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- STRUCTURE:BODY; SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- A separated shock absorber can cause a loss of vehicle stability, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
Some 2022 Lexus NX vehicles may have missing spot-welds between the body panels and the front shock absorber mounting areas. Over time, this can allow the front shock absorber to separate from its mounting area.
If the shock absorber separates, the vehicle can lose stability, which increases the risk of a crash. Owners should take this recall seriously and have their vehicle checked promptly.
The repair is free at an authorized Lexus dealer. Dealers will add welds to the body panels or replace the body panels where welds have failed. Owners who received the notification letter mailed June 10, 2022 can contact Lexus customer service at 1-800-331-4331, and every owner should check their VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Lexus NX250 | 2022 |
|---|---|
| Lexus NX350 | 2022 |
| Lexus NX350H | 2022 |
| Lexus NX450H+ | 2022 |