2016 Lexus NX200T Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Sep 30, 2020 · 6 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other NX200T years
Not enough data 3rd of 3 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
5 out of 5 stars

Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Lexus NX200T. That ranks 3rd out of 3 NX200T model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (1 complaints, 17%). Complaints mention 1 crash. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2016 Lexus NX200T problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Air Bags1
Engine1 · ~92,000 mi
Forward Collision Avoidance1 · ~200 mi
Service Brakes1 · ~19,364 mi
Service Brakes, Air1 · ~84,000 mi
Unknown or Other1
Visibility1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Air Bags117%———
Engine117%92,000——
Forward Collision Avoidance117%200——
Service Brakes117%19,364——
Service Brakes, Air117%84,000——
Unknown or Other117%———
Visibility117%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2017, with 2 complaints
2017: 2201722018: 2201822019: 1201912020: 120201

n = 6 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2016 Lexus NX200T recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2016 Lexus NX200T.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 lexus nx200t. The contact stated that upon placing the gear shifter into reverse, the abs actuator failure warning message appeared on the instrument panel. The contact took the vehicle to lexus carlsbad (5444 paseo del norte, carlsbad, ca 92008) where they determined…

Service Brakes, Air · received Sep 30, 2020 · NHTSA complaint 11362100

Reported sudden drop in fuel mileage at 1+yr, dealer said no problem detected, shortly after (10k? Miles) normal maintenance plug replacement engine warning came on, engine ran rough, #1plug was "burned up", 7 months later engine went to safe mode at 65mph, no power, drive train disabled, no…

Engine · received May 8, 2019 · NHTSA complaint 11206205

I enter the vehicle, apply my foot to the brake to start the vehicle, engaging the rear end lights. I keep my foot applied to the brakes, not shifting the car out of park, while i researched directions to my destination. My vehicle remained stationary i realized i had forgotten something, so…

Service Brakes · received Dec 5, 2018 · NHTSA complaint 11156100

I received a few letters in the mail at the beginning of 2018 for a recall and i currently live overseas in germany due to my husband being in the military and there is no place for me to get my recall, if i truly have one, fixed. The military will not ship my car back to the usa in october 2019 if…

Air Bags · received Nov 14, 2018 · NHTSA complaint 11151388

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 lexus nx200t. While driving various speeds, the pre-collision avoidance system would erroneously activate, causing the vehicle to abruptly stop in the middle of the road. The contact indicated that the failure occurred on multiple occasions. The vehicle was taken to the…

Forward Collision Avoidance · received Aug 18, 2017 · NHTSA complaint 11016208

Other Lexus NX200T years

← 2015 NX200T · 2017 NX200T →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2017 NX200T170
201660
2015 NX200T101

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2016 Lexus NX200T?

Owners most often report air bags, engine, forward collision avoidance problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2016 Lexus NX200T?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2016 Lexus NX200T a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other NX200T model years, the 2016 has too little data to compare, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.