Generally, I would never buy a car in which it's the 1st year of a new release.
It's far better to wait for the 2 or 3rd year in which they have fixed all the major issues but Lexus is probably far better than any other car company.

So for 1st-year of then 2022 NX. I wonder are major issues should we expect?
The only thing I can think of is the new 14 in screen.
What about the engine and battery? What are brand new and not something upgraded from the older generation?

[Common issues identified]

1. Car alarm went off randomly - Found rear cargo area led sill plate has internal failure causing vehicles alarm to activate and discharge battery - per Lexus disconnected sill plate and will advise the customer when an updated part has arrived - NXBob

2. Profile issue on the infotainment

3. Unable to link the car to app

4. Vibration on the side mirror

 

according to consumer reports, the first year (2015) NX had problems with squeaks and rattles, weather stripping, and the electronic ignition

the first year (2016) current-gen RX (to compare) had problems with leaking sunroofs and squeaks & rattles.

the first year (2019) UX had problems with paint and body hardware. Looks like the 2nd year UX had more problems than the first year, though.

Note the NX is built now in Japan but in the future it will be built in Canada. I noticed that the first year BMW G20 3-series (2019) built in germany had better reliability than the 2020 built in mexico, according to consumer reports.

 

Lexus is pretty well put together and has high reliability and I anticipate no problems. Maybe a naive outlook but I look at the generation 2 NX, not as a complete redo, but rather strategic targeted solutions to NX generation 1 shortcomings, e.g. better power, better mileage, better back seat room, no touchpad, etc.

The Hybrid system has been used by Lexus a long time after being introduced in the Prius in 1997; it should be bulletproof. Even PHEV shouldn't have problems because it is basically the Lexus hybrid system, with a bigger battery and some external charging.

The only possible concern might be the turbo 2.4 motor. It is basically new to Lexus , but turbos are becoming pretty commonplace, and most pose very few problems.

YMMV,
MidCow3

 

The RAV4 ICE and Plug In has had plenty of issues.

 

Interesting? So it is basically the same "Toyota car'. Are you talking about 2022 RAV4s and 2022 RAV4 Prime ( like 2022 NX 450h+) ? Should this be of concern to potential 2022 Lexus NX owners?

YMMV,
MidCow3

 

Clearinghouse for issues with the new Rav4. | Toyota Nation Forum

New TSB regarding Oil Contamination - All Gen 5 RAV4 engines | Toyota Nation Forum

RAV4 2019 XLE Premium can only fill 12 gallons on empty tank | Toyota Nation Forum

Clunking Noise From Front Suspension Over Bumps | Toyota RAV4 Forums (rav4world.com)

Extended Warranty for Engine Design Defect | Toyota RAV4 Forums (rav4world.com)

Would you still have bought a Prime if you knew about the heat pump noise? | Toyota RAV4 Forums (rav4world.com)

 

RXWes,

Thank you for your response, I appreciate it. But without going back and reading the Toyota RAV4 forums 'Are these old problems from previous model years or are the problems occurring with the 2022 RAV4s?' If they are old model year problems then it doesn't really bother me; TB iterations and fixes would have alleviated these issues. But if they are brand new problems occurring with the Model year 2022 RAV4s then I have some concern.

.YMMV,
MidCow3

 

Expect plenty of first year issues not related to the drivetrain. Especially with the infotainment.

 

Some old and some new. And ones that still haven’t been fixed.

The newest is an oil contamination issue on the plug ins. Since the engine doesn’t run as much. In cold weather it develops issues with water.

The heat pump seems to be another big issues. As well as the pedestrian warning sound.

 

Not sure about the 250 and 350, but the 450 shares the same powertrain as the RAV4 Prime. And it has issues with the powertrain.

Also does the 450 have the active grill shutters like the Prime.

https://rav4stuff.weebly.com

Protection for the engine from road debris.

 

The 250 also shares a RAV4 engine. Only the 350 has an engine not shared with the RAV4, at least at this time.

 

Expect that a forum full of folks groaning about every squeak, rattle and random part “failure” is the vast minority and should be taken as anecdotal at best.

speaking of anecdotes, I too have a rule about buying first model year vehicles. I for some reason break that rule with almost every new car. The worst outcome I’ve dealt with is a new standard or optional feature coming the next year or two.

 

"Expect plenty of first-year issues not related to the drivetrain. Especially with the infotainment."

Infotainment units can easily update over wifi /the air - I hope this can be done and does not need a visit to Lexus. I am concerned with stuff that is expensive/time-consuming to fix, even with a warranty.

 

Active grill shutters are nothing new. Lexus had it for over 10 years now.

 

This is pushing me toward the 350h (Luxury) instead of the 450h+ (Premium), I have done some calculations.. based on spec for Canada...
The 450h+ will save me about $5,000 over 10 years because of gas, + more horse power... but it $4,300 more expensive with less included (e.g. no panoramic moonroof, Intuitive Parking Assist with Auto Braking, fewer safety options, etc)