Lexus IS200T Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 16 consumer complaints across the 2 model years of the Lexus IS200T (2016–2017) that have at least 5 complaints. 2016 has the most, with 9. Across all years, the part named most often is brakes (4 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All IS200T model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 7 | 26,000 | 2 | 98 | — | Not enough data |
| 2016 | 9 | 32,000 | 0 | 138 | — | Not enough data |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Brakes4 22%
- Electrical system3 17%
- Wheels2 11%
- Other or unknown2 11%
- Fuel system2 11%
- Exterior lighting2 11%
- Air bags2 11%
- Vehicle speed control1 5.6%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
2017: “Leased a brand new Lexus 2017 IS200T f sport. Had to get new brake pads on the front at 13k miles and then again at 22k miles. I drive the car about 10k miles a year only for short work and school commute. I have never raced or over used the brakes rear brake pads are still original. .”
NHTSA complaint #11310471, filed 2020-02, 13,000 miles2016: “Brought a Lexus IS200T in may 2016 6 months into having the car the AC and audio system completely went dead. Took it to the dealer they stated I had placed a coin in the radio hence the system shutting down I had to pay to replace everything. Then 2 months later the AC went again. Took it in at the one year mark the car needs tyres, brakes, trotle body, injectors and engine filters. …”
NHTSA complaint #11006378, filed 2017-07, 27,000 milesOther Lexus models
1,448 complaintsLexus RX
962 complaintsLexus RX350
833 complaintsLexus RX300
719 complaintsLexus IS 250
718 complaintsLexus ES300
677 complaintsLexus ES
658 complaintsLexus IS
579 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology