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2022 Lexus UX 200Recalls, problems, MPG & safety

NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls and 1 owner complaint for the 2022 Lexus UX 200. Most complaints involve air bags (1). The EPA rates it 32 mpg combined, and NHTSA gives it 5 stars overall.

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Combined MPG
32mpg
EPA · 1 version
NHTSA overall
5of 5 stars
NCAP crash tests
Safety recalls
0campaigns
NHTSA
Owner complaints
1
Top: air bags
Fuel cost / yr
$1,950est.
EPA estimate, best version
01 —Recalls

Safety recalls

NHTSA campaigns for this model year
0 recalls found in NHTSA data for the 2022 Lexus UX 200 as of Nov 11, 2026.
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Nov 11, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
02 —Complaints

Owner complaints by component

1 complaints filed with NHTSA · Jan 2026 – Jan 2026
  1. Air bags1

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

By model year

Complaints for each UX 200 model year we’ve synced.

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Model yearNHTSA complaints
20193
20212
20221
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Deaths reported
0
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 11, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
03 —Common problems

What owners report most

Verbatim excerpts from NHTSA complaints, by component

Air bags

1 report1 crash
“Driving on highway, torrential storm started, difficulty seeing with windshield wipers going, slowed and attempted to move to slow lane. Car hydroplaned, did 360, and hit guard rail. Airbags did not deploy. Report from collision company with pictures. No warnings etc prior to wreck. Car was totaled.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jan 29, 2026Air bagsCrash reportedODI 11714349
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Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 11, 2026
04 —Key specs

Engines, transmissions & drive

1 version rated by the EPA
EPA class
Midsize Cars
Engines
2.0L 4-cyl
Transmissions
Automatic (AV-S10)
Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Regular Gasoline

Towing, payload and dimensions aren’t in the EPA or NHTSA data, so we don’t list them.

Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 11, 2026EPA listing
05 —Fuel economy

EPA fuel economy by version

City / highway / combined, annual fuel cost and CO₂
EPA
VersionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
UX 200
Auto (AV-S10), 4 cyl, 2.0 L · Front-Wheel Drive
293732$1,950271
  • UX 200
    Auto (AV-S10), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
    29 city · 37 hwy · $1,950/yr
    32
    mpg comb.
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Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 11, 2026 · Fuel cost is EPA’s annual estimate (15,000 mi, 55% city)
06 —Safety

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings

1 tested variant
Overall rating
5/ 5
5 of 5
Lexus UX 200 5 HB FWD
Frontal crash
4 of 5
Side crash
5 of 5
Side pole
5 of 5
Rollover
4 of 5
Rollover risk
14.0%
Data from NHTSA NCAP Safety Ratings API · synced Nov 11, 2026Vehicle 16628
07 —Maintenance

Maintenance basics

General guidance, not the OEM schedule. Check your owner’s manual.
General guidance
ItemMilesTimeNote
Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi6–12 monthsFollow the oil-life monitor if fitted
Tire rotation5,000–7,500 miEvery oil changeCheck pressure monthly
Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi1–2 yearsSooner in dusty areas
Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi1–2 years
Brake fluid—2–3 yearsAbsorbs moisture over time
Coolant60,000–100,000 mi5–10 yearsLong-life coolants last longer
Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi—Iridium/platinum plugs at the long end
12V battery—3–5 yearsHeat shortens battery life
  • Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi
    6–12 months
  • Tire rotation5,000–7,500 mi
    Every oil change
  • Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi
    1–2 years
  • Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi
    1–2 years
  • Brake fluid—
    2–3 years
  • Coolant60,000–100,000 mi
    5–10 years
  • Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi
    —
  • 12V battery—
    3–5 years
Typical intervals for modern cars. Severe service (towing, short trips, extreme heat or cold) shortens them.
09 —FAQ

2022 UX 200 questions

How many recalls does the 2022 Lexus UX 200 have?

0 recalls found in NHTSA data as of Nov 11, 2026.

What are the most common 2022 Lexus UX 200 problems?

Owners filed 1 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are air bags (1). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.

What MPG does the 2022 Lexus UX 200 get?

The EPA rates the 2022 Lexus UX 200 at 32 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (1 version rated).

How safe is the 2022 Lexus UX 200?

NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program gives the 2022 Lexus UX 200 5 out of 5 stars overall.

Data from NHTSA & EPA · synced Nov 11, 2026