Lexus NX200 Problems by Year
NHTSA has 14 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file for the Lexus NX200, across 3 model years (2015–2017). The 2015 model year has the most complaints (10). The most reported problem area overall is service brakes.
Lexus NX200 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No NX200 model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2015 NX200: 10 complaints, 1 recall
- 2017 NX200: 2 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2016 NX200: 2 complaints, 0 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 NX200 problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Steering | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Wheels | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Visibility | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Lexus NX200 model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 NX200 | 2 | 0 | — | Engine | |
| 2016 NX200 | 2 | 0 | — | Power Train | |
| 2015 NX200 | 10 | 1 | — | Unknown or Other |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Lexus NX200 years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2015 (10), 2017 (2), 2016 (2). 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 NX200?
Service Brakes, with 2 complaints across 1 model year.
How many recalls does the Lexus NX200 have?
1 safety recall across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.