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Lexus Nx200t problems, recalls & best years

The deets on every Nx200t from 2015 to 2017: 33 owner complaints and 1 recalls across 3 model years.

The model years with the most owner complaints are 2017 (17), 2015 (10), 2016 (6). Best fuel economy: 25 mpg combined (2017).

Lexus Nx200t
Photo: Navigator84 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons. Representative photo of this generation; trim may differ.

Problem areas across all years

Other / unknown8
Airbags6
Brakes5
Body & structure4
Wheels3
Tires3
Fuel system2
Engine2

Year by year

YearRecallsComplaintsBest mpg
201511025
20160625
201701725

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FAQ

What is the worst year for the Lexus Nx200t?

The model years with the most owner complaints are 2017 (17), 2015 (10), 2016 (6).

How many recalls has the Lexus Nx200t had?

Across 2015–2017, NHTSA lists 1 vehicle recall campaigns by model year (a campaign that covers several years counts once per year).