Last updated: 2026-10-10
2025 Lexus UX Reliability Report
The 2025 Lexus UX has good reliability, but it ranks last among UX years and carries an electrical system recall.
Recalls
1
Complaints
2
Complaint Rate
2.4per 10,000 sold
Est. Repair Cost
$551
Annual Fuel Cost
$1,400
Detailed Score Breakdown
Component-weighted complaints normalized by sales volume
Independent repair cost ratings
Recall count weighted by severity
Breadth of reported problem categories
The Verdict
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.
Top Issues to Watch
- POWER TRAIN (1)
- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL (1)
Should You Buy the 2025 Lexus UX?
Reliability is good for this model year, and it beats most other 2025 SUVs. It is still the weakest of the eight UX model years we score. Both the 2024 and 2026 models rate excellent, so a shopper comparing years has stronger options on either side.
Owners filed only 2 complaints, or 2.4 per 10,000 sold, and one involved a crash. The one mileage pattern in the data is electronic control failures that start early, between 0 and 5,000 miles. Federal recall records list one recall, and it covers the electrical system. The car earns 5 of 5 stars in federal crash tests.
Before buying, ask for proof that the electrical recall was completed. Ask for repair records for any electronic control faults too. If a 2024 or 2026 UX is priced about the same, either one has fewer complaints and no recalls.
Compared to the 2026 Lexus UX, which scored 7 points higher. 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
Reliability: 73/100
2025 Audi Q3
Reliability: 75/100
2025 Porsche Macan
Reliability: 65/100
2025 Volvo XC60
Reliability: 76/100
2025 Nissan Kicks
Reliability: 78/100
Common Problem Categories
Safety
LOW RISK- 1 manufacturer recall issued
Other
MODERATE- POWER TRAIN (1)
- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL (1)
Recall Overview
1
recall on record
The 2025 Lexus UX carries 1 recall — a low count. Authorized dealers repair any open recall free of charge, regardless of warranty status.
NHTSA.gov →Complaint Breakdown
2.4
per 10,000 soldSegment avg: 3.5
Safety Incidents
1
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
NHTSA 5/5 Stars
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.
Buying a used 2025 Lexus UX? Check its history first
Power train problems lead owner complaints about the 2025 Lexus UX, and 1 recall was issued for it. A VIN check shows whether this car's recall work was done, plus accident, title, and odometer history.
- Accidents
- Open Recalls
- Title History
- Odometer Rollback
2025 Lexus UX NHTSA Safety Ratings
Overall Safety Rating
Crash Test Results by Configuration (expand)
Gas Powertrain
Rollover risk: 14.0%
Safety Technologies
Lexus UXRepair 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.
MPG & Annual Running Costs
Hybrid
42–43 MPG
Running cost: $1,950/yr
Fuel + repair
44–45 city / 40–41 hwy MPG
Running cost includes EPA fuel-cost estimate and independent repair-cost data (repair cost estimated at model level). Excludes routine maintenance, depreciation, and insurance. Data as of 2025 EPA label cycle.
Hybrid trims
| Trim | Drive | Trans. | City | Hwy | Comb | Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UX 300h 2.0L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S6) | 45 | 41 | 43 | $1,400 |
| UX 300h 2.0L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 45 | 41 | 43 | $1,400 |
| UX 300h AWD 2.0L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S6) | 44 | 40 | 42 | $1,400 |
| UX 300h AWD 2.0L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 44 | 40 | 42 | $1,400 |
Used Buying Checklist
Key things to inspect or verify before purchasing a 2025 Lexus UX.
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
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
Based on reliability index scoreLexus 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
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 |
| 2026 | 84/100 | Excellent |
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
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Don’t buy a 2025 Lexus UX without checking its VIN first — hidden accidents, title issues, and open recalls could cost you thousands.
How we score the 2025 Lexus UX
Of the four inputs behind this score, the 2025 Lexus UX does best on recall impact (88/100) and worst on complaint severity (71/100). 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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