Lexus UX Problems — All Years, Common Issues & Reliability
Year-by-year breakdown of safety recalls, NHTSA owner complaints, reported deaths, injuries, crashes, and worst problem areas. Updated daily from federal databases.
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Lexus UX — Year-by-Year Problem Comparison
| Year | Verdict | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Injuries | Deaths | Top Issue | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026Best | Excellent | — | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2025 | Avoid | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2024 | Good | — | 1 | — | — | — | Structure | Full report → |
| 2023 | Excellent | — | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2022 | Good | — | 1 | — | — | — | Service Brakes | Full report → |
| 2021 | Good | — | 1 | — | — | — | Engine | Full report → |
| 2020 | Avoid | — | 4 | 2 | — | — | Electrical System | Full report → |
| 2019Worst | Avoid | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | Structure | Full report → |
8 model years shown. Crashes, injuries, and deaths from NHTSA complaint filings. Click any year for full details.
Most Common Lexus UX Problems
Based on 8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across all model years.
Recent Safety Recalls — Lexus UX (2022–2026)
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2025 Lexus UX300h vehicles. Certain wires in the engine room wire harness that supply power to the motor generator electronic control unit (MG ECU) may become fractured and separate, which can result in a loss of power.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the engine room main wire harness, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed December 6, 2024. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 24LB07 and 24LA07.
Showing 1 recall from 2022–2026 model years. See the full year-specific pages for older recalls.
UX Years to Avoid
Best UX Years to Buy
Lexus UX Problems by Year
Frequently Asked Questions — Lexus UX Reliability
What year UX has the most problems?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2019 Lexus UX had the highest combined complaint and recall count — 1 complaints and 1 safety recalls. See the full 2019 report for specific defects.
Is the Lexus UX reliable?
The Lexus UX has accumulated 8 owner-filed complaints and 2 safety recalls across all model years in NHTSA's database. The 2026 model year shows the fewest reported issues. Always run a VIN check before purchasing any used UX.
What are the most common UX problems?
The most frequently cited problem areas are: Structure (2 reports), Electrical System (2 reports), Service Brakes (2 reports), Power Train (1 reports). Based on NHTSA complaints across all model years.
How do I check if my UX has an open recall?
Use the vehicle's 17-character VIN at VinCheckEngine.com. Our free VIN report pulls the latest NHTSA recall data along with auction history, odometer records, and 30+ intelligence signals.
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