Model year

2016 Lexus NX200T

SUV, gasoline, 4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4, built in Japan. Owner complaints on file from Jun 19, 2017 to Sep 30, 2020.

Recall campaigns covering this model year0No recall campaign lists this model year
Owner complaints6Below the median 2016 suv
Severity index16.72016 suvs average 6.0
First 24 months2Complaints in its first two years
Complaints over time

Complaints about the 2016 Lexus NX200T peaked in 2017, with 2 filed

Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.

00.511.5220172201820192020202120222023202420252026
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Components

33% of complaints about the 2016 Lexus NX200T name brakes

Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.

Brakes
2
Airbags
1
Engine and cooling
1
Driver assistance
1
Visibility and wipers
1
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls

No recall campaign lists the 2016 Lexus NX200T

Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 2016 Lexus NX200T

The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.

6 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.

  1. Filed Sep 30, 2020Failure Sep 16, 202084,000 milesVista, CAService brakes, Abs warning light

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 LEXUS NX200T. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON PLACING THE GEAR SHIFTER INTO REVERSE, THE ABS ACTUATOR FAILURE WARNING MESSAGE APPEARED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO LEXUS CARLSBAD (5444 PASEO DEL NORTE, CARLSBAD, CA 92008) WHERE THEY DETERMINED THAT THE ABS ACTUATOR WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 84,000.

    NHTSA complaint 11362100
  2. Filed May 8, 2019Failure May 2, 201992,000 milesSanta Clarita, CAEngine

    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
  3. Filed Dec 5, 2018Failure Nov 30, 201819,364 milesPittsburgh, PAService brakesCrash

    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. I WAS ALMOST PINNED BY A STREET SIGN, AND AFTER AN UNSUCCESSFUL ATTEMPT TO GET IN AND GAIN CONTROL, MY NEIGHBOR HOLLERED FOR ME TO LET IT GO, AS THE BACK END OF THE VEHICLE FORCED ME TO BE PUSHED TO THE GROUND. IT PROCEEDS DOWN THE HILL MAKING CONTACT W FOUR VEHICLES.

    NHTSA complaint 11156100
  4. Filed Nov 14, 2018Failure Jan 31, 2018APO, AEAir bags, Unknown or other

    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
  5. Filed Aug 18, 2017Failure Jan 2, 2017200 milesHuntsville, ALForward collision avoidance

    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. 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*LJ *TR

    NHTSA complaint 11016208
  6. Filed Jun 19, 2017Failure Oct 24, 2016Magnolia, DESun/moon roof assembly

    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. THE DEALER (KOONS LEXUS OF WILMINGTON, 2100 PENNSYLVANIA AVE, WILMINGTON, DE 19806, (302) 427-4400) REPLACED THE SUN ROOF. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THERE WAS NO SERVICE CAMPAIGN OR RECALL TO PROVIDE A SOLUTION. THE VIN AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE NOT AVAILABLE.

    NHTSA complaint 11000053
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations

NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year

Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins

160 manufacturer communications cover this model year

Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall; the 60 most recent are listed.

  • LSB000523 Feb 9, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    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 Too Lean Bank 1/Bank 2) ?DTC P0087 Fuel Rail / System Pre…
  • KLG Technical In Dec 1, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    TI: 19LE05 Expired December 1, 2022
  • KLG Dealer Packa Dec 1, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    DP: Limited Service Campaign KLG expired December 01, 2022
  • 19LE05 Technical Dec 1, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    TI: 19LE05 Expired December 1, 2022
  • 19LE05 Dealer Pa Dec 1, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    DP: Customer Support Program 19LE05 expired December 1, 2022.
  • Safety Recall 22 Apr 13, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Lexus Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements 4.13.2022
  • L-SB-0004-22 Feb 24, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    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 odor and address this condition. The purpose of this servi…
  • L-SB-0002-22 Jan 28, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    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 with the applicable model and model year Electronic Wiring …
  • Lexus PRO19-02 - Jan 12, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    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 vehicle sale and be available to any customer that requests i…
  • LTT019315 Dec 17, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Fuel Injection Active Test Remedy - 2GR-FKS and 8AR-fts
  • LSB003415 Aug 5, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Floor Mat Installation During PDS
  • LSB003315 Aug 5, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    The Position before New Vehicle Delivery
  • LSB003015 Jul 28, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    XM Actvation Confirmation during PDS
  • LSB002015 Jun 29, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Battery Maintenance for In-Stock Vehicles.
  • LSB001416 Mar 17, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Leather Care Best Practices.
  • LSB000816 Feb 2, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Battery Maintenance During PDS
  • L-SB-0046-21 Nov 10, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    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 available, use the Floor Slope Compensation Procedure in this…
  • L-SB-0018-14 Obs Jul 26, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    OBSOLETE NOTICE July 26, 2021: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0024-21.
  • L-TT-0301-21 Rev Jul 6, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    TT: Some 2015-2021 model year vehicles equipped with Dynamic Torque Control AWD system may experience a ?Noise? or ?Abnormal Operation? condition from the rear differential front coupling. In some cases, even an ?AWD System Message? with or without a DTC …
  • Lexus PRO21-UFRM May 24, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    POL: UPDATES TO THE 2014-2021 LEXUS UNIVERSAL FLAT RATE MANUAL
  • L-TT-0221-17Rev1 Mar 22, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Diagnosis of bluetooth connectivity complaints.
  • GLD-60116 Jun 1, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Safety connect system disabled.
  • Lexus Safety Re Mar 31, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Lexus Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements
  • L-SB-0007-21 Mar 30, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    TSB: Some 2015 ? 2017 model year NX 200t, 2016 ? 2017 model year GS 200t, IS 200t, and RC 200t, 2018 ? 2019 model year GS 300, and 2018 ? 2020 model year IS 300, NX 300, and RC 300 vehicles equipped with an 8AR-FTS engine may exhibit a MIL ON condition with…
  • L-TT-0281-20 Rev Mar 16, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    TT: Some customers may encounter Bluetooth® connectivity concerns such as: ?Difficulty to pair the phone. ?Intermittent Bluetooth® failure to connect to the vehicle when first turning on the vehicle. ?Various Bluetooth® Audio functions are no longer f…
  • L-SB-0031-20 Rev Mar 12, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    TSB: Some 2015 ? 2017 NX 200t and 2018 ? 2020 NX 300 model year vehicles may exhibit a MIL ON condition with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P125D71 (Fuel Flow Control Valve Performance Actuator Stuck) present. The Multi-Information Display (MID) may tell t…
  • L-SB-0039-20 Oct 16, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    TSB: This Service Bulletin provides updated non-electric water pump leak inspection and diagnostic tips for some 2008 ? 2021 model year Lexus vehicles.
  • L-TT-0294-20 Oct 30, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    TT: HVAC drain tube is found to blocked/clogged.
  • L-SB-0017-16 Obs Sep 2, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE September 02, 2020: This bulletin is no longer applicable and is now obsolete.
  • L-SB-0031-20 Aug 26, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    TSB: Some 2015 ? 2017 NX 200t and 2018 ? 2020 NX 300 model year vehicles may exhibit a MIL ON condition with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P125D71 (Fuel Flow Control Valve Performance Actuator Stuck) present. Some vehicles may also enter ?limp mode? and the…
  • KLG_19LE05-TI-Up Aug 24, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    TI: TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR LIMITED SERVICE CAMPAIGN KLG CUSTOMER SUPPORT PROGRAM 19LE05 SAFETY CONNECT SYSTEM ? VEHICLE LOCATION INACCURATE
  • L-SB-0031-20 Aug 26, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    TSB: Some 2015 ? 2017 NX 200t and 2018 ? 2020 NX 300 model year vehicles may exhibit a MIL ON condition with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P125D71 (Fuel Flow Control Valve Performance Actuator Stuck) present. Some vehicles may also enter ?limp mode? and the…
  • L-SB-0002-20 Rev Aug 5, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    TSB: Vehicles may display evidence of a fluid leak or fluid seep from powertrain components. This bulletin explains how to determine the differences between a fluid leak versus a fluid seep. Cases that are determined to be a ?leak? should be repaired acco…
  • L-TT-0235-17 Rev Aug 5, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    TT: HVAC drain tube is found to blocked/clogged.
  • L-SB-0002-20 Rev Aug 5, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    TSB: Vehicles may display evidence of a fluid leak or fluid seep from powertrain components. This bulletin explains how to determine the differences between a fluid leak versus a fluid seep. Cases that are determined to be a ?leak? should be repaired acco…
  • L-TT-0235-17 Rev Aug 5, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    TT: HVAC drain tube is found to blocked/clogged.
  • L-SB-0023-20 Jun 23, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin Nos. ST004-01, SU001-08, and L-SB-0174-08. The aforementioned bulletins are obsolete, and any printed versions should be discarded. Be sure to review the ent…
  • Lexus Safety Re May 1, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements
  • L-SB-0179-17 Obs Apr 6, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE April 06, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0008-20. Replacement Certification Labels and VIN Plates
  • L-SB-0008-20 Apr 6, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin Nos. L-SB-0048-08, PG007-07, PG016-01, PG015-01, PG004-97, PG003-97, PG003-93, PG002-90, L-SB-0048-08, PG007-07, PG016-01, PG015-01, PG004-97, PG003-97, PG003 9…
  • L-TT-0284-20 Mar 26, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    TT: For proper calibration of the millimeter wave radar sensor, the vehicle must be on a level surface. If a level surface is not available, this tech tip should be used in conjunction with the repair manual to set the angle of the front millimeter wave rad…
  • L-TT-0254-18 Mar 26, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    TT: In certain cases of leaking air conditioning systems, the root cause of the leak is inadvertently overlooked, causing a repeat repair. To improve customer satisfaction and repair A/C system leaks in one dealer visit, Toyota has developed a set of guid…
  • L-TT-0281-20 Mar 9, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    TT: Some customers may encounter Bluetooth® connectivity concerns such as: ?Difficulty to pair the phone. ?Intermittent Bluetooth® failure to connect to the vehicle when first turning on the vehicle. ?Various Bluetooth® Audio functions are no longer …
  • L-SB-0060-13 Obs Feb 6, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    TSB: February 06, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0003-20.
  • L-SB-0003-20 Feb 6, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    TSB: Some 2006 ? 2020 model year Lexus vehicles may exhibit odors that naturally occur from the HVAC system and/or related environmental factors. Although there is no way to eliminate these odors, follow the General Procedure in this bulletin to minimize …
  • 19LE05 - Dealer Dec 10, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Dealer Package: December 10, 2019 Vehicle total has decreased by approximately 6,260 vehicles. Vehicles were moved from Customer Support Program 19LE05 and added to Limited Service Campaign KLG.
  • L-SB-0170-17_Rev Dec 10, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    TSB: REVISION NOTICE December 10, 2019 Rev2: ? The Parts Information and Required Tools & Equipment sections have been updated. November 14, 2018 Rev1: ? The Parts Information and Required Tools & Equipment sections have been updated. Any previous printed …
  • KLG_Area Letter_ Sep 12, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Area Letter: The Data Communication Module (DCM) in the subject vehicles are equipped with software to identify the location of the vehicle using the Global Positioning System (GPS) to support features of the Safety Connect system. Due to incorrect programm…
  • 19LE05 - Dealer Oct 17, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Dealer Package: The Data Communication Module (DCM) in the subject vehicles is equipped with software to identify the location of the vehicle using the Global Positioning System (GPS) to support features of the Safety Connect system. Due to incorrect progra…
  • 19LE05 - Area Le Oct 17, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Area Letter: The Data Communication Module (DCM) in the subject vehicles is equipped with software to identify the location of the vehicle using the Global Positioning System (GPS) to support features of the Safety Connect system. Due to incorrect programmi…
  • 19LE05 - Region Oct 17, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Region Email: The Data Communication Module (DCM) in the subject vehicles is equipped with software to identify the location of the vehicle using the Global Positioning System (GPS) to support features of the Safety Connect system. Due to incorrect program…
  • L-TT-0221-17_Rev Oct 11, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    TT: Some customers may encounter Bluetooth® connectivity concerns such as: ? Difficulty to pair the phone. ? Intermittent Bluetooth® failure to connect to the vehicle when first turning on the vehicle. ? Various Bluetooth® Audio functions are no longer func…
  • KLG - Dealer Pac Oct 2, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Dealer Package: 10/02/19 KLG: Vehicle applicability for remedy in relation to Safety Connect Subscription. The Data Communication Module (DCM) in the subject vehicles are equipped with software to identify the location of the vehicle using the Global Posit…
  • L-SB-0018-14_Rev Jun 13, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    TSB: REVISION NOTICE June 13, 2019 Rev2: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2018 ? 2019 model year Lexus vehicles. March 13, 2017 Rev1: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2015 ? 2017 model year Lexus vehicles. ? The Parts Information sect…
  • L-SB-0148-17_Rev Apr 19, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    TSB: Some 2015 ? 2017 model year NX200t, NX300h, and 2016 ? 2017 model year RX350 and RX450h vehicles may exhibit an intermittent MIL ON condition with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) B1000 (Center Airbag Sensor Assembly Malfunction) stored in the history. Th…
  • L-TT-0193-15 Dec 17, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    TT: TMS has discovered the current engine active test ?Control the Injection Mode? is not operating as desired when controlling the direct injectors manually on 2GR-FKS or 8AR-FTS engines. When direct injection is started and then stopped using the active …
  • L-TT-0127-13 Rev Dec 15, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    TT: Navigation microSD card reads an error when missing or swapped from another vehicle.
  • L-TT-0215-16 Dec 30, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    TT: Some 2015 - 2017MY NX200t/300h vehicles with Original Equipment (OE) wheels and tires with less than 5,000 miles, may experience a vibration at highway speeds. Please confirm vehicle has no prior repair history.
  • GLP TI NX200t an Dec 16, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Technical Instructions: The Brake Hold system maintains brake application when the shift lever is in a forward gear position or in ?N? (Neutral) and the brake pedal has been depressed to stop the vehicle. The system releases the brake when the accelerator …
  • GLP Dealer Packa Dec 16, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Dealer Package: The Brake Hold system maintains brake application when the shift lever is in a forward gear position or in ?N? (Neutral) and the brake pedal has been depressed to stop the vehicle. The system releases the brake when the accelerator pedal is…
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.