The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·22V238000·Announced 2022-04-13

Lexus Recalls 2022 NX Models for Front Shock Absorber Weld Defect

Lexus is recalling 2022 NX250, NX350, NX350h, and NX450h+ vehicles because missing spot-welds may cause the front shock absorber to separate, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (missing spot-welds on shock absorber mounts) that can lead to loss of vehicle stability and increased crash risk, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Lexus) is recalling certain 2022 NX250, NX350, NX350h, and NX450h+ vehicles. The recall addresses missing spot-welds between the body panels and the front shock absorber mounting areas. This defect may cause the front shock absorber to separate from the mounting area.

A separated shock absorber can cause a loss of vehicle stability, which increases the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Dealers will add welds to body panels or replace the body panels where welds have failed, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 10, 2022. Owners may contact Lexus customer service at 1-800-331-4331 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
LEXUS NX350H, NX250, NX450H+, NX350
Brand
LEXUS
Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Category
Vehicle — SUV
Hazard
Affected units
4,215

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (4)

  • NX350H
  • NX250
  • NX450H+
  • NX350

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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