Last updated: 2026-03-04
2025 Lexus UX Reliability Score & Common Problems
The 2025 Lexus UX scores 77/100 ("Good"). With 1 recall and 2 owner complaints, reliability is acceptable but not class-leading.
Recalls
1
Complaints
2
Complaint Rate
2.4
per 10k sold
Below avgEst. Annual Cost
$551
Major Repair Risk
N/A
NHTSA Rating
5/5
Score Breakdown
Component-weighted complaints normalized by sales volume
Independent repair cost ratings
Recall count weighted by severity
Breadth of reported problem categories
Acceptable reliability — worth considering with a pre-purchase inspection.
Top Issues
1 recall on record
Should You Buy the 2025 Lexus UX?
The 2025 Lexus UX scores 77/100 ("Good"), placing it in acceptable but not class-leading territory.
With 2 owner complaints, some reported issues may need attention, but we don't yet see evidence of a single dominant failure mode.
A pre-purchase inspection is recommended for used examples, with particular attention to power train (1). An extended warranty may provide additional peace of mind.
Compared to the 2026 Lexus UX. See also the 2024 Lexus UX for an earlier comparison.
Pros
- Acceptable reliability score
- Low recall count
- Below-average complaint rate for SUV
Cons
- POWER TRAIN (1)
- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL (1)
Compare 2025 Lexus UX With
2025 BMW X1
Score: 73/100
2025 Audi Q3
Score: 75/100
2025 Porsche Macan
Score: 65/100
2025 Volvo XC60
Score: 76/100
2025 Nissan Kicks
Score: 78/100
Common Problem Categories
Safety
- 1 manufacturer recall issued
Other
- POWER TRAIN (1)
- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL (1)
Recall Overview
1
recall on record
The 2025 Lexus UX has 1 recall on record. This is a low count. Recalls are manufacturer-initiated fixes for safety or compliance issues and are repaired at no cost to the owner at authorized dealerships.
NHTSA.gov →Complaint Breakdown
2.4
per 10k soldSegment avg: 4.1
Safety Incidents
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
0
Data sourced from NHTSA complaint filings and manufacturer recall notices. Complaint narratives are owner-reported.
2025 Lexus UX Recall Details
1 recall has been issued for the 2025 Lexus UX. All recall repairs are performed free of charge at authorized dealerships.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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.
Consequence
A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
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.
2025 Lexus UX NHTSA Safety Ratings
Overall Safety Rating
Crash Test Results by Configuration (expand)
Gas Powertrain
Rollover risk: 14.0%
Safety Technologies
Lexus UX Repair Costs & Maintenance
Maintenance Rating
4Maintenance rating: 4 out of 5Based on NHTSA complaint patterns, recall severity, and publicly available cost benchmarks.
Est. Annual Maintenance
$551
Category-level averages derived from publicly available industry reports (AAA, CarMD). Model-level estimates produced by Auto Reliability Index.
2025 Lexus UX Example Repair Prices
National average price ranges for common repairs. These are not model-year-specific failure predictions.
| Repair | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
| Alternator Replacement | $576 – $648 |
| Coil Spring Replacement | $1,136 – $1,471 |
| OBDII Drive Cycle Test | $76 – $112 |
| Powertrain Control System Diagnosis & Testing | $76 – $112 |
| Air Conditioning System Leak Inspection | $153 – $224 |
| Pinion Seal Replacement | $539 – $767 |
| Power Seat Switch Replacement | $481 – $538 |
| Suspension System Inspect | $122 – $179 |
| Catalytic Converter Replacement | $2,327 – $2,498 |
| Brake Booster Replacement | $2,136 – $2,542 |
Estimates based on national average repair costs. Actual costs may vary by location and shop.
When Buying a Used 2025 Lexus UX
Key things to inspect or verify before purchasing, based on the most common reported issues.
- Check for engine and throttle control alerts during test drive
- Inspect hybrid system for any warning lights or malfunctions
- Verify Drive Start Control System operates correctly
- Test for unintended acceleration in low-speed maneuvers
- Ensure Pre-Collision System provides warnings and applies brakes
Check Any 2025 Lexus UX's History Before You Buy
Reliability scores tell you what to expect from the 2025 UX in general — but every car has its own story. Uncover past accidents, title issues, odometer rollbacks, and service records for a specific Lexus UX with a free VIN lookup.
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2025 Lexus UX Common Problems by Component
2 owner complaints grouped by vehicle system.
POWER TRAIN
1 complaintThis is a new vehicle. It had been serviced according to the manufacturer’s recommendations at 5000 miles, around 3 weeks prior to the date of this incident. While driving on the freeway, I got an alert that the check engine light came on and there was a “malfunction in the electronic control of the engine, throttle, or automatic transmission has been detected”. Shortly after several more alerts popped up: “a malfunction in the hybrid system” and “a malfunction in the Drive Start Control System” were detected. While attempting to get to a safe location to pull over, the throttle no longer functioned. I was able to coast down an off ramp. Once stopped at the light at the off ramp, the accelerator pedal no longer worked and the vehicle was stopped blocking a lane of the off ramp. After waiting and restarting the car, I was eventually able to pull to a safe location away from the off ramp before the engine failed again.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaintSafety-relatedDriving a Lexus UX300h 2025. Making a right turn from an alley onto a driveway of a house in low speed. Then the car was malfunctioning and suddenly unintended accelerated, and the front end on the driver side hit the brick structure of garage. The car is equipped with Lexus Safety System + 3.0 with Pre-Collision System (PCS). However, the system did not give any warnings to the driver of an impending collision and the Crash Imminent Braking did not apply the brakes automatically to slow or stop the car avoiding the crash.
When Do 2025 Lexus UX Problems Start?
Based on owner complaint patterns, here's when common issues tend to appear.
Best & Worst Lexus UX Years
Best Lexus UX Years to Buy
The best Lexus UX year is 2020 with a reliability score of 84/100, rated excellent. Other strong picks include 2024 (80/100) and 2023 (80/100).
Lexus UX Years to Avoid
No Lexus UX years are statistical outliers in our data — all years score consistently.
See full Lexus UX years-to-avoid analysis →Lexus UX Reliability Score Trend
Lexus UX reliability has remained consistent across model years, averaging 80/100.
Scores 0–100. Higher is better. Current year highlighted.
| 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 |
Lexus UX Reliability Compared to Other Years
2025 Lexus UX Common Questions
10 questions from 2025 Lexus UX owners.
2007 Lexus IS 250 run rough and one at idle wants to shut off help
My 2007 Lexus IS 250 started running rough . Check engine light is on VSC light is on – as well.got codes of a P0172, P0175, P0303. Took it for repairs they diagnosed the ignition system cleaned the mass airflow sensor fuel injection was clean. Replaced fuel injector cylinder three and reset computer now it is worse and more codes popped up. New codes are P0 300, P0171, P0174, P0355, and P0351. It is not overheating. It is not leaking. No other issues pop up. I do not know what’s wrong with it. More than a month
Stalling and stopping
My vehicle only has 30,800,000 miles. If the fuel pump which is a recalled part is the manufacture responsible There is no way of knowing, it stalls when accelerating A few days
No power steering
i just bought a 2006 lexus rx400h and i have zero power steering, a p/s light and "check hybrid system" and "check vsc system" as well as p1421, p3298, c1310, c1336 codes, it has a brand new car battery More than a week
Braking malfunction
After about 100 miles all the dash lites came on,cel,anti skid parking brake ECT. It said pull over right away and have towed to dealer. Well I was not to far from home so drove it home. The brake pedal was very hard to push so I drove slow and tried not to use brake pedal. I could use it if I did it gently. Next morning , drove it to shop and they called me back and said they got a code c1247 which was brake pedal stroke sensor. Replaced that and had it calibrated. After driving around 70 miles it did the same thing. Stiff brake ,lites on dash, so took it back and it came back with the same code so they erased the code on the obd and it drives perfect until I hit the 70 mi and does it again. This has happened like 5times and even took it to different shops. All they do is reset code and they tell me it is good to go .Could it be in the brake booster? When I tell them the problem is still there they all have said " it's probably the abs module but they are just guessing. Booster? When the dash lites are off it rides perfect for 70 miles or so More than a month
Repair estimate
Is it worth it to repair a 2007 Lexus RX400h that needs the compressor, condenser and hybrid battery replaced? Car no longer turns on. The heat/AC would make the car run rough. More than a month
Frequently Asked Questions
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How We Calculate Reliability Scores
Auto Reliability Index scores are calculated on a 0–100 scale using a weighted formula that combines multiple public data sources. Each factor is weighted based on its predictive value for real-world ownership experience.
Key Ranking Factors
Complaint Severity
NHTSA owner complaints weighted by component category (e.g., powertrain, safety systems, electronics, cosmetic) — safety-critical issues carry more weight than cosmetic ones. Adjusted for sales volume so high-volume models aren't unfairly penalized.
Repair Costs
Independent reliability ratings based on repair frequency, average repair costs, and severity of typical repairs for each model.
Recall Impact
Number of NHTSA recalls weighted by severity. “Stop driving” and fire-risk recalls are penalized more heavily than minor software or labeling recalls.
Issue Diversity
Measures how many major vehicle systems (engine, transmission, electrical, braking, etc.) have recorded complaints. A vehicle with issues spread across many systems may indicate systemic quality issues.
Scores are grouped into four tiers:
- 80–100: Excellent — Top-tier reliability, minimal issues
- 60–79: Good — Reliable with some minor concerns
- 40–59: Mixed — Notable issues, research before buying
- 0–39: Risky — Significant problems, proceed with caution
Data is sourced from NHTSA recall records, owner complaint filings, and independent repair databases. Scores are recalculated as new data becomes available. While the weighting model is proprietary, all underlying data sources are public and traceable.
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