2021 Lexus UX: common problems and reliability
One of the weaker UX years.
8 owner complaints, most about tires. No recalls.
Should I buy a 2021 UX?The 2021 Lexus UX has 8 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are tires and wheels.
Safety record for the 2021 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2021 Lexus UX vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other UX years only. How we score it
Is 2021 a good year for the UX?
Across the 7 UX model years we track, complaint volume runs from 1 (2023) to 8 (2021). With 8 complaints, the 2021 UX sits above the model's median of 2.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
What owners say across generations
Positive sentiment overall, with the vehicle consistently praised for its exceptional reliability, fuel efficiency, and suitability as a premium, practical urban runabout.
Owner insights cover all generations of the UX. See the full UX owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used UX listings typically run $38,492–$42,209.
Other UX model years
Compare every UX year side by side to see how 2021 ranks against the rest.
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