Lexus NX200T Problems by Year
NHTSA has 33 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file for the Lexus NX200T, across 3 model years (2015–2017). The 2017 model year has the most complaints (17). The most reported problem area overall is air bags.
Lexus NX200T years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No NX200T model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2017 NX200T: 17 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2015 NX200T: 10 complaints, 1 recall
- 2016 NX200T: 6 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 NX200T problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 6 | 3 | 5 |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 3 | 4 |
| Structure | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Tires | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Visibility | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Lexus NX200T model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 NX200T | 17 | 0 | 5★ | Unknown or Other | |
| 2016 NX200T | 6 | 0 | 5★ | Air Bags | |
| 2015 NX200T | 10 | 1 | 5★ | Air Bags |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Lexus NX200T years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2017 (17), 2015 (10), 2016 (6). 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 NX200T?
Air Bags, with 6 complaints across 3 model years.
How many recalls does the Lexus NX200T have?
1 safety recall across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.