Most common 2015 Lexus NX200T problems
Share of the 10 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Lexus NX200T complaints by model year
Best NX200T years: 2016. Years to avoid: 2017. Compare all years →
2015 Lexus NX200T recalls (1)
Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
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.
What 2015 Lexus NX200T owners say
Air bags
On October 31, 2018 at approximately 5:15 pm I was involved in a traffic crash where my driver airbag failed to deploy during a t-bone collision at speeds of 35-40 MPH.I was traveling on the highway when another driver came through a side road without stopping. The front of my vehicle impacted the drivers door of the other vehicle involved. The other vehicle involved had their airbags deploy protecting them from the collision. I was properly restrained with my seatbelt, however, sustained injury to my chest from impacting the steering wheel and was transported to the hospital. Additionally my vehicle had just been in for service and at no time did I have any trouble lights or notification to indicate there could be a problem. There was significant damage to both vehicles, specifically the front of my car making it inoperable. …
While in motion, was in an accident and received a direct impact to the driver side door. However, the driver side airbag malfunctioned and did not inflate causing me to receive an injury to my left shoulder. All the other airbags in the vehicle inflated....updated 03/29/17
Body & structure
On August 07, 2017 at approximately 4:49 pm cdt my daughter was involved in a accident, car crash as rear end collision. She was driving 2015 Lexus nx 200t on the service road about 39 MPH and at the distance about 50 to 60 feet as she was approaching in the car in front, she had her foot on the break and her vehicle was not stopping and she was pushing the breaks repeatedly and the breaks didn't function and the car didn't slow down. Finally she embraced for impact and ended up to rear end crash and hitting head on the vehicle in front of her, and also pushing it to hit another vehicle causing rear end collision and involving 3 cars in crash. …
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 Lexus NX200T. While driving 70 MPH, the front driver side door independently opened without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the failure was unable to be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 17,500.
2015 Lexus NX200T engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 6-speed automatic | FWD | 22 / 28 / 25 |
EPA ratings. Class: Small SUV.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2015 Lexus NX200T a good car?
Based on 10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2015 NX200T rates average: about as many complaints as a typical year of the NX200T at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2015 Lexus NX200T?
The air bags — 4 complaints, 40% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the body & structure (3) and brakes (1).
How many recalls does the 2015 Lexus NX200T have?
There is 1 recall for the 2015 Lexus NX200T, the most recent from January 13, 2020 (fuel pump). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Lexus NX200T?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2016. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2017. See the full Lexus NX200T years comparison.
At what mileage do 2015 Lexus NX200T problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 29,000 miles; 100% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
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.