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NHTSA crash test of the 2019 Lexus UX 250h

NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED

2019 Lexus UX 250h

Federal crash-test performance, recalls, and complaints, scored into one NHTSA Safety Index.

0Recalls
0Complaints
0Investigations
ABOUT THE LEXUS UX 250H

The Lexus UX 250h is a subcompact luxury crossover, though federal data classifies it as a sedan, positioned as a refined entry point into the Lexus lineup. Powered by a hybrid drivetrain, it targets urban professionals and first-time luxury buyers who want premium appointments and fuel efficiency in a smaller, nimble package. It competes in one of the most hotly contested corners of the luxury market.

VERDICT

The 2019 Lexus UX 250h earns an NHTSA Safety Index of 88 out of 100, an strong result driven by its federal crash-test stars and its recall record. No vehicle recalls are on file for this model year.

WHO IT IS FOR
  • urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
WHAT REVIEWERS SAY

Reviewers generally regard the UX 250h as a polished, well-crafted entry into the luxury crossover space, praising its refined cabin materials, smooth hybrid powertrain, and composed ride quality in urban settings. Some note that rear-seat space and cargo room are tighter than rivals, and a few feel the infotainment interface lags behind competitors in ease of use, but overall driving comfort and interior finish draw consistent praise.

NCAP // CRASH TESTCrash-test breakdown

Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover
Rollover risk 14%

Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 14135

Index breakdown

Crash protection61/70
Avoidance tech7/10
Defect record20/20
Forward collision warning: StandardLane departure warning: NoStability control: Standard

NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images

Crash-test images are US federal government works (NHTSA / NCAP), public domain.

NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record

No vehicle recalls are on file for the 2019 Lexus UX 250h at NHTSA as of 2026-07-02. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the safety score.

NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints

0 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.

0reported crash
0reported fire
0reported injuries
0reported deaths

Other UX 250h years

Rivals in Sedan (2019)

Last verified 2026-07-02. Sources: NHTSA SafetyRatings (VehicleId 14135), recallsByVehicle, complaintsByVehicle for Lexus Ux 250h 2019. Class rank 38 of 119 in Sedan 2019. Methodology · Disclosure