The 2019 Lexus UX is a compact car that came with a 2.0L 4-cyl engine. Even at 7 years old, a damaged or broken-down one still has real value for its parts. Running or not, we'll make you an offer and tow it away for free.
| Body style | Midsize Cars, Compact Cars |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.0L 4-cyl |
| Transmissions | Automatic (AV-S10), Automatic (AV-S6) |
| Drive | Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel | Regular Gasoline |
| Fuel economy | 29–43 city / 37–41 highway / 33–42 combined MPG |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $1,600–$2,050 a year (EPA estimate at current fuel prices, 15,000 miles) |
| Tailpipe CO₂ | 209–271 grams per mile |
| EPA fuel economy score | 8–9 out of 10 |
| EPA greenhouse gas score | 8–9 out of 10 |
| Curb weight (NHTSA test vehicle) | 3,595 lb |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 4,410–4,650 lb |
| Versions tested by EPA | 3 configurations: UX 200, UX 250h, UX 250h AWD |
| Age | 7 years |
Specs, fuel cost and emissions from the EPA's fueleconomy.gov data; weights from NHTSA crash-test records. Your car's exact equipment may differ.
NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls covering the 2019 Lexus UX. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking the car, but check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which apply to yours.
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Risk: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019 Lexus LS500, LC500, ES300h, UX250h, LS500h, Toyota Prius, RAV4 HV, 2019-2020 Toyota Prius Prime, and 2020 Corolla HV vehicles. The brake booster pump may fail causing a deactivation of the Vehicle Stability Control system and a loss of braking assist. As…
Risk: Deactivation of the vehicle stability control system or a loss of braking assist increases the risk of a crash.
Owners have filed 6 complaints about the 2019 Lexus UX with NHTSA. 3 reports involved a crash.
Complaints are reports from owners and aren't verified by NHTSA. One complaint can list several components. Mileage is the median odometer reading owners reported for that component.
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2019 Lexus UX, by version tested.
| Version | Overall | Frontal crash | Side crash | Rollover | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Hb, FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | 14% |
| 5 Hb, AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | 14% |
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP). Ratings from different model years or rating systems aren't directly comparable.
Manufacturers have filed 101 technical service bulletins and communications with NHTSA covering the 2019 Lexus UX. These are repair instructions for known issues, not recalls.
9 of them are warranty extensions. Warranty extensions mean the manufacturer agreed to cover a specific repair beyond the normal warranty. They rarely still apply to a car this age, but they point to known weak spots.
OBSOLETE NOTICE September 22, 2026: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0026-26
This bulletin includes basic procedures for performing a rescue charge at battery on high voltage (HV) Ni-MH and Li-ion batteries. This bulletin should be used in conjunc
OBSOLETE NOTICE February 27, 2026: This bulletin is no longer applicable and is now obsolete.
OBSOLETE NOTICE February 27, 2026: This bulletin is no longer applicable and is now obsolete.
OBSOLETE NOTICE February 2, 2026: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0004-26.
Some 2018 - 2025 model year Lexus vehicles equipped with the Enform™ 2.0 Navigation System, require a Special Service Tool (SST) USB flash drive to update the map, points
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).
NHTSA opened 1 defect investigation covering the 2019 Lexus UX.
Pedestrian alert sounds
NHTSA received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for pe
It depends on its condition, whether major parts like the engine, transmission and catalytic converter are still there, and current scrap and parts prices where you live. Its parts make up much of its value. Enter your ZIP code above for a free offer on your specific car.
Yes. We buy 2019 UXs that don't start, were in an accident, failed inspection or have a blown engine or transmission. Towing is always free.
Yes. Open recalls don't prevent a junk sale. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2019 Lexus UX; you can check whether any are still open on yours with the VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Usually the title and a photo ID. Rules differ by state, including what to do with your plates and whether to file a notice of sale. Check our state-by-state car title guides for the official forms.
Data retrieved October 2026.
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