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2024 Lexus UX

Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2024 models.

Lexus UX
Pictured: Lexus UX 250h IMG 2810. Photo: Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Class
Compact Cars
Body styles
250h 4dr SUV
Engines
2.0L 4-cyl
Horsepower
143 hp
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Hybrid
MPG (best)
42 combined · 43 city / 41 hwy
Length
177.2 in
Curb weight
3,605 lb
NHTSA rating
Not rated
Recalls
0 campaigns

Pros & cons

What's good

  • Excellent fuel economyUp to 42 MPG combined — 51% better than the average 2024 compact car (27.9 MPG).
  • Hybrid version availableOffered as a hybrid as well as gas.
  • AWD / 4WD available
  • Lots of standard safety tech4 of 5 key driver aids standard on the versions we checked.
  • No recalls so far

Watch out for

  • Modest powerUp to 143 hp, versus about 320 hp for similar 2024 models.

Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 12 similar 2024 models — not a review. How we calculate this →

Overview

The 2024 Lexus UX is a compact car offered with a 2.0L 4-cyl engine, including a hybrid version and front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.

It measures about 177 inches long and 72 inches wide on a 104-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,605 lb.

EPA rates its most efficient version at 42 MPG combined (43 city / 41 highway), 51% better than the 2024 compact car average of 27.9 MPG, for an estimated $1,600 a year in fuel.

NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.

It has 0 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the structure.

What changed for 2024

No changes to engines, powertrains, drivetrains, size, EPA ratings or NHTSA crash rating compared with the 2023 UX — a carry-over year in the data.

Compared with 2023; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2023 UX →

Trims, performance & features

Engine143 hp2.0L 4-cyl hybrid

Trims

250h Premium

Safety & driver-assist features

Automatic emergency brakingStandard
Pedestrian emergency brakingStandard
Forward collision warningStandard
Blind-spot monitoringOptional
Rear cross-traffic alertStandard
Rear automatic brakingStandard
Lane departure warningStandard
Lane keeping assistStandard
Lane centeringStandard
Adaptive cruise controlStandard
Backup cameraStandard
Automatic high beamsStandard
Keyless startStandard
LED headlightsYes

Built in: Miyawaka, Fukuoka Prefecture

NHTSA vPIC, as reported by the manufacturer for 1 2024 UX configuration; may not list every trim. How we calculate this →

Dimensions & weight

BodyLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseTrack F / RCurb weightWeight F/R
250h 4dr SUV177.2 in72.4 in60.6 in103.9 in61 / 61.8 in3,605 lb57/43

Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.

Will it fit your garage? Check with your measurements →

Engines, MPG & running costs

VersionEngineTransmissionDriveCity / Hwy / Combvs. classFuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
UX 250h Hybrid2.0L 4-cylAutomatic (AV-S6)Front-Wheel Drive43 / 41 / 42+51%$1,600209
UX 250h AWD Hybrid2.0L 4-cylAutomatic (AV-S6)All-Wheel Drive41 / 38 / 39+40%$1,700225
7/10EPA fuel economy score (best version)
7/10EPA greenhouse gas score
Save $4,000Fuel over 5 years vs. average new car
27.9 MPG2024 Compact Cars average

EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2024 EPA class average. How we calculate this →

Safety ratings & technology

NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2024 Lexus UX.

Similar 2024 compact cars

ModelBest MPG / rangeNHTSA overallRecalls
2024 Lexus UX (this car)42 MPGNot rated0
2024 BMW 3 Series29 MPGNot rated0
2024 Mercedes-Benz C-Class30 MPGNot rated0
2024 Tesla Model 3363 miNot rated5
2024 Audi A332 MPGNot rated0
2024 Audi A530 MPGNot rated0
2024 Acura Integra33 MPG★★★★★3

Recalls (0)

No vehicle recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2024 Lexus UX.

Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA ↗

Not every 2024 Lexus UX is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.

Owner-reported problems

1Complaints to NHTSA since 2015
0Involved a crash
0Involved a fire
0Injuries reported
Structure › Body1

Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.

Used 2024 Lexus UX buyer's checklist

  1. Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. No recalls on file, but check anyway.
  2. Structure › Body — 1 owner reports. Open and close every door, the hood and tailgate; look for rust or misaligned panels.
  3. Hybrid system. Check for hybrid-system warning lights and ask whether the high-voltage battery has been replaced or is still under warranty.
  4. Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.

Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2024 Lexus UX. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.

Other UX years

Compare all years →
YearMPG (best)LengthOverallRecallsComplaints
2026 UX43177.2 inNot rated00
2025 UX43177.2 inNot rated22
2023 UX42177.2 inNot rated01
2022 UX42177.2 inNot rated02
2021 UX42177.2 inNot rated08
2020 UX42177.2 inNot rated07
2019 UX42177.2 inNot rated26

Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Lexus. How we calculate this →