LEXUS 2022: STRUCTURE:BODY

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Lexus) is recalling certain 2022 NX250, NX350, NX350h, and NX450h+ vehicles. Missing spot-welds between the body panels and the front sh…

Recall #: 22V238000

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LEXUS 2022: STRUCTURE:BODY was recalled by Lexus in April 13, 2022. Reason: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Lexus) is recalling certain 2022 NX250, NX350, NX350h, and NX450h+ …. Remedy: Dealers will add welds to body panels or replace the body panels where welds have failed,…. Verify recall #22V238000 with the NHTSA before acting.

The recall

Lexus issued this NHTSA recall-Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Lexus) is recalling certain 2022 NX250, NX350, NX350h, and NX450h+ ….

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agency class: April 13, 2022
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Sourced from official NHTSA enforcement records. Verify recall #22V238000 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

The number of affected units is not disclosed in the agency filing, which is common for drug and food recalls where lot-level tracking supersedes unit counts. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

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Product description

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

Reason for recall

Hazard

A separated shock absorber can cause a loss of vehicle stability, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy, what to do

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. Lexus's number for this recall is 22LA02.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the NHTSA recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	22V238000
Date reported	April 13, 2022
Date initiated	April 13, 2022
Recalling firm	Lexus
Affected scope	Not disclosed
Distribution	United States
Official source	NHTSA notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official NHTSA enforcement record. Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

What to do with this recall

Dealers will add welds to body panels or replace the body panels where welds have failed, free of charge. Owner notification let…

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Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the NHTSA on April 13, 2022. NHTSA does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 22V238000.

Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼

Distribution: United States.

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Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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