2015 Lexus NX200T
Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report
Quick Summary
The 2015 Lexus NX200T has 14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.2x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is air bags problems (29% of all complaints), specifically: 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 *bf *cn.
14
Total Complaints
0
Recalls Issued
—/5
Safety Stars
0.2x
vs Segment Avg
Known Problems
AIR BAGS
4 complaints- • 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 *BF *CN
- • 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 BRE
- • MY CAR WAS TOTALED AND THE AIRBAGS DIDNT DEPLOY.
“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 *BF *CN”
— NHTSA complaint filing
BODY/STRUCTURE
3 complaints- • 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 M
- • 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 BRE
- • MY CAR WAS TOTALED AND THE AIRBAGS DIDNT DEPLOY.
“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 M”
— NHTSA complaint filing
OTHER
3 complaints- • ENGINE LIGHT ON WITH AWD SYSTEM MALFUNCTION WARNING DUE TO A GAS CAP .
- • OVER 10 REPAIRS TO AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM
- • IN NOVEMBER OF LAST YEAR (2017) THE SUV STARTED BLOWING EXTREMELY HOT AIR OUT OF THE HVAC SYSTEM DESPITE IT SET FOR THE LOWEST TEMPERATURE POSSIBLE. ALL ATTEMPTS TO KEEP IT FROM BLOWING HOT AIR WERE UNSUCCESSFUL AND THE SUV HAD TO BE TAKEN IN TO THE DEALERSHIP, AND THE "ACCUATORS" HAD TO BE REPLACE
“ENGINE LIGHT ON WITH AWD SYSTEM MALFUNCTION WARNING DUE TO A GAS CAP .”
— NHTSA complaint filing
BRAKES
1 complaints- • 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 BRE
“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 BRE”
— NHTSA complaint filing
ELECTRICAL
1 complaints- • OVER 10 REPAIRS TO AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM
“OVER 10 REPAIRS TO AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM”
— NHTSA complaint filing
Estimated Repair Costs
Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.
🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist
Based on 14 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:
- ☐AIR BAGS: 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 *BF *CN
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐BODY/STRUCTURE: 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 M
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐OTHER: ENGINE LIGHT ON WITH AWD SYSTEM MALFUNCTION WARNING DUE TO A GAS CAP .
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐BRAKES: 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 BRE
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)
Lexus NX200T — Year Comparison
How does 2015 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.
Full years-to-avoid analysis →NHTSA Safety Rating
No NHTSA safety rating available
At a Glance
- Complaints
- 14
- Recalls
- 0
- Fire reports
- 0
- Crash reports
- 7
- Injury reports
- 2
- Segment avg
- 80
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