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Lexus UXModel year report

2020 Lexus UX Problems

Complaints
5filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
78,685miles, 2 complaints with mileage
Recalls
0campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
5 / 5stars overall, 2 rated versions
EPA fuel economy
33 mpgcombined, 2.0L 4-cyl FWD · 29 city / 37 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2020 Lexus UX (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2020 Lexus UX. The part named most often is brakes, with 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by air bags (1) and electrical system (1). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 78,685 miles. Of all complaints, 3 involved a crash, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 46 technical service bulletins for this model year.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Brakes: “What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? My Lexus 2020 UX200's brake malfunctioned and caused a crash accident into a restaurant on February 29th. It was inspected by Lexus Liability and an independent mechanic on March 13th, 2024. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? The accident is a horrible experience for me go through when the Lexus failed to stop without fault on my part. It put myself and people in the restaurant in great risk of serious injuries. …”

NHTSA complaint #11579007, filed 2024-03

Transmission and drivetrain: “The contact owns a 2022 Lexus UX200. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle stalled. While accelerating from a stop, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the transmission was slipping while driving at various speeds. The driver restarted the vehicle, waited an hour, and the vehicle restarted. The contact stated that the warning light disappeared. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. …”

NHTSA complaint #11561857, filed 2023-12, 107,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

0% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 50,370 and 107,000 miles.

0%0–100%10–250%25–5050%50–750%75–10050%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (2 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 78,685 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

20232024202520262
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2020 Lexus UX. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
UX 200 · hatchback FWD★★★★★4 / 4554 · 14.0% risk
UX 250H · hatchback AWD★★★★★4 / 4554 · 14.0% risk

Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2020 model year: forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning standard, automatic emergency braking standard.

Neighbouring years: 2021: same overall rating. A redesign between years can change both the car and the test.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2020 Lexus UX version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
UX 200 FWD2.0L 4-cylCVT293733$2,050
UX 250h FWD2.0L 4-cyl · hybridCVT434142$1,600
UX 250h AWD2.0L 4-cyl · hybridCVT413839$1,700

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2020 Lexus UX in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 46 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 46 bulletins →

Other model years of the Lexus UX

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2020578,6850533—Not enough data

All Lexus UX model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2020 Lexus UX have?

NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2020 Lexus UX as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2020 Lexus UX is reported most often?

Brakes is named most often, in 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by air bags with 1.

Has the 2020 Lexus UX been recalled?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

How did the 2020 Lexus UX do in NHTSA crash tests?

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2020 Lexus UX 5 out of 5 stars overall, across 2 rated versions (body style and drive). Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.

What gas mileage does the 2020 Lexus UX get?

The EPA rates the 2020 Lexus UX (UX 200, 2.0L 4-cyl) at 33 mpg combined, 29 city and 37 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,050 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2020 Lexus UX reported?

Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 78,685 miles and the middle half falls between 50,370 and 107,000 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.