2019 Lexus UX: What to check before buying

Only 3 owner complaints are on file with NHTSA for this car, so this sheet is short. Pair it with the general inspection guide.

2019

Owner complaints: 3
Recalls: 1
Crashes reported: 1
Reliability: Good; 77/100 on Auto Reliability Index

Your inspection sheet

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0/5 checked

Paperwork and questions

Before you go, or before you touch the car0/2

01Confirm the other recall listed below shows as completed for this VIN. A Lexus dealer can look it up for free.
02Check for any unresolved recalls related to safety systems.

Walk-around and cabin

Engine off, key in hand0/1

03Verify functionality of pre-collision system with obstacle detection.

Cold start, engine bay, and underside

Ask the seller not to warm the car up first0/1

04Test battery and charging system for consistent operation.

Test drive

At least 20 minutes, with some highway0/1

05Inspect for jerking during acceleration and deceleration.

These checks are specific to this model year. For tires, body panels, fluids, and the other basics every used car needs, use the general inspection guide.

Which UX is it?

EPA figures for each version of the 2019 Lexus UX. Use them to confirm you are looking at the version that was advertised, and as a yardstick on the test drive.

Version	Drive	EPA rating
2.0L 4-cylGas	FWD	33 mpg
2.0L 4-cylHybrid	AWD, FWD	39–42 mpg

The 2019 Lexus UX was sold in two versions. Confirm which one this is from the window sticker, the engine cover, or the VIN report before you compare prices.
On the hybrid, watch for the car moving off on electric power at low speed and for any hybrid system warning on the dash.
Reset the trip computer at the start of the drive. A UX that averages well under the EPA 33 mpg combined on a mixed route may have an engine or tire problem.

Check the odometer against these mileages

Owners report these failures starting around the mileages below. A car inside one of these ranges deserves a closer look at that part, or records showing it was already fixed.

Electrical system failures
27,000–30,000 miles

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Where the 2019 fits in the UX's history

Redesigns and mid-cycle updates change what can go wrong.

The 2019 is the first model year of the UX's first generation (2019–2024). First years of a redesign often carry teething problems that Lexus fixes in later years, so the checks above matter more than usual.

Lexus updated the UX for 2023, so a 2019 does not have those changes.

What changed for 2023 (not on a 2019)

Introduced wireless support for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Updated display screens
Enhanced standard equipment with Lexus Safety System+ 2.5
Removed touchpad
Added larger wireless phone charging space
Added interior ambient lights

Should you avoid the first year of a redesign? See the 45-car study.

Recalls to confirm (1)

Recall repairs are free at any Lexus dealer, but the seller may never have had them done. Check each campaign number against the VIN.

20V682000Fuel systemNov 2020
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 4Runner, 2019-2020 Avalon, 2019 Corolla Hatchback, 2017-2019 Highlander, 2018-2020 Camry, 2020 Corolla, 2018-2019 Land Cruiser, 2017-2020 Tacoma, 2019-2020 RAV4, 2019-2020 Sequoia, 2017-2020 Sienna, 2019-2020 Tundra, 2018-2020 Lexus ES350, 2017 Lexus GS200t, 2017-2019 Lexus GS350, 2019 Lexus GS300, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500h, 2019-2020 Lexus LS500, 2018-2019 Lexus GX460, 2017 Lexus IS200t, 2019 Lexus IS300, 2019 Lexus IS350, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500, 2018 Lexus LS500, 2019 Lexus LS500h, 2018-2019 Lexus LX570, 2017 Lexus RC200t, 2019 Lexus RC300, RC350, 2017 and 2019-2020 Lexus RX350, 2018-2020 RX350L, 2019 Lexus UX200, 2018-2019 Lexus NX300 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Risk: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly with an improved one, free of charge. Owners of specific models were notified that remedy parts were available starting January 21, 2021. Owners of other models will be notified as remedy parts become available. Remedy parts should be available for all affected vehicles by late March 2021. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-012. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TA02. Lexus' number for this recall is 20LA01.

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