2016 Lexus NX200T Problems
- Complaints
- 6filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 51,682miles, 4 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns 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 2016 Lexus NX200T (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2016 Lexus NX200T. The part named most often is brakes, with 2 complaints (33% of the total), followed by air bags (1) and engine (1). 4 of the complaints include a mileage, and 50% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 51,682 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 160 technical service bulletins for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 6 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Air bags 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.
- Brakes2 33%
- Air bags1 17%
- Engine1 17%
- Other or unknown1 17%
Example complaints
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 disengage the breaks and shut the vehicle off. I begin to exit and as my second leg is half way out, the vehicle begins to roll backwards. …”
NHTSA complaint #11156100, filed 2018-12, 19,364 milesAir 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 it is not fixed. Please help.”
NHTSA complaint #11151388, filed 2018-11Engine: “Reported sudden drop in fuel mileage at 1+yr, dealer said no problem detected, shortly after (10k? Miles) normal maintenance plug replacement engine warning came on, engine ran rough, #1plug was burned up , 7 months later engine went to safe mode at 65mph, no power, drive train disabled, no shift... Dealer claimed #2 injector failed, recommended replacing all of them. Seems to be a systemic problem if they recommended replacing all of them. Lexus woodland hills.”
NHTSA complaint #11206205, filed 2019-05, 92,000 milesForward collision avoidance: “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 dealer (Lexus of huntsville in huntsville, alabama), but the cause of the failure could not be determined. Computer printouts confirmed that the avoidance system had activated on four separate occasions. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 200. Updated 10/18/17”
NHTSA complaint #11016208, filed 2017-08, 200 milesMileage when problems were reported
50% of the 4 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 19,364 and 84,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2016 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.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Side pole | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NX200T · SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | 4 / 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 · 16.0% risk |
| NX200T · SUV FWD | ★★★★★ | 4 / 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 · 16.1% risk |
Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2016 model year: forward collision warning optional, lane departure warning optional, automatic emergency braking not available.
Neighbouring years: 2015: same overall rating; 2017: 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 2016 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).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NX 200t FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 6-speed automatic | 22 | 28 | 25 | $3,300 |
| NX 200t AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 6-speed automatic | 22 | 28 | 24 | $3,400 |
| NX 200t AWD F Sport | 2.0L 4-cyl | 6-speed automatic | 22 | 27 | 24 | $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
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2016 Lexus NX200T in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by 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.
- 10235215Feb 9, 2023Fuel system, Electrical system. TSB: Some 2013 ? 2020 model year Lexus vehicles may exhibit a hard start and/or MIL ON condition with one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): ?DTC P0171 and/or P0174 (System…
- 10230353Dec 1, 2022Equipment. TI: 19LE05 Expired December 1, 2022
- 10230352Dec 1, 2022Equipment. DP: Limited Service Campaign KLG expired December 01, 2022
- 10230351Dec 1, 2022Equipment. TI: 19LE05 Expired December 1, 2022
- 10230350Dec 1, 2022Equipment. DP: Customer Support Program 19LE05 expired December 1, 2022.
- 10214355Apr 13, 2022Equipment. Lexus Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements 4.13.2022
- 10209023Feb 24, 2022Air bags. TSB: Some 2005 ? 2022 model year Lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty smell is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the…
- 10207962Jan 28, 2022Electrical system. TSB: This Service Bulletin includes guidelines meant to help determine whether to repair or replace a wire harness assembly based on damage type. This Service Bulletin should be used in conjunction…
- 10207945Jan 12, 2022Wheels, Tires, Equipment. POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Lexus. This information must be kept near the point of…
- 10204556Nov 10, 2021Lane departure, Forward collision avoidance, Back-over…. TSB: For proper calibration of the millimeter wave radar sensor, the vehicle and radar target must be on a level surface with a consistent plane. If a level surface with a consistent plane is not…
Other model years of the Lexus NX200T
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 17 | 15,750 | 0 | 5 | 25 | — | Falling |
| 2016 | 6 | 51,682 | 0 | 5 | 25 | — | Not enough data |
| 2015 | 10 | 29,000 | 1 | 5 | 25 | — | Not enough data |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2016 Lexus NX200T have?
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2016 Lexus NX200T as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2016 Lexus NX200T is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 2 complaints (33% of the total), followed by air bags with 1.
Has the 2016 Lexus NX200T been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How did the 2016 Lexus NX200T do in NHTSA crash tests?
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2016 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 2016 Lexus NX200T get?
The EPA rates the 2016 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 2016 Lexus NX200T reported?
Among the 4 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 51,682 miles and the middle half falls between 19,364 and 84,000 miles; 50% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 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.