2022 Lexus NX250 Brake Recall (22V661)

Recall 22V661 at a glance

What is wrong with the 2022 Lexus NX250 in recall 22V661?

The Skid Control ECU within the Brake Actuator Assembly may falsely detect an overcurrent condition of the Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) Actuator and enter a failsafe mode which prevents the EPB from being engaged.

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022 Lexus NX250, NX350, and Toyota Tundra vehicles. The Skid Control ECU within the Brake Actuator Assembly may falsely detect an overcurrent condition of the Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) Actuator and enter a failsafe mode which prevents the EPB from being engaged. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."

Is it safe to drive a 2022 NX250 with recall 22V661?

NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: An electronic parking brake that cannot be engaged while in "park," may result in a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA describes the risk this way: An electronic parking brake that cannot be engaged while in "park," may result in a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA has not issued a do-not-drive or park-outside warning for this recall. Still, get the repair done as soon as it is available, and stop driving if you notice symptoms related to the service brakes, hydraulic.

Which vehicles are included in recall 22V661?

Recall 22V661 covers 83,725 vehicles: 2022 Lexus NX250; 2022 Lexus NX350; 2022 Toyota Tundra.

NHTSA lists 83,725 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.

What is the fix for the NX250 brake recall?

Yes. Dealers will reprogram the Skid Control ECU, free of charge.

Dealers will reprogram the Skid Control ECU, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 1, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 22TA11 and 22LA04.

When was recall 22V661 announced?

Toyota Motor Corporation reported recall 22V661 to NHTSA on September 1, 2022. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as November 1, 2022.

This recall was filed 49 months ago. If your NX250 was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.

How do I check if my NX250 is part of recall 22V661?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 22V661 is open on your NX250, it will be listed there.

The fastest check is NHTSA’s VIN lookup. Type in the 17 characters from your registration or insurance card. Because only some 2022 NX250 vehicles are included, the VIN check is the only reliable way to know. A brand-new recall may take several days to show up.

What should NX250 owners do about recall 22V661?

Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 22V661000 applies to your NX250.
2. Call a Lexus dealer and schedule the recall repair. Ask how long the repair takes and whether parts are in stock.
3. Keep a copy of every repair order. Check that each one lists your complaint, the mileage, and the dates in and out.
4. Keep a simple log of any service brakes, hydraulic symptoms with dates and mileage. Video of a warning light or the problem happening is strong evidence.
5. Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
6. If the problem comes back after the repair, return to the dealer and contact a lemon law attorney.

What are NX250 owners reporting to NHTSA?

Owners have filed 428 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 32 of them about the brakes.

NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 428 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 32 of them involve the brakes. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.

• 2022 Toyota Tundra: 428 complaints in total, 32 about the brakes
• 2022 Lexus NX350: 0 complaints in total, 0 about the brakes
• 2022 Lexus NX250: 0 complaints in total, 0 about the brakes

Here is what some owners told NHTSA, in their own words (excerpts, unverified):

Front brakes noisy, vehicle shudders when brakes applied. Dealership inspected at 21,000 miles, replaced brake pads and turned rotors at 22,000 miles. Not under warranty, paid out of pocket. Now Toyota admits brake parts were faulty, has new part numbers to repair the defect, but parts have been on backorder for 6 months or more.

2022 Toyota Tundra owner, TX, NHTSA complaint 11646700, filed March 6, 2025

The contact owns a 2022 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed, and the vehicle failed to respond as needed. There were no warning lights illuminated; however, the contact heard a squeaking sound coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer to be diagnosed.

2022 Toyota Tundra owner, GA, NHTSA complaint 11653770, filed April 9, 2025

I have so many problems with my truck and the surging engine as well as squealing brakes, lane assist is disabled but comes on and jerks the truck out of my lane and it's impossible to steer almost causing me to crash numeroys times.

2022 Toyota Tundra owner, FL, NHTSA complaint 11660295, filed May 11, 2025

Can recall 22V661 make my NX250 a lemon in California?

Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.

A recall by itself does not make a car a lemon. Under California's Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, what matters is whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs the vehicle's use, value or safety, and whether the manufacturer or its dealers fixed it within a reasonable number of attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).

Brake defects are safety defects. California's lemon law presumption can apply after two repair attempts for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, when the manufacturer has been notified directly.

The recall repair is available at dealers. If it works, great. If the same symptom comes back, the recall visit is one repair attempt and the next visit is another.

California law presumes a reasonable number of attempts has been made if, within 18 months or 18,000 miles of delivery, the same problem was repaired two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for any covered defect, or the vehicle was out of service for repairs more than 30 days in total (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Some of these require written notice to the manufacturer. A claim can still succeed outside that window.

An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.

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