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Lexus NX200TModel year report

2015 Lexus NX200T Problems

Complaints
10filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
29,000miles, 9 complaints with mileage
Recalls
1campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
5 / 5stars overall, 2 rated versions
EPA fuel economy
25 mpgcombined, 2.0L 4-cyl FWD · 22 city / 28 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2015 Lexus NX200T (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 2015 Lexus NX200T. The part named most often is air bags, with 4 complaints (40% of the total), followed by other or unknown (3) and body and structure (3). 9 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 29,000 miles. Of all complaints, 4 involved a crash, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 160 technical service bulletins for this model year. Air bags complaints overlap with 3 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Other or unknown complaints overlap with 3 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

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”

NHTSA complaint #10950193, filed 2017-02, 42,500 miles

Other or unknown: “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 replaced in the system. This week the same exact thing happened again. The SUV had to be taken immediately to the dealership and the same exact repair was performed. …”

NHTSA complaint #11130653, filed 2018-09, 27,500 miles

Body and 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. …”

NHTSA complaint #11019028, filed 2017-08, 30,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 9 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 23,000 and 35,000 miles.

11%0–1022%10–2567%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (9 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 29,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

2017520182020
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2015 Lexus NX200T. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
NX200T · SUV AWD★★★★★4 / 4544 · 16.0% risk
NX200T · SUV FWD★★★★★4 / 4544 · 16.1% risk

Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2015 model year: forward collision warning optional, lane departure warning optional, automatic emergency braking not available.

Neighbouring years: 2016: same overall rating. A redesign between years can change both the car and the test.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2015 Lexus NX200T version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
NX 200t FWD2.0L 4-cyl6-speed automatic222825$3,300
NX 200t AWD2.0L 4-cyl6-speed automatic222824$3,400
NX 200t AWD F Sport2.0L 4-cyl6-speed automatic222724$3,400

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2015 Lexus NX200T → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 160 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 160 bulletins →

Other model years of the Lexus NX200T

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20171715,7500525—Falling
2016651,6820525—Not enough data
20151029,0001525—Not enough data

All Lexus NX200T model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2015 Lexus NX200T have?

NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 2015 Lexus NX200T as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2015 Lexus NX200T is reported most often?

Air bags is named most often, in 4 complaints (40% of the total), followed by other or unknown with 3.

Has the 2015 Lexus NX200T been recalled?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

How did the 2015 Lexus NX200T do in NHTSA crash tests?

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2015 Lexus NX200T 5 out of 5 stars overall, across 2 rated versions (body style and drive). Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.

What gas mileage does the 2015 Lexus NX200T get?

The EPA rates the 2015 Lexus NX200T (NX 200t, 2.0L 4-cyl) at 25 mpg combined, 22 city and 28 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,300 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2015 Lexus NX200T reported?

Among the 9 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 29,000 miles and the middle half falls between 23,000 and 35,000 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.