NHTSA vehicle safety data

2021 Lexus UX Hybrid Recalls & Complaints

The 2021 Lexus UX Hybrid has no NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Lexus dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2021 Lexus UX Hybrid. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2021 Lexus UX Hybrid owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2021 Lexus UX Hybrid, describing incidents dated May 20, 2021.

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Engine 1 complaint

The complaint on file reports a fire (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

ODI #11431984 · Filed September 7, 2021
The contact owned a 2021 Lexus UX 250 Hybrid. The contact stated that while their father was driving approximately at 65 mph when the warning for tire low pressure had illuminated. The driver pulled over to check the tires to the side of the road. After pulling over the driver noticed smoke coming…

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NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2021 Lexus UX Hybrid in 1 investigation. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.

Defect Petition DP22-005: Pedestrian alert sounds
Closed August 7, 2023
- Recall 22V-063

Open and recently closed NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2021 Lexus UX Hybrid as of November 3, 2026. New recalls can be issued at any time, so check the specific VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls before buying.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2021 Lexus UX Hybrid. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

1 owner complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2021 Lexus UX Hybrid.

Engine

ODI #11431984

Fire

Incident: May 20, 2021 · Filed: September 7, 2021

The contact owned a 2021 Lexus UX 250 Hybrid. The contact stated that while their father was driving approximately at 65 mph when the warning for tire low pressure had illuminated. The driver pulled over to check the tires to the side of the road. After pulling over the driver noticed smoke coming from underneath the hood between the tire on the driver's side. Both parties exited the vehicle when suddenly the vehicle burst in flames. The fire department extinguished the fire and a report was filed. The vehicle was towed and totaled. The dealer was informed about the incident. After investigating they were unable to determine the cause due to the state of the vehicle from the fire. The contact stated that they were no injuries or medical attention needed. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and opened a case regarding the matter. The approximate failure mileage was 250.

Other Lexus UX Hybrid model years

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