2016 Lexus NX200T Problems & Complaints

Better than average48% fewer complaints than a typical year of the NX200T at the same age

Owners have filed 6 complaints about the 2016 Lexus NX200T with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is 48% fewer than a typical NX200T model year at the same age, making the 2016 one of the better NX200T years. The most reported problem area is the brakes (2 complaints, typically around 84,000 miles).

6complaints
0recalls
1crashes
0fires
0injuries
0deaths

Most common 2016 Lexus NX200T problems

  • Brakes~84,000 miles
    233%
  • Windows, wipers & sunroof
    117%
  • Driver assistance~0 miles
    117%
  • Air bags
    117%
  • Other / not specified
    117%
  • Engine & cooling~92,000 miles
    117%

Share of the 6 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Lexus NX200T 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).

Best NX200T years: 2016. Years to avoid: 2017. Compare all years →

2016 Lexus NX200T engines & fuel economy

EngineTransmissionDriveMPG city / hwy / combined
2.0L 4-cyl turbo6-speed automaticFWD22 / 28 / 25

EPA ratings. Class: Small SUV.

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2016 Lexus NX200T a good car?

Based on 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2016 NX200T rates better than average: 48% fewer complaints than a typical year of the NX200T at the same age. It is one of the best NX200T years by this measure. 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 2016 Lexus NX200T?

The brakes — 2 complaints, 33% of all complaints for this model year, most often about antilock › abs warning light. Next are the windows, wipers & sunroof (1) and driver assistance (1).

How many recalls does the 2016 Lexus NX200T have?

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2016 Lexus NX200T. You can still confirm with your VIN using our 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 2016 Lexus NX200T problems happen?

The median mileage reported in complaints is about 84,000 miles; 50% 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.