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2021 Lexus UX200

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2021 UX200.

Transmission Automatic (AV-S10)

The 2021 Lexus UX200 comes with an automatic (AV‑S10) transmission and an engine that holds 4.9 qt of 0W‑16 oil, delivering EPA‑rated 29 mpg city, 37 mpg highway and 32 mpg combined. Only two owner complaints have been recorded — centered on visibility and wiper performance — and no recalls have been issued, marking the model year as a reliable entry in the lineup. This low complaint volume reflects a stable reliability history for the UX200 as it continues its market presence.

Model year2022202120202019

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity4.9 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-16OEM · verified
Lug nut torque76 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy29/37/32 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 48 · 590 CCA battery, OE oil filter 90915YZZN1. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 48 · 590 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnAUTOOEM · verified
Tire size225/50RF18 95VOEM · verified
Wheel / rim7 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter90915YZZN1
Engine air filter1780177050
Fuel filter7702476040
Spark plug9091901297
Battery2880038160
Front wiper blades852220E050 alt 8521276020
Serpentine belt90916A2035
Thermostat1632647020 alt 1603124011
Cabin air filter8713958010

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (AV-S10)

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined29 / 37 / 32 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 4.9 qt of 0W-16 engine oil, SAE J1703 · Dot 3 · SAE J1704 · Dot 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 76 ft-lbs.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidToyota Genuine CVT Fluid FE.
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity5.3 qt
Brake FluidSAE J1703 · Dot 3 · SAE J1704 · Dot 4
Engine CoolantToyota Super Long Life Coolant
Engine Coolant Capacity7.0 qt
Engine Oil0W-16
Engine Oil Capacity4.9 qt

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.0 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)5.5 ft-lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs12.0 ft-lbs
Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s)32.0 ft-lbs
Knock Sense (KS) Bolt(s)15.0 ft-lbs
Flex or Driveplate BoltsDrive Plate to Crankshaft: 111.0 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts15.0 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts19.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts76 ft-lbs

Ignition

Curb Idle Speed (No Load)800 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)±50 rpm
Spark Plug ManufacturerDenso
Spark Plug TypeFC20HR-Q8
Spark Plug GapNew: 0.0276-0.0315 in.; New: 0.0472 in
Spark Plug Torque15.0 ft-lbs
Ignition TimingTansaxle in Park or Neutral: 10, 7.5 degrees
Ignition Timing Acceptable Variance2, 7.5 degrees

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR1234yf
Refrigerant Capacity.968 -1.100 lbs
Oil TypeND-12 or equivalent
Oil Capacity1.350 oz
Standard BCI Group Number48
Standard BCI Cranking Performance590 cca

Service checks

Fuel Pump Pressure MinimumStandard: 28.0 psi
Fuel Pump Pressure MaximumStandard: 121.0 psi
Residual Pressure14.2
Engine Compression174
Engine Oil Pressure12 PSI, 12 PSI, 29 PSI
Engine Oil Pressure RPM1000 RPM's, 2000 RPM's, 3000 rpm

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque25.0
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt Torque79.0
ABS Sensor Torque6.2
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.0394; Rear: 0.0394 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: .984; Rear: .414
Maximum Rotor RunoutFront: .002; Rear: .0059

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
137.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°, Step 3: 90°37 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
145.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°45 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 10,000 mi; spark plugs every 60,000 mi; coolant every 50,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 50,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

At 5,000 miFloor Mat (inspect) · Universal Vehicle Operation (inspect all fluid levels)
Every 5,000 miBrake System (inspect) · Floor Mat (inspect) · Fuel Tank (add fluid conditioner) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate) · Universal Vehicle Operation (road test) · Windshield Wiper Blade (inspect)
Every 10,000 miCabin Air Filter (replace) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Universal Vehicle Operation (inspect all fluid levels)
Every 15,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Keyless Entry Remote Battery (replace)
Every 30,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Differential (inspect fluid level) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Fuel Tank Filler Cap O-Ring (inspect)
Every 50,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 60,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 60,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
At 100,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

Owner complaints about the 2021 Lexus UX200 dominate in one area — the visibility/wiper, 1 of 2 reports (50%), well ahead of the next concern. NHTSA has issued no recalls for this vehicle, so these are owner-reported concerns only. 0 of the reports describe a crash and 0 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the visibility/wiper pattern above. These are tallies of what owners actually reported to the federal government, not an editorial score — and higher-selling models naturally rack up more reports.

0
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
65
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
2
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 2 complaints on record, top 2 components.

Visibility/Wiper1
Tires1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 65 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
LSB0007232023-02-14EquipmentTSB: Some 2020 ? 2022 model year vehicles equipped with 17CY+ Panasonic Audio (versions…
LSB0043192023-02-14EquipmentOBSOLETE NOTICE February 14, 2023: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0007-23
L-SB-0057-222022-12-07EquipmentTSB: Some 2018 ? 2022 model year Lexus vehicles equipped with the Enform? 2.0 Navigation…
LSB002121Rev12022-06-20Engine And Engine CoolingTSB: This Service Bulletin provides a procedure to properly perform the Techstream…
LSB002121Rev12022-06-20Engine And Engine CoolingTSB: This Service Bulletin provides a procedure to properly perform the Techstream…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2021 UX200 take?

4.9 qt of 0W-16, per the factory manual.

Does the 2021 UX200 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the UX200 get?

EPA figures are 29 city / 37 highway / 32 combined mpg.