2021 Lexus UX Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist
Known Issues — 2021 Lexus UX
MODERATE
2.0L M20A-FXS hybrid battery degradation on high-mileage units
MINOR
Pre-collision system false alerts in urban environments
MINOR
Infotainment Remote Touch Interface slow and unintuitive
MINOR
Rear cargo area extremely limited — check if acceptable
MINOR
AWD rear motor noise on some units
MINOR
Wind noise from A-pillar area at highway speed
What to Inspect
- Hybrid battery SoH — request Techstream readout
- AWD rear motor noise under acceleration
- Pre-collision system function test
- Infotainment — test all inputs
- Wind noise test at 70+ mph
- Scan for all stored fault codes
Expected Maintenance Costs
| Service | Interval | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Oil change (synthetic) | every 10,000 miles | $120-$170 |
| Hybrid transaxle fluid | every 100,000 miles | $200-$350 |
| Brake fluid flush | every 3 years | $100-$160 |
| Air filter | every 30,000 miles | $35-$70 |
| Spark plugs (iridium) | every 60,000-120,000 miles | $180-$280 |
| Coolant flush | every 100,000 miles | $150-$250 |
| Cabin air filter | every 15,000-30,000 miles | $25-$50 |
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