Last updated: 2026-10-10

Lexus UX

Lexus UX Years to Avoid

8 scored model years (2019–2026) · model average 80/100

No model year is one to avoid. Reliability rates good or excellent across the board, and the main difference is a single recall each in 2019 and 2025, the two years rated good rather than excellent. The 2020 is the year to buy.

Verdict

Avoid
No outlier years
Buy
2020 84/100
Model average
80/100
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Best Lexus UX Year to Buy Instead

84
ExcellentReliability score: 84 out of 100, rated Excellent

2020 Lexus UX

The 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.

Score: 84/100 (Excellent)0 recalls0 complaints
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Lexus UX years should I avoid?
None. Every model year rates good or excellent, and no year falls well below the model's own average. The 2019 and 2025 deserve extra checking because each has a recall and a good rather than excellent rating.
Which Lexus UX years have transmission problems?
The data does not show transmission problems. The 2019 and 2025 each have one power train complaint, but the reports do not say the transmission was the cause. Treat those two years as worth a careful inspection.
Is the 2019 Lexus UX a bad year?
No. The 2019 rates good, one step below the excellent years. It has one recall and three complaints, covering the electrical system, power train and structure. Those are a small number of reports, so check the recall status and service history.
Is the 2026 Lexus UX the most reliable?
Not necessarily. The 2026 shows no complaints or recalls, but it is the newest year and has had little time to collect any. The 2020 is the safer pick because it has the same clean record after several years on the road.
Is the 2025 Lexus UX worth buying?
It can be, with care. The 2025 rates good, with one recall and two complaints about the power train and vehicle speed control. It is recent, so more reports may come. A 2020 through 2024 car carries less uncertainty.

How we score every Lexus UX model year

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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