Lexus UX
8 model years from 2019 to 2026, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.

- Model years
- 2019–2026
- Class
- Compact Cars
- Latest engines
- 2.0L 4-cyl
- Best MPG
- 42–43 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 4 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2021 (8)
- Fewest problems
- 2023
- Interest
- 5,375 Wikipedia views / 30 days
The 2026 UX in brief
The 2026 Lexus UX is a compact car offered with a 2.0L 4-cyl engine, including a hybrid version and front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.
It measures about 177 inches long and 72 inches wide on a 104-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,516 lb.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 43 MPG combined (45 city / 41 highway), 47% better than the 2026 compact car average of 29.2 MPG, for an estimated $1,550 a year in fuel.
There are no recalls or owner complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year.
The Lexus UX has 8 model years in our data, from 2019 to 2026.
Its most efficient year was 2026 at 43 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 42 to 43 MPG.
Owners most often report problems with the service brakes (6), vehicle speed control (4), power train (3).
Buying used? 2024 has the fewest problems in our data, and 2019 is the year to avoid.
2025 has the most recalls (2); all years together count 4 campaigns and 27 owner complaints.
How the 2019 UX compares
The 2019 Lexus UX is a compact car offered with a 2.0L 4-cyl engine, including a hybrid version and front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.
It measures about 177 inches long and 72 inches wide on a 104-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,307 lb (200 4dr SUV).
About the Lexus UX
The Lexus UX is a subcompact luxury crossover SUV from Lexus, the luxury division of Toyota. It was introduced at the March 2018 Geneva Motor Show as the smallest crossover model in Lexus' lineup prior to the introduction of LBX in 2023; since 2024, it is currently slotted between the smaller LBX and the larger NX. It is also the first Lexus model based on the same GA-C platform as the E210 series Toyota Corolla. The "UX" name stands for "Urban Explorer".
From the Wikipedia article "Lexus UX", licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
2026 UX pros & cons
Full 2026 details →What's good
- Excellent fuel economyUp to 43 MPG combined — 47% better than the average 2026 compact car (29.2 MPG).
- Hybrid version availableOffered as a hybrid as well as gas.
- AWD / 4WD available
Watch out for
No weak spots against similar models in the data.
Best and worst years to buy used
2024 UX
1 owner complaint · 0 recalls
Year to avoid2019 UX
6 owner complaints · 2 recalls · 3 crash reports
Most reported: Service Brakes
NHTSA recalls and complaints for 6 model years since 2015; use it alongside a pre-purchase inspection. How we calculate this →
Compare head to head
UX changes by model year
- 2022
- Lightest version 298 lb heavier
Years without a measurable change are left out.
Show all 8 model years side by side
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.0L 4-cyl | 43 MPG | 177.2 in | 3,516 lb | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 2.0L 4-cyl | 43 MPG | 177.2 in | 3,605 lb | Not rated | 2 | 2 |
| 2024 | 2.0L 4-cyl | 42 MPG | 177.2 in | 3,605 lb | Not rated | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 | 2.0L 4-cyl | 42 MPG | 177.2 in | 3,605 lb | Not rated | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 | 2.0L 4-cyl | 42 MPG | 177.2 in | 3,605 lb | Not rated | 0 | 2 |
| 2021 | 2.0L 4-cyl | 42 MPG | 177.2 in | 3,307 lb | Not rated | 0 | 8 |
| 2020 | 2.0L 4-cyl | 42 MPG | 177.2 in | 3,307 lb | Not rated | 0 | 7 |
| 2019 | 2.0L 4-cyl | 42 MPG | 177.2 in | 3,307 lb | Not rated | 2 | 6 |
Alternatives to the 2026 UX
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 BMW 3 Series | 31 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2026 Lexus IS | 22 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2026 Tesla Model 3 | 363 mi | Not rated | 1 |
| 2026 Audi A3 | 28 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2026 Acura Integra | 32 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2026 BMW 2 Series | 31 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Lexus. How we calculate this →



