Lexus UX Hybrid Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated May 28, 2026 · 12 owner complaints analyzed

NHTSA has 12 owner complaints and 3 safety recalls on file for the Lexus UX Hybrid, across 7 model years (2019–2025). The 2019 model year has the most complaints (3). The most reported problem area overall is service brakes.

Peak: 2019, with 3 complaints
2019: 3201932020: 2202022021: 2202122022: 1202212023: 1202312024: 1202412025: 220252

n = 12 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Lexus UX Hybrid years to avoid? What the complaint data shows

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

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 2019 UX Hybrid: 3 complaints, 1 recall
  2. 2025 UX Hybrid: 2 complaints, 2 recalls
  3. 2021 UX Hybrid: 2 complaints, 0 recalls

Model years with the fewest complaints

  1. 2022 UX Hybrid: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
  2. 2023 UX Hybrid: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
  3. 2024 UX Hybrid: 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 Hybrid problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Service Brakes433
Electrical System321
Forward Collision Avoidance222
Structure220
Vehicle Speed Control211
Engine110
Fuel/propulsion System110
Power Train110
Steering111

All Lexus UX Hybrid model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
2025 UX Hybrid22—Vehicle Speed Control
2024 UX Hybrid10—Structure
2023 UX Hybrid10—Electrical System
2022 UX Hybrid10—Service Brakes
2021 UX Hybrid20—Engine
2020 UX Hybrid20—Electrical System
2019 UX Hybrid31—Service Brakes

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Frequently asked questions

Which Lexus UX Hybrid years should you stay away from?

No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2019 (3), 2025 (2), 2021 (2). 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 Hybrid?

Service Brakes, with 4 complaints across 3 model years.

How many recalls does the Lexus UX Hybrid have?

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