2015 Lexus NX200: problems, recalls and reliability
1 recall and 10 owner complaints on record; most reports concern wheels.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Jun 2015
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Driving on highway, approximately 60 mph with sunroof closed - no other cars or overpass nearby - and sunroof exploded, raining glass inside. Jagged glass edges pointed outward, indicating force of explosion from inside.”Owner report · Structure · Jun 2016
“Car hesitates when accelerator is depressed rapidly and fully. Very dangerous. Occurs from both standstill and while in motion.. Toyota dealer advised this is characteristic of turbo engine.”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · May 2016
“I was recently involved in a car crash. Had my foot on the brake and my vehicle barely stopped or slowed down and I ended up hitting another vehicle head on. I was not formally informed by toyota or lexus about this brake recall until my auto insurance carrier sent me a report valuing my vehicle as it has now become a total loss.”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Jan 2016
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“Electronic key fob failed to adequately warn that the vehicle was not in park when I exited vehicle resulting in rollaway vehicle. No injuries.”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Aug 2015
“Tl* the contact owns a 2015 lexus nx200. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v341000 (service brakes, hydraulic) and stated that the parts needed for the repair were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.”Owner report · Service Brakes · Jul 2015
When filing, owners marked a crash in 1 of these complaints and injuries in 2 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 1 campaign
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2015 Lexus NX200t vehicles manufactured December 18, 2014, to February 2, 2015. These vehicles are equipped with an Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS), Traction Control System (TRAC), and Vehicle Stability Control System (VSC) which are controlled by an ABS actuator. A component inside the actuator may have been damaged during its assembly and may cause the actuator to not function properly.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the ABS actuator, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on July 21, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
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Is the 2015 Lexus NX200 reliable?
NHTSA has 10 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on record for the 2015 Lexus NX200. The most complained-about area is wheels.
Does the 2015 Lexus NX200 have open recalls?
1 recall campaign has been issued, the latest concerning service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.