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2026 Lexus UX 300h Safety Ratings

The 2026 Lexus UX 300h scores 91 out of 100 on the NHTSA Safety Index (Exceptional), with a 5-star overall NHTSA crash rating, 0 recalls, and 0 owner complaints on file.

Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar

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VERDICT

The 2026 Lexus UX 300h presents a strong federal safety profile, achieving a NHTSA Safety Index of 91/100, which situates it in the Exceptional band. The vehicle earned a five-star overall NHTSA crash rating. Furthermore, its avoidance-tech score was perfect, and the model year exhibits a clean recall record.

The 2026 Lexus UX 300h received a five-star overall crash rating and a NHTSA Safety Index of 91/100 based on NHTSA federal safety data.

MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026

Among the 72 Sedans from 2026 that NHTSA has crash-tested, the 2026 Lexus UX 300h ranks 38 for overall NHTSA Safety Index.

WHO IT IS FOR
  • new and teen drivers who want standard crash-avoidance tech
  • urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
2026 Lexus UX 300h safety at a glance (source: NHTSA)
NHTSA Safety Index91 / 100 (Exceptional)
Overall crash rating5 of 5 stars
Frontal / Side / Rollover4 / 5 / 4 stars
Rollover risk14%
Recalls on file0
Owner complaints0 (unverified allegations)
Class rank38 of 72 Sedans tested for 2026
Data verifiedOct 1, 2026

ANALYSISHow safe is the 2026 Lexus UX 300h?

The 2026 Lexus UX 300h holds its Safety Index at 91/100, matching the 2025 model exactly, which means the Exceptional rating was not a one-year anomaly but has been sustained across consecutive model years. What distinguishes the 2026 specifically is the completeness of its federal data picture at this stage: a five-star overall NHTSA crash rating is already on record, the avoidance-tech sub-score is a perfect 10/10 with forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and electronic stability control all standard, and the defect sub-score is a perfect 20/20 driven by zero recall campaigns. The crash-protection sub-score of 61/70 reflects the four-star results in frontal and rollover categories, which prevent a higher crash-protection tally despite the dominant side-crash performance. The 14 percent rollover risk figure and the No Tip dynamic result add useful context: the rollover four-star rating is not a borderline outcome. For a current-model-year vehicle, the absence of any complaints is expected, but the absence of any recalls is a genuine data point worth noting.

NCAP // CRASH TESTHow did the 2026 Lexus UX 300h perform in crash tests?

The 2026 Lexus UX 300h achieved a perfect five-star rating in the side-crash test, anchoring its five-star overall safety score from NHTSA. Both frontal and rollover protection were rated at four stars. Rollover risk for the model stands at 14 percent, with a dynamic tip result of "No Tip."

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Rollover risk 14%

Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 21632

Index breakdown

Crash protection61/70
Avoidance tech10/10
Defect record20/20
Forward collision warning: StandardLane departure warning: StandardStability control: Standard

NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images

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

NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2026 Lexus UX 300h have any recalls?

The 2026 Lexus UX 300h has zero recall campaigns on file with NHTSA. No components have been flagged, and there are no park-outside or do-not-drive advisories associated with this model year. Shoppers should still run a VIN check, as recall filings can be added at any time.

No vehicle recalls are on file for the 2026 Lexus UX 300h at NHTSA as of 2026-10-01. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the safety score.

NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2026 Lexus UX 300h?

NHTSA has received zero owner complaints for the 2026 Lexus UX 300h. No components, crash allegations, fire allegations, injuries, or deaths have been reported. Because this is a current-model-year vehicle, the complaint record remains very early in its accumulation window.

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

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

USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2026 Lexus UX 300h?

The 2026 Lexus UX 300h currently has no recalls on file with NHTSA. As a current model year vehicle, new campaigns can be initiated at any time. Prospective owners should verify recall status using the VIN, and ensure all applicable remedies have been completed by a franchised dealer.

  • The 2026 model year carries zero NHTSA recall campaigns, giving it a perfect 20/20 defect sub-score in the NHTSA Safety Index.
  • NHTSA's side-crash test produced a five-star result for the 2026 UX 300h, the highest single-category score in its crash-test profile.
  • Forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and electronic stability control are all standard on the 2026 model, earning a perfect 10/10 avoidance-tech sub-score.
  • The 2026 Safety Index of 91/100 is unchanged from the 2025 figure, confirming that the Exceptional band rating has been held across back-to-back model years.

RANKINGSWhere the 2026 Lexus UX 300h places

FAQ2026 Lexus UX 300h safety questions

Was the 2026 Lexus UX 300h crash-tested by NHTSA?

Yes. NHTSA crash-tested the 2026 Lexus UX 300h, and it earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 91 out of 100, placing it in the Exceptional band. The index combines federal crash-test stars, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the recall record.

What are the 2026 Lexus UX 300h crash-test star ratings?

In NHTSA testing the 2026 Lexus UX 300h earned 5 out of 5 stars for overall, 4 out of 5 stars for frontal, 5 out of 5 stars for side, and 4 out of 5 stars for rollover. Its measured rollover risk is 14%. Categories NHTSA did not test show as not rated.

How many recalls does the 2026 Lexus UX 300h have?

According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2026 Lexus UX 300h as of Oct 1, 2026. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the Safety Index. Run your VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup to confirm the status is current.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2026 Lexus UX 300h?

According to NHTSA's complaint database, 0 owner complaints are on file for the 2026 Lexus UX 300h. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects.

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HOW THIS PAGE WAS MADE
  • DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: New Car Assessment Program crash tests (VehicleId 21632), the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Lexus UX 300h 2026.
  • SCORE The NHTSA Safety Index (0-100) weights crash protection, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the defect record. Full formula on the methodology page. It ranks 38 of 72 in the Sedan class for 2026.
  • EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
  • VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.