Lexus · UX · 2020
2020 Lexus UX
0
Recalls
3
Complaints
5/5
Safety Rating
The 2020 Lexus UX has no recalls and 3 owner-reported complaints on file with NHTSA. Overall safety rating: 5 out of 5 stars. Most reported issue: electrical system,service brakes (1 reports).
Source: NHTSA Public Records · Updated Apr 28, 2026
Research Context
The 2020 Lexus UX page works best as a research starting point. Complaint totals show how much owner-reported activity exists, while recalls and investigations help show whether any of that activity turned into formal safety action.
Because this is a newer-era vehicle page, it usually helps to compare this year against nearby model years before deciding whether a complaint pattern looks isolated or persistent. On this page, the most prominent complaint area is electrical system,service brakes with 1 reported complaint.
Best Research Moves
- Use the complaint log to understand what owners were actually reporting instead of relying only on the raw complaint total.
- Review the recall section even if the total is smaller, because a limited number of recalls can still point to meaningful safety actions.
- This page is primarily a complaints-and-recalls research surface, so compare nearby model years before treating the complaint total as a standalone verdict.
Key Takeaways
- The 2020 Lexus UX currently shows no active NHTSA recalls listed on this page and 3 owner-reported complaints.
- This page currently shows no linked NHTSA investigations.
- This page reflects complaint volume, recall history, and NHTSA test data, but it does not diagnose causes or rank reliability by itself.
- Safety data currently shows 5/5 overall NHTSA safety rating.
- The most frequently reported complaint categories on this page are electrical system,service brakes (1), vehicle speed control,service brakes (1), power train (1).
- Vehicle
- 2020 Lexus UX
- Recalls
- 0
- Complaints
- 3
- Safety Rating
- 5/5
How to Interpret This Page
This page combines three types of NHTSA data: recall campaigns (official manufacturer or government actions), owner complaints (unverified consumer reports), and crash test ratings (where available). A vehicle with many complaints is not necessarily less reliable — complaint volume correlates with sales volume and vehicle age. Recalls indicate identified defects, not overall quality. To compare this model year with others, use the year navigation in the sidebar or return to the model overview page.
If you are researching a used vehicle, start with the complaint categories, compare them against the recall list, and then check nearby model years to see whether the same issue profile repeats. That usually produces a better buying or research signal than treating the raw complaint total as a standalone safety ranking.
NHTSA Crash Test Performance
Frontal Crash Test
Side Crash Test
Overall Frontal Rating
Driver and Passenger Assessment
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Overall Side Rating
Side Barrier and Side Pole Tests
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Rollover Resistance
14.0% rollover risk in single-vehicle crash
Safety Features
ESC: StandardForward Collision Warning: StandardLane Departure Warning: Standard
Owner Complaints
3 totalVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES
CRASHNov 24, 2024
I am [XXX] old, have been driving since I was 16, and until this incident, have never been in an accident. On [XXX], I was parallel parking in my friend's quiet suburban neighborhood, as we do yoga together every Sunday morning. I reversed into the space. Then I wanted to pull f...
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
CRASHFeb 29, 2024
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? My Lexus 2020 UX200's brake malfunctioned and caused a crash accident into a restaurant on February 29th. It was inspected by Lexus Liability and an independent mechanic on March 13...
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POWER TRAIN
Nov 25, 2023
The contact owns a 2022 Lexus UX200. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle stalled. While accelerating from a stop, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the transmission was slipping while d...
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many recalls does the 2020 Lexus UX have?
The 2020 Lexus UX has 0 recalls recorded by NHTSA.
How many complaints have been filed for the 2020 Lexus UX?
NHTSA has received 3 owner-reported complaints for the 2020 Lexus UX.
What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2020 Lexus UX?
The 2020 Lexus UX received an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars from NHTSA.
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Lexus UX?
The most commonly reported complaint categories for the 2020 Lexus UX are electrical system,service brakes (1 reports), vehicle speed control,service brakes (1 reports), power train (1 reports).
Does the 2020 Lexus UX have any recalls?
NHTSA does not currently list any recalls on record for the 2020 Lexus UX. To verify the status of your specific vehicle, check nhtsa.gov/recalls with your VIN.
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