2016 Lexus NX200T
Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report
Quick Summary
The 2016 Lexus NX200T has 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.1x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is brakes problems (29% of all complaints), specifically: 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 d.
7
Total Complaints
0
Recalls Issued
—/5
Safety Stars
0.1x
vs Segment Avg
Known Problems
BRAKES
2 complaints- • 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 D
- • 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 THA
“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 D”
— NHTSA complaint filing
VISIBILITY
1 complaints- • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 LEXUS NX200T. WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, THE SUN ROOF SHATTERED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHIN 30 DAYS OF OWNING THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER (KOONS LEXUS OF WILMINGTON, 2100 PENNSYLVANIA AVE, WILMINGTON, DE 19806, (302) 427-4400) REPLACED THE SUN ROOF. THE MANUFACTURER WA
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 LEXUS NX200T. WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, THE SUN ROOF SHATTERED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHIN 30 DAYS OF OWNING THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER (KOONS LEXUS OF WILMINGTON, 2100 PENNSYLVANIA AVE, WILMINGTON, DE 19806, (302) 427-4400) REPLACED THE SUN ROOF. THE MANUFACTURER WA”
— NHTSA complaint filing
DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS
1 complaints- • 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 D
“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 D”
— NHTSA complaint filing
AIR BAGS
1 complaints- • 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
“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 ”
— NHTSA complaint filing
OTHER
1 complaints- • 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
“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 ”
— 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 7 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:
- ☐BRAKES: 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 D
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐VISIBILITY: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 LEXUS NX200T. WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, THE SUN ROOF SHATTERED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHIN 30 DAYS OF OWNING THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER (KOONS LEXUS OF WILMINGTON, 2100 PENNSYLVANIA AVE, WILMINGTON, DE 19806, (302) 427-4400) REPLACED THE SUN ROOF. THE MANUFACTURER WA
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS: 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 D
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐AIR BAGS: 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
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 2016 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
- 7
- Recalls
- 0
- Fire reports
- 0
- Crash reports
- 1
- Injury reports
- 0
- Segment avg
- 80
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