Geely LEVC TX Common Problems & Reliability
The LEVC TX (originally badged TX5) is the purpose-built electric range-extender black cab made by London Electric Vehicle Company, a Geely subsidiary, at its Coventry plant. It went on sale in the UK in January 2018, replacing the TX4, and remains on sale in 2026. The TX is driven solely by its electric motors, with a Volvo-sourced 1.5-litre three-cylinder petrol engine acting as a range extender that never drives the wheels. It launched with a 31 kWh LG Chem battery and a claimed 64-mile pure-electric WLTP range, then received a larger 34.6 kWh battery in May 2023, extending electric range to 78 miles. Over 10,000 TXs had been built by March 2023 and the model makes up a large share of London's zero-emission-capable taxi fleet, so used examples are common outside London as ex-fleet and private-hire cars. Its boxy, high-seating shape and wheelchair-accessible rear coach doors make it a niche but practical used buy for buyers who need a tough, high-riding urban vehicle, though the firm ride and commercial-grade interior suit city work better than long motorway cruising.
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Detailed fault breakdown, symptoms, and estimated repair bills by production year.
Most Common Geely LEVC TX Faults & Repair Costs
Cracked or chipped windscreen
The LEVC TX's large, vertically mounted front windscreen is prone to stone chips and cracks, and windscreen/wiper/mirror faults are the most common MOT failure area on the model. A crack in the driver's line of sight is an MOT failure, and a full windscreen replacement on this large, specially shaped unit is a dealer-dominated job.
Chip or crack visible in the windscreen, Wiper does not clear the screen effectively, MOT failure on windscreen or mirrors
- Inspect the windscreen, especially the driver's sightline, for chips and cracks
- Run the wipers and washers and check both door mirrors are intact
- Review past MOT certificates for windscreen advisories or failures
Suspension pins and bushes wear
Worn suspension pins and bushes are a recurring MOT failure on the LEVC TX, particularly on higher-mileage ex-taxi examples that have spent years over London speed cushions and potholes. Excessively worn pins and bushes cause a test failure, while worn-but-not-excessive examples generate advisories that will likely need attention soon after purchase.
Knocking or rattling from the suspension over bumps, Vague or loose steering feel, MOT failure or advisory for worn suspension pins or bushes
- Push down on each corner; the body should rise once and settle
- Listen for knocks over speed bumps and rough roads on a test drive
- Check MOT history for repeated suspension pins and bushes advisories
Fuel tank module locking ring recall (R/2022/111)
DVSA recall R/2022/111 covers LEVC TX vehicles built between August 2021 and April 2022, where the fuel tank module locking ring can become loose. Because the TX carries its petrol range-extender tank under the vehicle, a loose locking ring is a potential fuel-leak safety issue that should be resolved before purchase; the remedy is free at an LEVC dealer.
No observable driving symptom; identified at inspection or recall check, Potential fuel smell near the tank in severe cases
- Enter the registration on the GOV.UK vehicle recall checker for open recalls
- Ask the seller for dealer proof that recall R/2022/111 was completed
- Confirm the car's build date falls within the affected August 2021 to April 2022 window
Automatic emergency braking disabled in cold weather recall (R/2020/076)
DVSA recall R/2020/076 covers LEVC TX vehicles built between October 2019 and March 2020, where the automatic emergency braking (AEB) system will not operate between 10 and 40 degrees Celsius. AEB is a safety-critical braking function, so an unresolved recall leaves the car without automatic braking support in everyday UK temperatures and should be fixed with a free dealer software update.
AEB system unavailable or disabled warning, No automatic braking intervention in normal temperatures
- Enter the registration on the GOV.UK vehicle recall checker
- Ask for proof that recall R/2020/076 software update was applied
- Confirm build date is within October 2019 to March 2020
Buying a used Geely LEVC TX? Always check for hidden finance and write-off history.
Mechanical problems are only half the battle. Over 1 in 3 UK used cars checked have unpaid finance or accident write-off records that could cause you to lose the car or thousands in value.