DecodedCars2025 Lexus UX
Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2025 models.
- Class
- Compact Cars
- Body styles
- 250h 4dr SUV
- Engines
- 2.0L 4-cyl
- Horsepower
- 150 hp
- Drivetrain
- Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
- Fuel
- Hybrid
- MPG (best)
- 43 combined · 45 city / 41 hwy
- Length
- 177.2 in
- Curb weight
- 3,605 lb
- NHTSA rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 2 campaigns
Pros & cons
What's good
- Excellent fuel economyUp to 43 MPG combined — 50% better than the average 2025 compact car (28.6 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.
Watch out for
- Modest powerUp to 150 hp, versus about 320 hp for similar 2025 models.
Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 12 similar 2025 models — not a review. How we calculate this →
Overview
The 2025 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 43 MPG combined (45 city / 41 highway), 50% better than the 2025 compact car average of 28.6 MPG, for an estimated $1,550 a year in fuel.
NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.
It has 2 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the vehicle speed control.
What changed for 2025
No changes to engines, powertrains, drivetrains, size, EPA ratings or NHTSA crash rating compared with the 2024 UX — a carry-over year in the data.
Compared with 2024; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2024 UX →
Trims, performance & features
Trims
Safety & driver-assist features
Built in: Miyawaka, Fukuoka Prefecture
NHTSA vPIC, as reported by the manufacturer for 1 2025 UX configuration; may not list every trim. How we calculate this →
Dimensions & weight
| Body | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Track F / R | Curb weight | Weight F/R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 250h 4dr SUV | 177.2 in | 72.4 in | 60.6 in | 103.9 in | 61 / 61.8 in | 3,605 lb | 57/43 |
Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.
Will it fit your garage? Check with your measurements →Engines, MPG & running costs
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | vs. class | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UX 300h Hybrid | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 45 / 41 / 43 | +50% | $1,550 | 204 |
| UX 300h Hybrid | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | 45 / 41 / 43 | +50% | $1,550 | 204 |
| UX 300h AWD Hybrid | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 44 / 40 / 42 | +47% | $1,600 | 209 |
| UX 300h AWD Hybrid | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | All-Wheel Drive | 44 / 40 / 42 | +47% | $1,600 | 209 |
EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2025 EPA class average. How we calculate this →
Safety ratings & technology
NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2025 Lexus UX.
Similar 2025 compact cars
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Lexus UX (this car) | 43 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2025 BMW 3 Series | 31 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2025 Tesla Model 3 | 363 mi | Not rated | 3 |
| 2025 Audi A3 | 28 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2025 Audi A5 | 29 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2025 Acura Integra | 33 MPG | ★★★★★ | 1 |
| 2025 BMW 2 Series | 30 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
Recalls (2)
Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel · May 27, 2026
NHTSA campaign 26V341000 · 81,893 vehicles
- Problem
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2025 Lexus UX Hybrid, 2024 Lexus GX, Toyota Mirai, and 2024-2025 Toyota Land Cruiser Hybrid vehicles. The instrument panel cluster combination meter may fail to display certain warnings or indicators. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Control and Displays" and in addition, for the subject Mirai vehicles, FMVSS 305, "Electric-powered vehicles: Electrolyte Spillage and Electrical Shock Protection."
- Risk
- An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as engine coolant temperature or electrical charge increases the risk of a crash or injury.
- Fix
- Dealers will update the combination meter software through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 23, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26LB06, 26LA06, 26TB10, and 26TA10.
Electrical System › Wiring · Aug 8, 2024
NHTSA campaign 24V587000 · 141 vehicles
- Problem
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2025 Lexus UX300h vehicles. Certain wires in the engine room wire harness that supply power to the motor generator electronic control unit (MG ECU) may become fractured and separate, which can result in a loss of power.
- Risk
- A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will replace the engine room main wire harness, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed December 6, 2024. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 24LB07 and 24LA07.
Not every 2025 Lexus UX is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.
Owner-reported problems
Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.
Used 2025 Lexus UX buyer's checklist
- Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 2 recalls this year — ask for proof of repairs.
- Vehicle Speed Control — 2 owner reports. Ask the seller and mechanic specifically about this system.
- Service Brakes — 1 owner reports. Brake firmly from speed; check for pulling, pulsing pedal or ABS warning light.
- Forward Collision Avoidance › Automatic Emergency Braking — 1 owner reports. Make sure driver-assist systems and the backup camera work without error messages.
- Hybrid system. Check for hybrid-system warning lights and ask whether the high-voltage battery has been replaced or is still under warranty.
- Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.
Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2025 Lexus UX. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.
Other UX years
Compare all years →Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Lexus. How we calculate this →