2023 Lexus UX: What to check before buying

Only 1 owner complaint is on file with NHTSA for this car, so this sheet is short. Pair it with the general inspection guide.

2023

Owner complaints: 1
Recalls: 0
Crashes reported: 1
Reliability: Excellent; 80/100 on Auto Reliability Index

Your inspection sheet

Tick items off on your phone at the car, or print it. Ticks stay on this device.

0/4 checked

Paperwork and questions

Before you go, or before you touch the car0/1

01Check for any recalls related to door mechanisms.

Walk-around and cabin

Engine off, key in hand0/3

02Inspect door locks and ensure they engage securely.
03Test door sensors for proper warning signals.
04Verify that child safety locks function correctly.

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 2023 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-cyl	AWD, FWD	39–42 mpg

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 39 mpg combined on a mixed route may have an engine or tire problem.

Where the 2023 fits in the UX's history

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

The 2023 is the fifth model year of the UX's first generation (2019–2024).

It is also the first year of a mid-cycle update.

What changed for 2023

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

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