Problems · NHTSA complaints
2017 Lexus NX200T problems
Owners filed 28 complaints about the 2017 Lexus NX200T with NHTSA between Jan 2017 and May 2024. The most-cited component is service brakes (5).
Complaints
28
Filed with NHTSA
Crashes
9
Reported by owners
Fires
0
Reported by owners
Injuries
12
People reported injured
Deaths
0
Reported to NHTSA
Complaints by component
One complaint can cite several components
- Service brakes5
- Tires3
- Wheels3
- Electrical system2
- Power train2
- Engine2
- Forward collision avoidance2
- Suspension2
- Vehicle speed control2
- Seats2
- Air bags2
- Latches/locks/linkages1
- Back over prevention1
- Steering1
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 10, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
When complaints were filed
Does it get worse with age? Complaints per calendar year filed
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| Model year | Complaints filed per calendar year |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 5 |
| 2018 | 7 |
| 2019 | 3 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2022 | 6 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 2 |
Mileage at failure isn’t a structured field in NHTSA complaint data, so we don’t chart it. Some owners mention it in their reports below.
Top problems in owners’ words
Verbatim from NHTSA complaints, newest first
Service brakes
5 reports3 crashes
“While traveling at freeway speeds the vehicle's emergency braking system activated without the operator initiating the system resulting in rear wheels locking up, causing the vehicle to go into a rear wheel skid.”
Tires
3 reports
“YOKOHAMA TIRE SIDEWALL EXPLODED AT 60 MILES/ HR NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS.”
Wheels
3 reports
“AFTER REPLACING TIRES, AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS THE CAR SHAKES. REPLACED THE REPLACEMENT TIRES WITH A DIFFERENT MANUFACTURER AND TREAD TYPE AND STILL HAVE THE SAME VIBRATION AT THE SAME SPEED(S). TIRE PLACE PUT A TOTAL OF 10 TIRES ON THE VEHICLE TO NO AVAIL AND ROAD FORCE BALANCED THE TIRES. RECOMMENDED I TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP. THE LEXUS DEALERSHIP SAID THAT ONLY THE EXACT TIRES THAT CAME ON THE CAR WOULD GUARANTEE THE CAR WOULDN'T SHAKE. THEY ROADFORCE BLANCHED THE SAME TIRES AND CAME UP WITH VASTLY DIFFERENT RESULTS 2 WEEKS APART. WHEN ASKED WHAT WOULD HAPPEN WHEN THE TIRES THAT CAME ON THE VEHICLE WOULD BE DISCONTINUED THERE WAS NO RESPONSE. SO, IN SHORT, LEXUS HAS MADE A VEHICLE THAT, ONCE THE OEM SELECTED TIRES ARE DISCONTINUED, WILL NO LONGER PROVIDE A SMOOTH RIDE.”
Electrical system
2 reports1 crash
“I was pulling into a parking space at a gas station and the vehicle took off at a fast speed and I could not stop the vehicle, the “parking assist light came in saying parking assist malfunction, I tried braking and nothing, the car kept going I hit something then it stop as I put the gear in park, the passenger electrical window won’t operate from the driver side, Lexus refused to take responsibility of an electrical problem occurred as the vehicle malfunctioned, at the shop they claimed nothing was wrong, with breaks or no electrical problem, there is something wrong with a part that causes difficulty getting the tire off and in turn damaging the tire , this was told to me be a auto repair shop, Lexus did nothing to take responsibility nor did they treat me well, as if I just decided to ram my car into something, I later read other reports where this vehicle had same problem with the vehicle just taking off and driver unable to stop the vehicle , I only had the car for about 4 months, and theirs all happened, I was afraid to drive it for awhile, but they wouldn’t even swap the car out for another”
Power train
2 reports1 crash
“WATER PUMP LEAKING COOLANT: This pump which pushes coolant for engine's cooling system is leaking in several Lexus vehicles. If not replaced, engine will not be operating efficiently and could result in catastrophic engine damage. My vehicle although out of warranty has not even reached 40,000 miles. Dealer provided estimate of $1,134.81 + tax. Dealer warned that if not replaced it could result in catastrophic engine damage that has costed people between $7,000-$21,000. On further research on Internet, I found that coolant water pump has failed in Lexus for several customers, for multiple models of Lexus, for several years, at low mileages. Despite this Lexus has never issued a recall of defective coolant water pump. I would request NHTSA to please investigate this serios issue. Thank You !!”
Engine
2 reports
“FAGAN ROUSSEAU 5-06-2017 REPORTING . DEALERS HATE ME! FOR GOOD CAUSE, NO RECORDS SHOWING DOT NUMBER ON TIRES WITH WARRANTY PAYING OUT ON TIRE PRESSURE CHECK OF MONTHLY SITTING , VALVE STEMS LEAK AIR, BATTERY SITTING OVER TIME LOSES CHARGE, WARRANTY PAYS FOR DEALER TO UNWRAP VEHICLE AND ATTACH GLUE DECALS TO PAINT PROTECTED UNDER WARRANTY, NO RECORD OF BRAND TITLE , EPA=FILTERS, STORAGE OR DRIVER TYPE, ENGINE MEETING EMMISSIONS, DOT = FROM JAPAN TO USA TO TOYOTA MOTOR SALES TO DEALER TO ME TEST DRIVING CLD CLASS C COMMERCIAL LEXUS TYPE O VEHICLE. TOYOTA WANTS FLOOR MATS INSPECTED. AFTER MARKET PARTS ADDED, NO DOCUMENTS LISTED. NO MANUFACTURED DATE , IN FLOOR ROOM OF LEXUS, 13025 W DODGE ST, OMAHA, NE, 68154”
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 10, 2026
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.