Total Complaints
5 filings
LEXUS UX HYBRID · model year
2019 LEXUS UX HYBRID
5 NHTSA complaints, 4 crash reports for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2019LEXUSUX HYBRID carries 5 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 4 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2019 UX HYBRID is service brakes with 2 filings, followed by steering (1) and structure:body (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability.
NHTSA currently has 3 investigation files overlapping the 2019 UX HYBRID. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
5
Complaints
4
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
4 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES | 2 |
| STEERING | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20210428CrashFORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 LEXUS UX250 HYBRID. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON EXITING A CAR WASH, THE BRAKES FAILED TO OPERATE UPON DEPRESSION WITHOUT WARNING. DUE TO FAILURE, THE CONTACT COLLIDED WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE IN FRONT OF HIM. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY DUE TO THE CRASH. NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED AND A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER WHERE AN APPOINTMENT WAS MADE TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT HAD TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO LEXUS OF PALM BEACH (5700 OKEECHOBEE BLVD, WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33417) WHERE THE BLACK BOX INVESTIGATION DETERMINED THAT THE CONTACT'S FOOT WAS ON THE ACCELERATOR AND THAT THE BRAKES WERE NEVER DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT CONTESTED THE FINDINGS OF THE REPORT STATING THAT MORE DAMAGE WOULD HAVE CAUSED TO THE VEHICLE HAD HIS FOOT BEEN DEPRESSED ON THE ACCELERATOR. HE ALSO MENTIONED THE FORWARD COLLISION WARNING SYSTEM FAILED TO OPERATE DURING THE ACCIDENT. THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN REPAIRED FOR MINOR DAMAGE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROX
Mileage: 6,500
20210428CrashSERVICE BRAKES
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 LEXUS UX250 HYBRID. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON EXITING A CAR WASH, THE BRAKES FAILED TO OPERATE UPON DEPRESSION WITHOUT WARNING. DUE TO FAILURE, THE CONTACT COLLIDED WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE IN FRONT OF HIM. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY DUE TO THE CRASH. NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED AND A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER WHERE AN APPOINTMENT WAS MADE TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT HAD TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO LEXUS OF PALM BEACH (5700 OKEECHOBEE BLVD, WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33417) WHERE THE BLACK BOX INVESTIGATION DETERMINED THAT THE CONTACT'S FOOT WAS ON THE ACCELERATOR AND THAT THE BRAKES WERE NEVER DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT CONTESTED THE FINDINGS OF THE REPORT STATING THAT MORE DAMAGE WOULD HAVE CAUSED TO THE VEHICLE HAD HIS FOOT BEEN DEPRESSED ON THE ACCELERATOR. HE ALSO MENTIONED THE FORWARD COLLISION WARNING SYSTEM FAILED TO OPERATE DURING THE ACCIDENT. THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN REPAIRED FOR MINOR DAMAGE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROX
Mileage: 6,500
20201029STRUCTURE:BODY
THE SUNROOF OF MY 2019 LEXUS UX250H EXPLODED AND GLASS SHATTERED WHEN I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY. THERE WERE NO OVERPASS IN THAT SEGMENT OF THE FREEWAY.
Mileage: 6,200
20200312CrashSERVICE BRAKES
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 LEXUS UX250H. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE DRIVE LOSS CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AS THE STEERING AND BRAKE WAS INOPERABLE, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO HIT A GUARDRAIL AND TWO TREES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NO AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE CONTACT STATED NO WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT AUTO BODY FACILITY FOR BODY DAMAGE ESTIMATE AND REPAIRS. THE CONTACT STATED A LOCAL DEALER WAS CONTACTED HOWEVER, NO ASSISTANCE WAS OFFERED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 10,500.
Mileage: 10,500
20200312CrashSTEERING
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 LEXUS UX250H. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE DRIVE LOSS CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AS THE STEERING AND BRAKE WAS INOPERABLE, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO HIT A GUARDRAIL AND TWO TREES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NO AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE CONTACT STATED NO WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT AUTO BODY FACILITY FOR BODY DAMAGE ESTIMATE AND REPAIRS. THE CONTACT STATED A LOCAL DEALER WAS CONTACTED HOWEVER, NO ASSISTANCE WAS OFFERED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 10,500.
Mileage: 10,500
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2019 LEXUS UX HYBRID have?▼
The 2019 LEXUS UX HYBRID has 5 NHTSA complaints, 4 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 LEXUS UX HYBRID?▼
The most-complained component for the 2019 LEXUS UX HYBRID is SERVICE BRAKES with 2 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include STEERING and STRUCTURE:BODY.
Is the 2019 LEXUS UX HYBRID safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
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Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
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