2016 LEXUS NX200T — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
5/5
Safety Rating
7
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
25
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2016 LEXUS NX200T
The 2016 LEXUS NX200T has received a total of 7 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). It earned an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program crash tests. 25 technical service bulletins have been issued by Toyota Motor Corporation for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Air Bags (1 complaint), Engine (1 complaint), and Forward Collision Avoidance (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2016 LEXUS NX200T
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2016 LEXUS NX200T. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2016 LEXUS NX200T
7 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 LEXUS NX200T. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Airantilockabs Warning Light | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Safety Rating for the 2016 LEXUS NX200T
The 2016 LEXUS NX200T received an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
| Test Category | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall Rating | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Frontal Crash | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
| Side Crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Rollover | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
Safety ratings are based on controlled crash tests conducted by NHTSA. A 5-star rating indicates the highest level of occupant protection.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2016 LEXUS NX200T
Toyota Motor Corporation has issued 25 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2016 LEXUS NX200T. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
19LE05 Technical — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
TI: 19LE05 Expired December 1, 2022
L-SB-0017-16 Obs — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE September 02, 2020: This bulletin is no longer applicable and is now obsolete.
L-SB-0031-20 — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
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 Multi-Information Display (MID) will tell...
L-SB-0031-20 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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 Multi-Information Display (MID) will tell...
L-SB-0017-18 — STEERING
TSB: Some 2015 - 2017 model year NX 200t, 2015 - 2018 model year NX 300h, and 2018 model year NX 300 vehicles may exhibit a slight pull/drift to the right. Some vehicles manufactured with excessive cross caster may cause this condition to occur. Follow the Repair Procedure in this...
L-SB-0009-18 — LANE DEPARTURE
TSB: Some 2015 - 2016 model year NX 200t and NX 300h vehicles equipped with blind spot monitor may exhibit a blind spot monitor warning message with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) C1AB2 (Short to Ground in Outer Mirror Indicator [Master]) or C1AB3 (Short to Ground in Outer Mirror Indicator [Slave])...
L-SB-0119-17 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
TSB: Some 2015 ? 2017 model year NX 200t vehicles equipped with 8AR-FTS engines may exhibit an abnormal vibration at idle in Park. The Engine Control Module/ECM (SAE Term: Powertrain Control Module/PCM) logic has been modified to reduce the possibility of this condition occurring. Follow the Repair Procedure in this...
L-SB-0111-17 — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
TSB: Some 2015 ? 2016 NX 200t/300h vehicles may exhibit a condition in which the LH or RH power back door actuator (Power Back Door Unit Assy Set) separates from the ball mount bracket (Back Door Damper Stay Bracket) on the hatch or body side. Follow the Repair Procedure in...
GLP TI NX200t an — PARKING BRAKE
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 pedal is depressed with the shift lever in...
L-SB-0041-16 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
TSB: Some 2015 - 2016 model year NX 200t vehicles equipped with 8AR-FTS engines may exhibit a MIL "ON" condition with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P019023 (Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor "A" Signal Stuck Low). The Engine Control Module/ECM (SAE Term: Powertrain Control Module/PCM) logic has been modified to reduce the...
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2016 LEXUS NX200T
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the LEXUS NX200T
- 2015 LEXUS NX200T — 14 complaints
- 2016 LEXUS NX200T (current)
- 2017 LEXUS NX200T — 22 complaints
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