Model year 2023 · Compact Cars

2023 Lexus UX: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2023 Lexus UX at 39–42 mpg combined across 2 versions. NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls and 1 owner complaint for this model year.

Safety recalls

0

EPA combined mpg

39–42

NHTSA overall rating

—

Recall file dated Oct 28, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 28, 2026, 7:36 AM EDT

NHTSA lists this vehicle as UX HYBRID.

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Lexus dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2023 Lexus UX recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 0 safety recalls for the 2023 Lexus UX, newest first.

No recalls are listed for the 2023 Lexus UX in NHTSA's recall file as of Oct 28, 2026.

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2023 Lexus UX fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2023 Lexus UX EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
UX 250h2.0L 4-cyl hybridCVT (6 modes)Front-Wheel DriveRegular43/41/42 mpg$1,600209
UX 250h AWD2.0L 4-cyl hybridCVT (6 modes)All-Wheel DriveRegular41/38/39 mpg$1,700225

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2023 Lexus UX crash-test ratings

We did not find NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2023 Lexus UX (checked Oct 26, 2026). NHTSA does not test every model every year; see nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2023 Lexus UX owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2023 Lexus UX, most recently on Jul 1, 2023. 1 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 0 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2023 Lexus UX complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Electrical system1

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Lexus UX model years

Lexus UX by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2026 UX42–43 mpg——5/5
2025 UX42–43 mpg225/5
2024 UX39–42 mpg01—
2022 UX32–42 mpg025/5
2021 UX32–42 mpg085/5
2020 UX33–42 mpg075/5
2019 UX33–42 mpg265/5

All Lexus UX years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2023 Lexus models

2023 Lexus ES2023 Lexus GX2023 Lexus IS2023 Lexus LC2023 Lexus LS2023 Lexus LX2023 Lexus NX2023 Lexus RC2023 Lexus RX2023 Lexus RZ

Sources

  • Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 28, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
  • Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
  • Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
  • Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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