Lexus UX Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated Oct 12, 2026 · 10 owner complaints analyzed

NHTSA has 10 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file for the Lexus UX, across 3 model years (2020–2022). The 2020 model year has the most complaints (5). The most reported problem area overall is air bags.

Peak: 2020, with 5 complaints
2020: 5202052021: 4202142022: 120221

n = 10 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Lexus UX years to avoid? What the complaint data shows

No UX model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 2020 UX: 5 complaints, 0 recalls
  2. 2021 UX: 4 complaints, 0 recalls
  3. 2022 UX: 1 complaint, 0 recalls

Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.

Most common Lexus UX problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Air Bags333
Service Brakes212
Tires210
Electrical System111
Power Train110
Vehicle Speed Control111
Visibility110
Wheels110

All Lexus UX model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
2022 UX10—Air Bags
2021 UX40—Tires
2020 UX50—Service Brakes

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Frequently asked questions

Which Lexus UX years should you stay away from?

No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2020 (5), 2021 (4), 2022 (1). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.

What is the biggest problem with the Lexus UX?

Air Bags, with 3 complaints across 3 model years.

How many recalls does the Lexus UX have?

0 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.