Common Problems with the
2022 Lexus UX

The most common complaint on UX owner forums; the 12V battery is small and can be drained by the car's connected systems.

The UX's small 12V auxiliary battery can be drained by the car's connected systems and telematics, particularly on cars used for short urban trips or left parked for extended periods. A flat 12V battery prevents the car from entering READY mode and triggers false hybrid system warnings.

Models on 18-inch wheels with run-flat tyres can suffer from significant road roar on coarse UK motorways.

UX models fitted with 18-inch run-flat tyres can suffer from significant road roar on coarse UK motorways. The stiff sidewalls transmit more tyre noise into the cabin, and the ride can feel harsh over expansion joints and potholes.

Pre-2023 UX models use Lexus's touchpad Remote Touch controller rather than a touchscreen. The pad is fiddly and unintuitive to use while driving, with laggy cursor response and multiple steps required for simple actions. The 2023 update introduced a touchscreen, so early cars are affected.