100 mi

Recall History

Source: NHTSA

No recalls reported for this vehicle.

Owner-Reported Problems9 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 9 owner complaints for the 2022 Lexus NX 450h Plus AWD. Top reported issues include brakes, advanced safety (adas) and electrical system. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Brakes
3
Advanced Safety (ADAS)
3
Electrical System
2
Speed Control
1
Structure
1
Locks & Latches
1

2022 Lexus NX 450h Plus AWD problems by category: Brakes: 3 complaints, Advanced Safety (ADAS): 3 complaints, Electrical System: 2 complaints, Speed Control: 1 complaints, Structure: 1 complaints, Locks & Latches: 1 complaints.

9
Crashes Reported
0
Fires Reported
3
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

Advanced Safety (ADAS)Filed: 03/18/2026ODI#11725347
The contact owns a 2022 Lexus NX 350. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the blind spot cameras failed to properly operate. The contact stated that the Mobile App was used to activate …
Electrical SystemFiled: 02/18/2025Crash1 InjuryODI#11643545
[XXX] I was Braking while pulling into my Carport almost at the Rear curb, when Suddenly and without Any Warning, my 2022 NX 450h Accelerated Rapidly and sent Me up a short Hill and Crashed into a Lar…
Electrical SystemFiled: 05/03/2024ODI#11586878
The contact owns a 2022 Lexus NX450H. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V478000 (Electrical System) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The loc…

Complaint data is sourced from the NHTSA Complaints Database. Reports are filed by vehicle owners and may not reflect confirmed defects. Last updated via NHTSA API.

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