Model year record
2017 Lexus NX200T recalls & problems
The 2017 Lexus NX200T has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA, and 17 owner complaints. The most-reported problem area is unknown or other (4 complaints).
Safety recalls
No safety recalls have been filed for the 2017 Lexus NX200T.
Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.
Crash test ratings
2017 Lexus NX200T SUV AWD
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ |
|---|---|
| Side crash | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover risk | 16% |
Forward collision warning: Optional · Lane departure warning: Optional
2017 Lexus NX200T SUV FWD
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ |
|---|---|
| Side crash | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover risk | 16.1% |
Forward collision warning: Optional · Lane departure warning: Optional
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.
Fuel economy
NX 200t
| City / highway | 22 / 28 mpg |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Premium Gasoline |
2 L · 4 cyl · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive · about $3,300/year to fuel
NX 200t AWD
| City / highway | 22 / 28 mpg |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Premium Gasoline |
2 L · 4 cyl · Automatic (S6) · All-Wheel Drive · about $3,400/year to fuel
NX 200t AWD F Sport
| City / highway | 22 / 27 mpg |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Premium Gasoline |
2 L · 4 cyl · Automatic (S6) · All-Wheel Drive · about $3,400/year to fuel
EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.
What owners report
| Problem area | Complaints | Typical mileage* |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown or other | 4 | 22,000 mi |
| Service brakes | 3 | — |
| Wheels | 3 | — |
| Tires | 3 | 5,000 mi |
| StructureBody | 1 | — |
| Engine | 1 | — |
| Air bags | 1 | — |
| Seats | 1 | — |
| Power trainAutomatic transmission › Gear position indication (prndl) | 1 | — |
| Seat belts | 1 | — |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | — |
| Suspension | 1 | — |
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
The contact owns a 2017 Lexus NX200T. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle inadvertently stalled with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed with needing the electric fuel pump replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
- Unknown or other
TRIM AROUND FRONT CENTER A/C CRACKED. I SAT IN PARKED AND HEARD A CRACK. I ASSUME IT WAS DUE TO HEAT FROM SUNLIGHT. CRACKED AFTER LESS THAN 2 YEARS OF OWNERSHIP. BOUGHT BRAND NEW. AREA AROUND CUP HOLDER ALSO CRACKED AFTER ABOUT 1.5 YEARS OF OWNERSHIP. CONTACTED LEXUS ABOUT THIS BUT NOTHING WAS DONE. THEY SAID THEY WOULD GET BACK TO ME BUT THAT WAS 1 YEAR AGO. *TR
- Tires
YOKOHAMA TIRE SIDEWALL EXPLODED AT 60 MILES/ HR NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS.
- Service brakesCrash3 injuries
CAR FAILED TO STOP ON INCLINE AND HIT A GARAGE DOOR
- Suspension
AFTER REPLACING TIRES, AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS THE CAR SHAKES. REPLACED THE REPLACEMENT TIRES WITH A DIFFERENT MANUFACTURER AND TREAD TYPE AND STILL HAVE THE SAME VIBRATION AT THE SAME SPEED(S). TIRE PLACE PUT A TOTAL OF 10 TIRES ON THE VEHICLE TO NO AVAIL AND ROAD FORCE BALANCED THE TIRES. RECOMMENDED I TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP. THE LEXUS DEALERSHIP SAID THAT ONLY THE EXACT TIRES THAT CAME ON THE CAR WOULD GUARANTEE THE CAR WOULDN'T SHAKE. THEY ROADFORCE BLANCHED THE SAME TIRES AND CAME UP WITH VASTLY DIFFERENT RESULTS 2 WEEKS APART. WHEN ASKED WHAT WOULD HAPPEN WHEN THE TIRES THAT CAME ON THE VEHICLE WOULD BE DISCONTINUED THERE WAS NO RESPONSE. SO, IN SHORT, LEXUS HAS MADE A VEHICLE…
- Unknown or other
VEHICLE SELF-STARTED WHILE UNATTENDED. AFTER START#2 CAR WAS CHECKED FOR DASH LIGHTS AND RUNNING ENGINE WHEN LEFT. UPON RETURN THE GAS TANK WAS HALF USED AND CAR WAS RUNNING. THIS OCCURRED TWICE MORE. CAR PARKED IN A PUBLIC PARKING AREA-IT HAS YET TO HAPPEN IN OUR DRIVEWAY, BUT AFTER READING ABOUT PEOPLE FORGETTING TO TURN OFF THEIR PUSHBUTTON START AUTOS AND SUCCUMBING TO EXHAUST GAS I WONDER IF THEY REALLY FORGOT OR THE CAR SELF STARTED LIKE OURS..
- Service brakesCrash1 injury
TRAVELING ON ON H-1 EAST FREEWAY, NEAR THE RADFORD PEDESTRIAN OVERPASS, IN HONOLULU, HAWAII, ON WAY TO AIRPORT WHEN BRAKES APPLIED AND DID NOT WORK, CAR CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. REPEATED COMPRESSION OF BRAKES FAILED TO SLOW OR STOP VEHICLE. BRAKES FAILED CAUSING DRIVER TO CRASH INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE.
- Vehicle speed controlCrash2 injuries
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2017 LEXUS NX200T. WHILE DRIVING 11 MPH INTO A GARAGE, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING AND CRASHED INTO THE BACK WALL OF THE GARAGE. ALL THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. BOTH THE DRIVER AND THE FRONT PASSENGER SUSTAINED INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A TOW YARD AND DEEMED A TOTAL LOSS. THE DEALER WAS NOT CALLED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT WOULD FOLLOW UP ON THE FAILURE, BUT THE CONTACT WAS STILL AWAITING A CALL BACK. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 11,500.
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.