Lexus Lexus NX Recall R/2022/109: Certain Spot Welds Might Be Missing, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 9 May 2022
- Launched
- 759
- vehicles in the UK
- NX
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Lexus recalled Lexus NX vehicles built between 15 April 2021 and 27 January 2022. With body panels that are spot-welded to the left and right front shock absorber mounting areas there is a possibility that certain spot-welds were missed. The dealer will inspect the welding near the shock absorber mounting area. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
With body panels that are spot-welded to the left and right front shock absorber mounting areas there is a possibility that certain spot-welds were missed.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: CERTAIN SPOT WELDS MIGHT BE MISSING. Defect: With body panels that are spot-welded to the left and right front shock absorber mounting areas there is a possibility that certain spot-welds were missed. Remedy: Inspect the welding near the shock absorber mounting area. If any missing spot-weld is found welds will be added and damage to the vehicle if any will be repaired.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: certain spot welds might be missing.
The Fix
The dealer will inspect the welding near the shock absorber mounting area.
Are You Affected?
Lexus NX built between 15 April 2021 and 27 January 2022 may be included. Lexus estimates 759 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Lexus, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Lexus.
- Book with any franchised Lexus dealer, quoting the campaign code NX or the DVSA reference R/2022/109. See how to get a Lexus recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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This is one of 42 Lexus recalls in DVSA’s data. The Lexus recall launched before it was R/2021/316 on 15 Nov 2021, for the emergency calling system (ecall) may not function when required. The one launched after it was R/2022/345 on 23 Jan 2023, for fuel tank vent tube assembly could develop a crack which could lead to a fuel leak and a…. You can also see every Lexus recall, the Lexus NX recall history, all recalls launched in 2022 and suspension recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2022/109, launched 9 May 2022. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.