2016 Lexus NX200T

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2016 Lexus NX200T
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:46:21.591Z

Only 6 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 6 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

Complaints
6

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

2015: 10 complaints 2015 2016: 6 complaints 2016 6 2017: 17 complaints 2017
2015: 10 complaints 2015 2016: 6 complaints 2016 6 2017: 17 complaints 2017
2015: 10 complaints 2015 2016: 6 complaints 2016 6 2017: 17 complaints 2017

2016: 6 complaints

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YearComplaints
201510
20166
201717

Known problem areas

Only 6 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Service brakes

2 of 6 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing air.

CRASH
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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-12-05

Visibility

1 of 6 total reports mentions: visibility, most commonly citing sun/moon roof assembly.

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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-06-19

Forward collision avoidance

1 of 6 total reports mentions: forward collision avoidance.

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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-08-18

Engine

1 of 6 total reports mentions: engine.

Air bags

1 of 6 total reports mentions: air bags.

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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-11-14

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

2016 Lexus NX200T — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Visibility: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Forward collision avoidance: 1 report on file for this year.

FAQ

Is the 2016 Lexus NX200T reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Lexus NX200T?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2016 Lexus NX200T have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.