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Lexus UX VIN Number Check

A free NHTSA vPIC decode tells you which Lexus UX you are looking at. Then check its model year against 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and what owners have reported.

VIN prefixJTH

Free decode plus the NHTSA recalls for its model year. 17 characters, no I, O or Q.

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Lexus UX

About the Lexus UX

Lexus has sold the UX in the US since the 2019 model year. Across those years NHTSA lists 4 vehicle recall campaigns and 26 owner complaints. EPA rates it at 32–43 mpg combined. A free VIN decode gives you NHTSA vPIC’s record for the car (model year, engine, plant) and the NHTSA recalls for its model year. It won’t show theft, flood or lemon-law history.

US model years2019–2026
EPA classCompact Cars
NHTSA recall campaigns4
Owner complaints26 at NHTSA
Lexus UX photographed at a US vehicle auction
Auction lot photo, for illustration
Generations

Lexus UX at a glance

One generation in the data, 2019–2026: 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 26 owner complaints.

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UX
2019–2026Compact Cars
Lexus UX (2019–2026)

Photo: Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

20192025
2019–2026

Lexus UX

PlatformTNGA: GA-C
EPA combined mpg32–43
NHTSA recalls4

Engines (EPA)

  • 2.0 L 4-cyl · 2019–2022
  • 2.0 L 4-cyl (hybrid) · 2019, 2021–2023, 2025–2026
  • 2.0 L 4-cyl (mild hybrid) · 2020, 2024

Drive & transmission (EPA)

  • AWD/4WD, FWD
  • CVT (2019–2026)

Known issues to check

Brakes (6)Electrical system (5)Speed control / acceleration (4)

Mentions in 26 NHTSA complaints.

Sample VIN pattern · UXJTHUCJDH?S2······NHTSA vPIC decodes it as a 2025 Lexus UX 300h, built in Miyawaka, Fukuoka Prefecture
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Sources: Wikipedia · EPA · NHTSA · vPIC

NHTSA campaign data

Which UX model years each recall covers

NHTSA data

NHTSA has 4 campaigns on file for UX model years 2019–2026, and the 2019 and 2025 show up in the most (2 each). Move the line to your model year to see which apply.

2025
Air bag inflator, fire risk or do-not-drive/park-outside advisorySafety recall
Pick a row
What to ask

Source: NHTSA recall database, vehicle campaigns only; row text is NHTSA’s summary. A listed year does not mean every car is covered, so check the VIN.

Transport Canada recalls for these model years were checked against this list; each one matches an NHTSA campaign shown here. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada · Transport Canada.

Owner reports · NHTSA complaints

What Lexus UX owners report

NHTSA data

Between them, the 2021 and 2019 hold 14 of the 26 complaints, or 54%. Tap any bar or generation.

26NHTSA complaints, 2019–2026
9mention a crash
1mention a fire
1injuries reported
Owner complaints by model yearUX: 26 complaints · most for the 2021 (8)

Counts: NHTSA complaints file, records to October 1, 2026, one count per complaint; areas are NHTSA component groups.

Owner complaints · by model year

UX complaint breakdown by model year

NHTSA data

Hybrid UX versions count alongside gas ones. Tap a year to see its top systems.

26complaints, 2019–2026
9mention a crash
1mention a fire
1injuries reported
Most complaints: 2021 (8), 2019 (6), 2020 (6)
6’196’208’21’25

2021 · 8 complaints

Crashes 1 · fires 1 · injuries 0

Tires3
Air bags1
Engine1
Unknown or other1
Visibility/wiper1

Systems as NHTSA names them; a complaint can list several. Source: NHTSA complaints data, records to October 1, 2026.

EPA fuel economy & emissions

UX CO₂, smog rating and yearly fuel cost

EPA data

EPA lists 24 UX versions for model years 2019–2026 (gas and hybrid). The lowest tailpipe CO₂ is 204 g/mi, for the 2026 hybrid. Pick a model year and powertrain to see each version.

UX2019–2026

32–43 mpg · CO₂ 204–271 g/mi

2025
43combined MPG
204CO₂ grams per mile (tailpipe)
$1,550EPA yearly fuel cost
6/10Smog rating
1 = worst · 10 = cleanest
7/10Greenhouse gas rating
Federal Tier 3 Bin 30 · OtherEmission standard
Best (lowest) CO₂ by model year
150200250300350202020252019 · Gas: 2712020 · Gas: 2712021 · Gas: 2712022 · Gas: 2712019 · Hybrid: 2092020 · Hybrid: 2092021 · Hybrid: 2092022 · Hybrid: 2092023 · Hybrid: 2092024 · Hybrid: 2092025 · Hybrid: 2042026 · Hybrid: 204
GasHybrid

Annual fuel cost is EPA’s estimate at its current fuel-price assumptions (15,000 miles a year, 55% city driving), so older years are priced at today’s fuel prices. Smog rating and emission standard can differ by sales area (federal vs. California); both are shown. Source: fueleconomy.gov.

Compare rivals

UX vs BMW X1 vs Audi Q3

NHTSA + EPA data

Take 2019–2026. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the UX, while the BMW X1 and Audi Q3 have 15 each. Pick a range to compare.

Lexus UX

Model years 2019–2026

NHTSA recall campaigns
4
NHTSA owner complaints
26
EPA combined mpg
32–43
Engines (EPA)
4-cyl 2.0 L
Also listed
hybrid, mild hybrid
Drive (EPA)
AWD/4WD, FWD

Most-reported complaint areas (NHTSA)

  1. Brakes 6
  2. Electrical system 5
  3. Speed control / acceleration 4

BMW X1

Model years 2019–2026

NHTSA recall campaigns
15
NHTSA owner complaints
152
EPA combined mpg
25–28
Engines (EPA)
4-cyl 2.0 L
Also listed
turbo
Drive (EPA)
AWD/4WD, FWD

Most-reported complaint areas (NHTSA)

  1. Brakes 80
  2. Electronic stability control 41
  3. Electrical system 25

Audi Q3

Model years 2019–2026

NHTSA recall campaigns
15
NHTSA owner complaints
152
EPA combined mpg
22–26
Engines (EPA)
4-cyl 2.0 L
Also listed
turbo
Drive (EPA)
AWD/4WD

Most-reported complaint areas (NHTSA)

  1. Electrical system 46
  2. Engine and cooling 31
  3. Fuel system 25

NHTSA recalls (vehicle campaigns for all powertrain versions; equipment and tire campaigns left out), complaints (not sales-adjusted) and 5-Star overall ratings for the latest year rated for all three; EPA mpg, engines and drive. Rivals: same EPA class, picked by VinNumber.net.

Lexus UX VIN number location

Where to find the VIN on a UX

Tap a spot. Every location should show the same 17 characters.

White Lexus UX (first generation) SUV, front three-quarter view, with the VIN locations marked

Photo: Hans Haase, CC BY-SA 3.0, cropped

Illustration: VinNumber.net

Photo: Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0; edited and VIN pins added by VinNumber.net

Locate the UX subcompact crossover's VIN at the lower driver's side windshield. Door jamb sticker and a B-pillar label are secondary locations. UX Hybrid adds a battery system label under the vehicle.

  1. Windshield plateRead it through the glass at the base of the driver's side windshield.
    Source: 49 CFR 565.13(f) (NHTSA): VIN inside the passenger compartment, readable through the glazing next to the left windshield pillar
  2. Door jamb labelOpen the driver's door: the certification label on the B-pillar lists the VIN.
    Source: 49 CFR 567.4 (NHTSA): certification label with VIN at the driver door hinge pillar, latch post or door edge
The title, registration and insurance card show the VIN as well. All locations should match.
FAQ

Common Lexus UX VIN questions

How many recalls has the Lexus UX had?

NHTSA’s recall records show 4 vehicle campaigns for model years 2019–2026, leaving out equipment and tire campaigns.

What fuel economy does the Lexus UX get?

It varies. EPA rates the 2019–2026 UX at 32–43 mpg combined, depending on engine and drive (fueleconomy.gov).

How does the Lexus UX compare with the BMW X1 and Audi Q3 on recalls?

For 2019–2026 models the UX has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns. The BMW X1 has 15, the Audi Q3 15. Complaints run 26, 152 and 152 in that order, with no sales adjustment.

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