Lexus IS200T Problems by Year
NHTSA has 16 owner complaints and 2 safety recalls on file for the Lexus IS200T, across 2 model years (2016–2017). The 2016 model year has the most complaints (9). The most reported problem area overall is service brakes.
Lexus IS200T years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No IS200T model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2016 IS200T: 9 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2017 IS200T: 7 complaints, 2 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Lexus IS200T problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Lexus IS200T model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 IS200T | 7 | 2 | 5★ | Air Bags | |
| 2016 IS200T | 9 | 0 | 5★ | Service Brakes |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Lexus IS200T years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2016 (9), 2017 (7). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Lexus IS200T?
Service Brakes, with 4 complaints across 1 model year.
How many recalls does the Lexus IS200T have?
2 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.