2022 Lexus NX

US · SUV · Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD

The 2022 Lexus NX is listed in the US market as a suv. Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.

Engine: Varies by configuration: 2.5L 4-cylinder (SIDI & PFI), 2.4L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI & PFI), 2.4L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI & PFI; F-Sport), 2.5L 4-cylinder (SIDI & PFI; Hybrid)
Transmission: Varies by configuration: Automatic, CVT
Drivetrain: Varies by configuration: FWD, AWD
Fuel: Varies by configuration: Gasoline, Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid
Economy: 25 mpg (9.4 L/100 km) to 39 mpg (6.0 L/100 km) combined

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Specifications at a Glance

Key Figures

Units:

Engine / Powertrain

2.5L 4-cylinder (SIDI & PFI), 2.4L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI & PFI), 2.4L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI & PFI; F-Sport), 2.5L 4-cylinder (SIDI & PFI; Hybrid)

Combined Economy

25 mpg (9.4 L/100 km) to 39 mpg (6.0 L/100 km) combined

Drivetrain

FWD, AWD

Transmission

Automatic, CVT

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Engine

Engine
Specification	Value	Source
Engine	Varies by configuration: 2.5L 4-cylinder (SIDI & PFI), 2.4L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI & PFI), 2.4L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI & PFI; F-Sport), 2.5L 4-cylinder (SIDI & PFI; Hybrid)
Displacement	2.4 L to 2.5 L
Cylinders	4
Aspiration	Turbocharged
Fuel type	Varies by configuration: Gasoline, Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid	EPA fueleconomy.gov

Transmission and drivetrain

Transmission and drivetrain
Specification	Value	Source
Transmission	Varies by configuration: Automatic, CVT
Gears	6 to 8
Drivetrain	Varies by configuration: FWD, AWD

Fuel economy and range

Fuel economy and range
Specification	Value	Source
Combined	25 mpg (9.4 L/100 km) to 39 mpg (6.0 L/100 km)	EPA fueleconomy.gov
City	22 mpg (10.7 L/100 km) to 41 mpg (5.7 L/100 km)
Highway	28 mpg (8.4 L/100 km) to 37 mpg (6.4 L/100 km)

Our sources do not publish these for this vehicle: Power, Torque, Electric range, Battery capacity. We leave them out instead of estimating.

Trims and configurations

6 configurations listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.

Recalls

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. Last checked November 7, 2026.

26V687000: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
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."
Remedy: Dealers will update the combination meter software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 7, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is…
Reported October 20, 2026. View on NHTSA
26V162000: BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
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."
Remedy: Dealers will update the rearview camera software or replace the rearview camera, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 15, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's…
Reported March 18, 2026. View on NHTSA
25V744000: BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION
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…
Remedy: Dealers will update the parking assist software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 2, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB13 and 25LB06. Subaru's…
Reported October 30, 2025. View on NHTSA

Data sources

EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved November 3, 2026 · US Government public data
NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 11, 2026 · US Government public data

Source checked: November 3, 2026

Data verified: November 3, 2026

Specifications can vary by market, trim, configuration and production date. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying parts or making safety decisions. Report an error.

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Frequently asked questions

What engine does the 2022 Lexus NX have?

Varies by configuration: 2.5L 4-cylinder (SIDI & PFI), 2.4L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI & PFI), 2.4L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI & PFI; F-Sport), 2.5L 4-cylinder (SIDI & PFI; Hybrid). Engines can differ by trim, so check the trim list below.

What is the fuel economy of the 2022 Lexus NX?

Combined fuel economy is 25 mpg (9.4 L/100 km) to 39 mpg (6.0 L/100 km), as published by the source shown in the specification table.

Is the 2022 Lexus NX front-wheel, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive?

Drivetrain: Varies by configuration: FWD, AWD.

Are there recalls for the 2022 Lexus NX?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year (last checked November 7, 2026). Details are in the Recalls section.