2021 Lexus UX Hybrid Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Aug 7, 2023 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other UX Hybrid years
Not enough data 2nd of 7 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Lexus UX Hybrid. That ranks 2nd out of 7 UX Hybrid model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 250 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2021 Lexus UX Hybrid problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Engine1 · ~250 mi
Unknown or Other1 · ~25 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Engine150%250——
Unknown or Other150%25——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

2021 Lexus UX Hybrid recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2021 Lexus UX Hybrid.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

NHTSA defect investigations

  • Pedestrian alert sounds (DP22005) — opened Jan 27, 2023, closed Aug 7, 2023, led to recall 22V063000.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

The contact owned a 2021 Lexus UX 250 Hybrid. The contact stated that while their father was driving approximately at 65 mph when the warning for tire low pressure had illuminated. The driver pulled over to check the tires to the side of the road. After pulling over the driver noticed smoke coming…

Engine · received Sep 7, 2021 · NHTSA complaint 11431984

I've owned several lexus hybrid vehicles. I have loved them all except the last, a 2021 lexus ux which, i later found, came wrapped with an unwelcome surprise. Without having to pour through 107 pages of the federal register, i'd like to know if any of the creators of the federal motor vehicle…

Unknown or Other · received Mar 2, 2021 · NHTSA complaint 11398760

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2021 Lexus UX Hybrid?

Owners most often report engine, unknown or other problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2021 Lexus UX Hybrid?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2021 Lexus UX Hybrid a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other UX Hybrid model years, the 2021 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.