2015 Lexus NX200tProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 10 owner complaints about the 2015 Lexus NX200t, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 20V-012 the manufacturer reports only 84% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 12, 2020. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2015 Lexus NX200t 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
Air bags44
Structure32
Steering10
Service brakes11
Electrical system10
Fuel system, gasoline10

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

1 recall

2015 Lexus NX200t 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.

84%repaired · 2022 Q1

Delivery: fuel pump

Recall 20V-012 · Jan 13, 2020 · 1,830,752 vehicles · 1,540,470 repaired

Risk. If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

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 NX200t 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 NX200t median. How we score

'15'16'17
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2015 Lexus NX200t safety ratings

2015 Lexus NX200T SUV FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

★★★★★Overall rating
2015 Lexus NX200t frontal crash test, NHTSA
Frontal crash★★★★★
2015 Lexus NX200t side barrier test, NHTSA
Side barrier★★★★★
2015 Lexus NX200t side pole test, NHTSA
Side pole★★★★★
  • Rollover: 4 stars (16.1% risk)
  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: Optional
  • Lane departure warning: Optional
In owners' words

What NX200t owners report

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

ON OCTOBER 31, 2018 AT APPROXIMATELY 5:15 PM I WAS INVOLVED IN A TRAFFIC CRASH WHERE MY DRIVER AIRBAG FAILED TO DEPLOY DURING A T-BONE COLLISION AT SPEEDS OF 35-40 MPH.I WAS TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN ANOTHER DRIVER CAME THROUGH A SIDE ROAD WITHOUT STOPPING. THE FRONT OF MY VEHICLE IMPACTED THE…
Complaint 11144629 · Nov 1, 2018 · 44,000 miles
ON AUGUST 07, 2017 AT APPROXIMATELY 4:49 PM CDT MY DAUGHTER WAS INVOLVED IN A ACCIDENT, CAR CRASH AS REAR END COLLISION. SHE WAS DRIVING 2015 LEXUS NX 200T ON THE SERVICE ROAD ABOUT 39 MPH AND AT THE DISTANCE ABOUT 50 TO 60 FEET AS SHE WAS APPROACHING IN THE CAR IN FRONT, SHE HAD HER FOOT ON THE…
Complaint 11019028 · Aug 22, 2017 · 30,000 miles
WHILE IN MOTION, WAS IN AN ACCIDENT AND RECEIVED A DIRECT IMPACT TO THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR. HOWEVER, THE DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG MALFUNCTIONED AND DID NOT INFLATE CAUSING ME TO RECEIVE AN INJURY TO MY LEFT SHOULDER. ALL THE OTHER AIRBAGS IN THE VEHICLE INFLATED....UPDATED 03/29/17 *BF *CN
Complaint 10950193 · Feb 7, 2017 · 42,500 miles

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