Lexus NX200T Problems by Year

We compared every Lexus NX200T model year from 2015–2017 using 33 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 1 recall and federal defect investigations. The years to avoid are 2017, which drew far more complaints than other NX200T years at the same age. The best years are 2016.

3model years
33complaints
1recalls
2017worst years
2016best years

Complaints by model year

20152016201710617
Owner complaints per model year, Lexus NX200T. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).
YearComplaintsvs. typical*RecallsTop problemVerdict
2017171.9×—Wheel & TireCaution
20166−48%—BrakeGood
201510typical1AirbagAverage

* Complaints compared with the median NX200T year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.

Most common Lexus NX200T problems

  • Other / not specified
    824%
  • Air bagsworst: 2015
    618%
  • Brakesworst: 2017
    618%
  • Wheels & tiresworst: 2017
    515%
  • Body & structureworst: 2015
    412%
  • Fuel & propulsion systemworst: 2015
    26%
  • Engine & coolingworst: 2016
    26%
  • Electrical systemworst: 2015
    13%
  • Steeringworst: 2015
    13%
  • Windows, wipers & sunroofworst: 2016
    13%
  • Driver assistanceworst: 2016
    13%
  • Seatsworst: 2017
    13%
  • Transmission & drivetrainworst: 2017
    13%
  • Seat beltsworst: 2017
    13%
  • Speed control & accelerationworst: 2017
    13%
  • Suspensionworst: 2017
    13%

Latest Lexus NX200T recalls

Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump

NHTSA recall 20V-012 · Jan 13, 2020 · 1,830,752 vehicles

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) recalled certain 2018-2019 4Runner, Highlander, Camry, Land Cruiser, Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma and Tundra, and Lexus RC 300, RC 350, GS 350, GX 460, IS 300, LC 500, LS 500, LX 570, RX 350L, and 2019 Toyota Avalon and Corolla, and certain Lexus NX 300, and ES 350 vehicles on…

Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began May 4, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987.

Frequently asked questions

What years of the Lexus NX200T should you avoid?

2017 — this year has the most complaints relative to other NX200T years at the same age, led by wheels & tires problems in the 2017.

What is the best year for the Lexus NX200T?

2016 has the fewest complaints compared with other NX200T years at the same age. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.

What are the most common Lexus NX200T problems?

Across all years, owners report the most problems with the air bags (6), brakes (6) and wheels & tires (5). Airbag complaints peak in the 2015 model year.

How many recalls has the Lexus NX200T had?

1 recall across 2015–2017. The model year with the most is 2015.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.