Last updated: 2026-10-10
Lexus UX Reliability by Year
Lexus UX reliability is excellent for a compact SUV, with very few owner complaints from 2019 to 2026 and the 2020 model year as the best buy.
Lexus UX Reliability Overview
Reliability is excellent, well above the average for SUVs on the site, and owner complaints are scarce in every model year. The 2020 is the pick, with no recalls and no complaints on file. Only 2019 and 2025 carry a recall, and their few complaints touch the power train, so check those two years more closely. Newer years have had less time to collect problems.
Current generation: 1st gen (2019–2024), facelifted 2023.
Best & Worst Lexus UX Years
Best Lexus UX Years to Buy
Based on reliability index scoreThe 2020 has no recalls and no owner complaints, and it has been on the road long enough for that record to mean something. The 2019 has a recall and complaints about the electrical system, power train and structure. The 2025 also has a recall, plus power train and speed control complaints, and it is still young.
Lexus UX Years to Avoid
No Lexus UX years are statistical outliers in our data.
Scores stay between 77 and 84 across 8 scored model years.
Lexus UX Reliability Score Trend
Lexus UX reliability has remained consistent across model years, averaging 80/100.
Scores 0–100. Higher is better.
| Year | Score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 77/100 | Good |
| 2020 | 84/100 | Excellent |
| 2021 | 80/100 | Excellent |
| 2022 | 80/100 | Excellent |
| 2023 | 80/100 | Excellent |
| 2024 | 80/100 | Excellent |
| 2025 | 77/100 | Good |
| 2026 | 84/100 | Excellent |
Year-by-Year Reliability
2026 Lexus UX
0 recalls · 0 complaints
Rated excellent and stronger than the 2025 year, with no complaints or recalls filed yet, though it has had little time on the road to collect any.
2025 Lexus UX
1 recalls · 2 complaints
Weakest of the eight scored UX years, with one electrical recall and early electronic control complaints, though still good overall and above average for 2025 SUVs.
2024 Lexus UX
0 recalls · 1 complaints
Last year of the first generation, with excellent reliability, a single owner complaint, no recalls and a top federal crash-test rating.
2023 Lexus UX
0 recalls · 1 complaints
The facelift-year model with one crash-related complaint, no recalls, and a middle-of-the-pack standing among the UX's eight scored years.
2022 Lexus UX
0 recalls · 2 complaints
Mid-pack among UX years, with two owner complaints, no recalls, and a brake malfunction report that typically starts around 10,000 miles.
2021 Lexus UX
0 recalls · 2 complaints
Excellent standing with no recalls and only two owner complaints, rating a step behind the 2020 and about level with the 2022.
2020 Lexus UX
0 recalls · 0 complaints
Ranks first of the eight scored UX years, with no owner complaints, no recalls, and a top federal crash-test rating.
2019 Lexus UX
1 recalls · 3 complaints
The first year of the generation, with a fuel system recall and early electrical complaints, and it ranks among the weaker UX years.
Found Your Lexus UX? Check Its History
Electrical system (1) problems come up most in Lexus UX owner complaints, and 2 recalls cover the years we track. A VIN check shows whether the car you found had its recall work done, plus accident and title history.
- Accidents
- Open Recalls
- Title History
- Odometer Rollback
Lexus UX Repair Costs
Reliability Rating
4/5
Lexus UX Years to Avoid
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the best year for the Lexus UX?
- The 2020 is the best year to buy. It has no recalls and no owner complaints on file, and it has been on the road long enough for that record to count. Years from 2021 to 2024 are also strong, with only one or two complaints each.
- Is the Lexus UX reliable?
- Yes. The UX has an excellent reliability standing and sits well above the average for SUVs on the site. Owner complaints are few in every model year from 2019 to 2026, and only two years have a federal recall on record.
- What are the most common Lexus UX problems?
- No single problem dominates. Complaints are spread thin across the electrical system, power train, structure, tires, wipers, air bags and service brakes, usually one report each. The 2025 also has a vehicle speed control complaint. Nothing in the data points to a repeated failure.
- Has the Lexus UX had recalls?
- Federal recall records show one recall for the 2019 model year and one for the 2025. The 2020 through 2024 model years and the 2026 have none on record. Before buying any UX, check the VIN for open recalls.
- Did the Lexus UX change over time?
- The UX has one US generation so far, the ZA10, sold from 2019 to 2024 with a facelift for 2023. The 2023 has no recalls and a single electrical system complaint, so the update did not bring a visible reliability problem.
How we score the Lexus UX
Scores weight complaint severity at 35%, repair costs at 30%, recall impact at 20%, and the spread of complaints across systems at 15%, with complaint counts adjusted for US sales. Read the full methodology.
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