2015 Lexus NX200Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 10 owner complaints about the 2015 Lexus NX200, most often about the steering. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 15V-341 the manufacturer reports only 94% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 18, 2016. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2015 Lexus NX200 has problems

10 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Steering20
Service brakes21
Wheels20
Suspension10
Vehicle speed control11
Structure10
Equipment adaptive/mobility10
Fuel/propulsion system10
Electrical system10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2015 Lexus NX200 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

94%repaired · 2016 Q4

Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip

Recall 15V-341 · Jun 3, 2015 · 3,013 vehicles · 2,836 repaired

Risk. Under some driving conditions, when the ABS is activated, the malfunctioning ABS actuator could cause a loss of vehicle stability, increasing the risk of a…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Lexus.

Best & worst years

2015 vs. every other NX200 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the NX200 median. How we score

'15'16'17
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What NX200 owners report

Recent steering complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

MY BRAND NEW NX200T CONSTANTLY PULLS TO THE RIGHT. WHILE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS WHEN COMMUTING TO WORK I CONSTANTLY HAVE TO KEEP PRESSURE ON MY STEERING WHEEL PULLING IT LEFT IN ORDER TO KEEP MY CAR GOING IN A STRAIGHT LINE ON ANY ROAD. I HAVE BEEN TO THE DEALER TWO TIMES AND BOTH TIMES THEY HAVE TOLD…
Complaint 10777876 · Sep 26, 2015 · 100 miles
I PURCHASED A BRAND NEW LEXUS NX200T F SPORT AWD ON JUNE 16, 2015 AT 145 MILES. ON JUNE 18, 2015, A FRIEND SUGGESTED THAT I TOOK THE CAR FOR A LONGER HIGHWAY TEST DRIVE AND DISCOVERED THE CAR IS STEERING OFF TO THE RIGHT ON HIGHWAY 15 FROM LAS VEGAS, NV TO PRIMM, NV. I CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP AND…
Complaint 10732722 · Jul 8, 2015 · 300 miles

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