Used Lexus UX 2019-present reliability
Category: Family SUV
The stylish Lexus UX is ultra-reliable and relatively affordable, but it's not as practical or as good an all-rounder as some of its rivals.
What should I look for in a used Lexus UX estate?
This is a family SUV so check all the seats move and fold as they should. Check the bodywork for scrapes and dents, and the wheels for damage. Make sure all the electrics work as they should.
What are the most common problems with a used Lexus UX estate?
The emergency call system may not be enabled
This recall states that there's a possibility that the emergency calling system could not been activated. Contact your local dealership or manufacturer to resolve this issue. You will not need to pay for anything involving the recall.
Is a used Lexus UX estate reliable?
In our most recent 2025 What Car? Reliability Survey, Lexus finished in the ninth place out of 30 manufacturers featured with an overall score of 94.2%.
The UX didn't feature in our two most recent reliability surveys. However, in 2023, it finished third out of 27 cars in the family SUV class with a great score of 99.3%. It was only beaten by two Lexus NXs that finished in first and second places.
Reliability rating 99.3%
The Lexus UX is smaller than the Lexus NX, but it’s similarly dependable. A mere 3% of owners told us their cars had suffered any problems, and the only area of concern was the sat-nav/infotainment system. All remedial work was carried out for free, but all cars were out of action for more than a week while being fixed.
