Tl* the contact owns a 2019 lexus ux250 hybrid. The contact stated that upon exiting a car wash, the brakes failed to operate upon depression without warning. Due to failure, the contact collided with another vehicle in front of him. The air bags did not deploy due to the crash. No injuries were reported and a police report was not filed. The contact called the manufacturer where an appointment was made to inspect the vehicle. The contact had taken the vehicle to lexus of palm beach (5700 okeechobee blvd, west palm beach, fl 33417) where the black box investigation determined that the contact's foot was on the accelerator and that the brakes were never depressed. The contact contested the findings of the report stating that more damage would have caused to the vehicle had his foot been depressed on the accelerator. He also mentioned the forward collision warning system failed to operate during the accident. The vehicle had been repaired for minor damage. The failure mileage was approximately 6,500.
The worst 2019 Lexus Ux Hybrid problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Brakes2
- Body1
- Driver assistance1
- Steering1
Problems by type
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- Brakes2
- Body1
- Driver assistance1
- Steering1
Recalls 1
Service brakes
- What is wrong
- 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 such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
- Risk
- Deactivation of the vehicle stability control system or a loss of braking assist increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the brake booster pump, free of charge. The recall began September 20, 2019. Toyota owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1‑888‑270‑9371 and Lexus owners may contact Lexus customer service at 1‑800‑255‑3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are K1L/K0L. Lexus' numbers for this recall are K2F/KLF.
Recall number 19V544000 · Recall details
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Defect investigations
Pedestrian alert sounds
the federal safety agency 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 under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles. The standard applies to hybrid and electric vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight rating of 4,536 KG or less or are defined as low-speed vehicles. The standard became fully applicable to all such vehicles manufactured on or after March 1, 2021.On January 27, 2023, the federal safety agency opened Defect Petition (DP) 22-005 to evaluate the subject matter described in the petition. On June 24, 2023 and as supplemented on June 25, 2023, the petitioner notified the federal safety agency he was withdrawing his petition. The petitioner indicated that, based on his review of data, there is no justification for asserting potential benefits that could be derived from actions sought by my petition. Based on the petitioner's withdrawal, DP22-005 is closed. Closure of this DP does not represent a determination by the federal safety agency regarding the subject matter of the petition.
DP22005
Technical service bulletins for the 2019 Lexus Ux Hybrid 101
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
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- Condition in which a musty odor is present
- Some customers may experience operational difficulties with some telematics features which they cannot...
- The air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the location of air...
- To assist with the early detection and early resolution of audio related concerns you may be asked to...
- The Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset is a feature that allows the registration of new keys when all master...
What 2019 Lexus Ux Hybrid owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The sunroof of my 2019 lexus ux250h exploded and glass shattered when I was driving on the freeway. There were no overpass in that segment of the freeway.
Tl* the contact owns a 2019 lexus ux250h. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the drive loss control of the vehicle as the steering and brake was inoperable, causing the vehicle to hit a guardrail and two trees. The contact stated that no air bags deployed. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent auto body facility for body damage estimate and repairs. The contact stated a local dealer was contacted however, no assistance was offered. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 10,500.
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Questions about the 2019 Lexus Ux Hybrid
Is the 2019 Lexus Ux Hybrid reliable?
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2019 Lexus Ux Hybrid, 1.5 times a typical Ux Hybrid model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2019 Lexus Ux Hybrid?
Brakes, with 2 complaints. Next is body (1).
How many recalls does the 2019 Lexus Ux Hybrid have?
1 recall, covering service brakes.
Was there a recall on the 2019 Lexus Ux Hybrid brakes?
Yes, 1 recall: 19V544000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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