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2022 Lexus NX450h+

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2022 NX450h+.

Transmission Automatic (AV-S6)

The 2022 Lexus NX450h+ features an automatic transmission and an engine that requires 4.8 quarts of 0W-16 oil. It logged three owner complaints, most commonly in the service brakes area, and has been subject to four recalls. Overall, the model year shows a limited complaint volume, suggesting relatively stable reliability.

Model year2025202420232022

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity4.8 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-16OEM · verified
Lug nut torque103.0 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA efficiency38/33/36 MPGeEPA · verified
EPA electric range550 miEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 47 - Battery is vented to the outside of the vehicle. · 345 CCA battery, OE oil filter 90915YZZN1. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 47 - Battery is vented to the outside of the vehicle. · 345 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnFUSEOEM · verified
Tire size235/50R20 100VOEM · verified
Wheel / rim7.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter90915YZZN1
Engine air filter1780177050 alt 17801F0020
Spark plug9091901289
Battery2880031572
Front wiper blades8521276020 alt 8522278070
Thermostat1632625010 alt 1603125040
Cabin air filter8713958010 alt 871390E040

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (AV-S6)

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined38 / 33 / 36 MPGe
Electric range550 mi
Charge time (240V)4.5 hr
Electric motor40 and 134 kW AC Induction
Energy use40.0 kWh/100mi
DrivetrainAll-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelPremium Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 4.8 qt of 0W-16 engine oil, DOT 3 · DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 103.0 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 30.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Brake FluidDOT 3 · DOT 4
Engine CoolantToyota Super Long Life Coolant
Engine Oil0W-16
Engine Oil Capacity4.8 qt

Engine torques

Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug30.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Differential Fill PlugQ610: 29.0 ft-lbs
Differential drain PlugP810: 37.0 ft-lbs, Q610: 29.0 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts103.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Spark Plug ManufacturerDenso
Spark Plug TypeFC16HR-Q8
Spark Plug GapNew: 0.0276-0.0315"; Used: 0.0472" in
Spark Plug Torque15.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR1234yf
Refrigerant Capacity3.24-3.37 lbs.
Oil TypeND-Oil 11
Oil Capacity7.45-7.94 oz
Standard BCI Group Number47
Standard BCI Cranking Performance345 cca

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
166.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 66.0 ft. lbs., Step 3: 90°, Step 4: 90°66 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 10,000 mi; spark plugs at 120,000 mi; coolant every 50,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 50,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

At 5,000 miFloor Mat (inspect) · Universal Vehicle Operation (inspect all fluid levels)
Every 5,000 miBrake System (inspect) · Floor Mat (inspect) · Fuel Tank (add fluid conditioner) · Hybrid Battery Compartment Air Filter (inspect) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate) · Universal Vehicle Operation (road test)
Every 10,000 miCabin Air Filter (replace) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Universal Vehicle Operation (inspect all fluid levels)
Every 15,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Driveshaft Flange Yoke (torque) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Oil Cooler (inspect)
Every 30,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Differential (inspect fluid level) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect)
Every 50,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 60,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
At 100,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 120,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

Owner complaints about the 2022 Lexus NX450h+ dominate in one area — the service brakes, 1 of 3 reports (33%), well ahead of the next concern. NHTSA has issued no recalls for this vehicle, so these are owner-reported concerns only. 0 of the reports describe a crash and 0 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the service brakes pattern above. These are tallies of what owners actually reported to the federal government, not an editorial score — and higher-selling models naturally rack up more reports.

4
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
134
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
3
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 3 complaints on record, top 3 components.

Service Brakes1
Steering,Service Brakes1
Unknown Or Other1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 134 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
L-SB-0007-262026-04-09Service BrakesSome 2022 – 2024 model year NX 350h and NX 450h+ vehicles may exhibit a knocking from one…
L-SB-0021-252026-03-10EngineOBSOLETE NOTICE February 27, 2026: This bulletin is no longer applicable and is now…
L-SB-0021-252026-02-27EngineOBSOLETE NOTICE February 27, 2026: This bulletin is no longer applicable and is now…
L-SB-0030-24 Rev22025-12-15StructureSome 2005 – 2026 Lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a…
23LE052025-09-26Electrical SystemAlthough the HV Floor Under Wire Harness and Rear Traction Motor Cable is covered by…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2022 NX450h+ take?

4.8 qt of ILSAC GF-6B 0W-16, per the factory manual.

Does the 2022 NX450h+ have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What is the EPA range and efficiency of the NX450h+?

EPA figures are 38 city / 33 highway / 36 combined MPGe. EPA electric range is 550 miles.