Model year
2026 Lexus UX
NHTSA's recall, complaint, and investigation files do not have a make and model name matched to the 2026 Lexus UX (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The files may list it under a different name. NHTSA rated 2 variants 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 42–43 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $1,550–$1,600, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2019 6 complaints
- 2020 5 complaints
- 2021 4 complaints
- 2022 1 complaints
- 2023 1 complaints
- 2024 1 complaints
- 2025 2 complaints
- 2026 0 complaints
NHTSA's files do not have a make and model name matched to this EPA model year. Counts below are not filled in from a different vehicle. EPA figures for this name are still listed.
Matched NHTSA names
The EPA model name is not itself a name in the NHTSA file for 2026. The counts in the answer are the sum of the names below. Overlap between those names is not removed.
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Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 300H 5 HB HEV AWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.14 | NHTSA photo |
| 300H 5 HB HEV FWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.14 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UX 300h · 2L · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · Hybrid | 45 | 41 | 43 | — | — | $1,550 |
| UX 300h · 2L · Automatic (AV-S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · Hybrid | 45 | 41 | 43 | — | — | $1,550 |
| UX 300h AWD · 2L · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · Hybrid | 44 | 40 | 42 | — | — | $1,600 |
| UX 300h AWD · 2L · Automatic (AV-S6) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · Hybrid | 44 | 40 | 42 | — | — | $1,600 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2026 Lexus UX at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.