This Problem Across All Years
Hello, I own a 2015 Lexus NX200T. On 9/13/2025 I was pulling into a spot to park, going slow at maybe 4-5 mph, my vehicle suddenly violently accelerates on its own. I had to slam multiple times on the brakes to avoid killing two pedestrians right in front of my vehicle. I was in seconds of killing them and pinning them between the vehicle that was in front of me. I did everything in my power to keep hitting the breaks as hard as I could until it stopped within inches of the two pedestrians. This was extremely dangerous and could have killed a mother and daughter in that split second. This appears to be a case of unintended acceleration, which I understand is a serious safety issue. I've been told by both the dealership and Lexus that because no damage occurred, it's not their problem. But this is clearly a safety defect, not just a maintenance issue. I would like Lexus to take this very seriously. I was shaken and very scared. I have NEVER had this happen before. Lexus suggested that the floor mats may have got caught - NO absolutely not. I have the mats locked in place with clips. I did not hit the accelerator instead of the breaks as that is what is assumed. No external damage occurred, but the unintended acceleration was violent. This incident took control away from me. Even though no accident occurred this time, the potential for injury or death is very high. I contacted Lexus and the dealership, but both declined to inspect the vehicle, stating it was not their issue because no damage occurred. I believe this a very serious safety defect that should be investigated. I am requesting NHTSA to investigate this potential defect in the Lexus NX200T model. If other owners experience the same, this could indicate a widespread safety problem. I was very lucky I did not kill anyone; it would have changed the day's events forever for the lives of two innocent people and myself. I don't feel safe to drive the vehicle after this incident in fear that it could happen again.
Hello, I own a 2015 Lexus NX200T. On 9/13/2025 I was pulling into a spot to park, going slow at maybe 4-5 mph, my vehicle suddenly violently accelerates on its own. I had to slam multiple times on the brakes to avoid killing two pedestrians right in front of my vehicle. I was in seconds of killing them and pinning them between the vehicle that was in front of me. I did everything in my power to keep hitting the breaks as hard as I could until it stopped within inches of the two pedestrians. This was extremely dangerous and could have killed a mother and daughter in that split second. This appears to be a case of unintended acceleration, which I understand is a serious safety issue. I've been told by both the dealership and Lexus that because no damage occurred, it's not their problem. But this is clearly a safety defect, not just a maintenance issue. I would like Lexus to take this very seriously. I was shaken and very scared. I have NEVER had this happen before. Lexus suggested that the floor mats may have got caught - NO absolutely not. I have the mats locked in place with clips. I did not hit the accelerator instead of the breaks as that is what is assumed. No external damage occurred, but the unintended acceleration was violent. This incident took control away from me. Even though no accident occurred this time, the potential for injury or death is very high. I contacted Lexus and the dealership, but both declined to inspect the vehicle, stating it was not their issue because no damage occurred. I believe this a very serious safety defect that should be investigated. I am requesting NHTSA to investigate this potential defect in the Lexus NX200T model. If other owners experience the same, this could indicate a widespread safety problem. I was very lucky I did not kill anyone; it would have changed the day's events forever for the lives of two innocent people and myself. I don't feel safe to drive the vehicle after this incident in fear that it could happen again.
On June 3, 2024, a CARFAX Vehicle History Report for the 2015 Lexus NX 200T (VIN: [XXX] ) reflected an odometer reading of 37,783 miles as of August 14, 2021, and 26,148 miles as of May 9, 2023, when the vehicle was offered for sale . A subsequent CARFAX report dated August 19, 2025, altered the August 14, 2021 entry to show only 21,864 miles, while still listing 26,148 miles on May 9, 2023 . This change in recorded mileage demonstrates that the odometer history was manipulated to conceal a rollback and to make the May 2023 mileage appear consistent at the time of sale by Countyline Auto Center, Inc. The discrepancy of more than 15,000 miles in the same vehicle history constitutes odometer tampering and misrepresentation, which induced [XXX] to purchase the vehicle at an inflated value. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
On June 3, 2024, a CARFAX Vehicle History Report for the 2015 Lexus NX 200T (VIN: [XXX] ) reflected an odometer reading of 37,783 miles as of August 14, 2021, and 26,148 miles as of May 9, 2023, when the vehicle was offered for sale . A subsequent CARFAX report dated August 19, 2025, altered the August 14, 2021 entry to show only 21,864 miles, while still listing 26,148 miles on May 9, 2023 . This change in recorded mileage demonstrates that the odometer history was manipulated to conceal a rollback and to make the May 2023 mileage appear consistent at the time of sale by Countyline Auto Center, Inc. The discrepancy of more than 15,000 miles in the same vehicle history constitutes odometer tampering and misrepresentation, which induced [XXX] to purchase the vehicle at an inflated value. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
we have air conditioning issue, blowing hot air on driver side, dealer found error codes B1441-Air mix servo motor passenger side B1446-Air mix servo motor driver's side B1449-Air outlet damper rear I believe there is a recall for other Lexus cars with same issues
we have air conditioning issue, blowing hot air on driver side, dealer found error codes B1441-Air mix servo motor passenger side B1446-Air mix servo motor driver's side B1449-Air outlet damper rear I believe there is a recall for other Lexus cars with same issues
12-VOLT BATTERY IN TRUNK AREA SHORTED/FAILED. THIS RESULTED IN THE FOLLOWING DANGEROUS CONDITIONS: 1. INABILITY TO OPEN THE TRUNK FROM INSIDE OR OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE (THERE IS NO EMERGENCY TRUNK RELEASE IN THIS VEHICLE, POWER ASSISTED TRUNK RELEASE DISABLES MECHANICAL DOOR OPENING AFTER BATTERY FAILURE). 2. ENGAGED CHILD LOCKS DID NOT RELEASE WITH BATTERY FAILURE, SO PASSENGER DOORS WERE ALSO NONFUNCTIONAL FOR EXITING THE VEHICLE. 3. HORN WAS DISABLED, WITH NO WAY TO SIGNAL FOR HELP. THESE SAFETY DEFECTS WERE FORTUNATELY DISCOVERED IN MY GARAGE AS I WAS ATTEMPTING TO CONNECT A CHARGER TO THE 12-VOLT BATTERY LOCATED IN THE TRUNK. WHILE CLIMBING INTO THE BACK SEAT, I INADVERTENTLY SLID THE CHILD LOCK LEVER ON THE SIDE OF THE DOOR PANEL INTO THE LOCKED POSITION. I REMOVED THE HEADRESTS TO GAIN ACCESS TO THE TRUNK BECAUSE THE TRUNK DOOR COULD NOT BE OPENED FROM THE EXTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE. I THEN NOTED THAT THERE IS NOT EMERGENCY TRUNK RELEASE LEVER IN THE TRUNK AREA. ONCE THE PASSENGER DOOR CLOSED, THE ONLY EXIT FROM CAR WAS THE FRONT DOORS. WORSE STILL, THE CAR HORN IS DISABLED WITH BATTERY FAILURE, ELIMINATING THE POSSIBILITY OF SIGNALING FOR HELP. SHORTING OF THE 12-VOLT BATTERY IN THE LEXUS NX 300H, TURNS THIS VEHICLE INTO A SAFETY HAZARD.
12-VOLT BATTERY IN TRUNK AREA SHORTED/FAILED. THIS RESULTED IN THE FOLLOWING DANGEROUS CONDITIONS: 1. INABILITY TO OPEN THE TRUNK FROM INSIDE OR OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE (THERE IS NO EMERGENCY TRUNK RELEASE IN THIS VEHICLE, POWER ASSISTED TRUNK RELEASE DISABLES MECHANICAL DOOR OPENING AFTER BATTERY FAILURE). 2. ENGAGED CHILD LOCKS DID NOT RELEASE WITH BATTERY FAILURE, SO PASSENGER DOORS WERE ALSO NONFUNCTIONAL FOR EXITING THE VEHICLE. 3. HORN WAS DISABLED, WITH NO WAY TO SIGNAL FOR HELP. THESE SAFETY DEFECTS WERE FORTUNATELY DISCOVERED IN MY GARAGE AS I WAS ATTEMPTING TO CONNECT A CHARGER TO THE 12-VOLT BATTERY LOCATED IN THE TRUNK. WHILE CLIMBING INTO THE BACK SEAT, I INADVERTENTLY SLID THE CHILD LOCK LEVER ON THE SIDE OF THE DOOR PANEL INTO THE LOCKED POSITION. I REMOVED THE HEADRESTS TO GAIN ACCESS TO THE TRUNK BECAUSE THE TRUNK DOOR COULD NOT BE OPENED FROM THE EXTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE. I THEN NOTED THAT THERE IS NOT EMERGENCY TRUNK RELEASE LEVER IN THE TRUNK AREA. ONCE THE PASSENGER DOOR CLOSED, THE ONLY EXIT FROM CAR WAS THE FRONT DOORS. WORSE STILL, THE CAR HORN IS DISABLED WITH BATTERY FAILURE, ELIMINATING THE POSSIBILITY OF SIGNALING FOR HELP. SHORTING OF THE 12-VOLT BATTERY IN THE LEXUS NX 300H, TURNS THIS VEHICLE INTO A SAFETY HAZARD.
THE UV PROTECTION ON THE NAVIGATION SCREEN IS COMING OFF LOOKS LIKE IT HAS BEEN SCRATCHED WHEN I ASKED LEXUS ABOUT THIS I WAS TOLD MY WARRANTY WAS UP AND THAT IT WOULD COST ME ABOUT 950.00 TO REPLACE IT. I SEARCHED THE PROBLEM ON LINE AND MANY PEOPLE HAVE COMPLAINED ABOUT THIS LEXUS IS A WHERE OF THE PROBLEM AND WON'T DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT WHEN IT HAPPENS. I WAS TOLD IF IT WOULD HAVE HAPPENED BEFORE MY WARRANTY RAN OUT IT WOULD BE COVERED. IT IS CLEARLY A DEFECT OF THE UV PROTECTION ON THE SCREEN .
THE UV PROTECTION ON THE NAVIGATION SCREEN IS COMING OFF LOOKS LIKE IT HAS BEEN SCRATCHED WHEN I ASKED LEXUS ABOUT THIS I WAS TOLD MY WARRANTY WAS UP AND THAT IT WOULD COST ME ABOUT 950.00 TO REPLACE IT. I SEARCHED THE PROBLEM ON LINE AND MANY PEOPLE HAVE COMPLAINED ABOUT THIS LEXUS IS A WHERE OF THE PROBLEM AND WON'T DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT WHEN IT HAPPENS. I WAS TOLD IF IT WOULD HAVE HAPPENED BEFORE MY WARRANTY RAN OUT IT WOULD BE COVERED. IT IS CLEARLY A DEFECT OF THE UV PROTECTION ON THE SCREEN .
ON 7/29/2018 - WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE IN ROUTINE STREET (NON-HIGHWAY) TRAFFIC I FELT A SLIGHT DRAG AND THEN THE YELLOW WARNING LIGHT APPEARED INDICATING 'AWD SYSTEM MALFUNCTION 2WD ENGAGED.' LESS THAN A WEEK EARLIER I HAD THIS PROBLEM ADDRESSED AT A LOCAL AUTO SHOP AND THEIR DIAGNOSTIC INDICATED THIS WAS A TURBO GATE PROBLEM AND THE GATE WAS NOT CLOSING ELECTRONICALLY. I WAS ADVISED TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER IF THE PROBLEM RETURNS. I HAVE CHECKED ONLINE AND SEE THIS APPEARS TO BE A PROBLEM FOR OTHER NX300T OWNERS AND CONSIDER THIS MALFUNCTION CAN BE CATASTROPHIC SHOULD THIS MALFUNCTION OCCUR WHILE DRIVING DURING BAD WEATHER CONDITIONS. IN ADDITION TO THIS PROBLEM I WAS HIGHWAY DRIVING APPROXIMATELY DECEMBER 2018 WHEN I EXPERIENCED THE VEHICLE SURGINDAS THOUGH HYDROPLANING BY THERE WAS NO BAD WEATHER AT THE TIME. I HAVE NOT HAD A REPEAT OF THIS OCCURRENCE.
ON 7/29/2018 - WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE IN ROUTINE STREET (NON-HIGHWAY) TRAFFIC I FELT A SLIGHT DRAG AND THEN THE YELLOW WARNING LIGHT APPEARED INDICATING 'AWD SYSTEM MALFUNCTION 2WD ENGAGED.' LESS THAN A WEEK EARLIER I HAD THIS PROBLEM ADDRESSED AT A LOCAL AUTO SHOP AND THEIR DIAGNOSTIC INDICATED THIS WAS A TURBO GATE PROBLEM AND THE GATE WAS NOT CLOSING ELECTRONICALLY. I WAS ADVISED TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER IF THE PROBLEM RETURNS. I HAVE CHECKED ONLINE AND SEE THIS APPEARS TO BE A PROBLEM FOR OTHER NX300T OWNERS AND CONSIDER THIS MALFUNCTION CAN BE CATASTROPHIC SHOULD THIS MALFUNCTION OCCUR WHILE DRIVING DURING BAD WEATHER CONDITIONS. IN ADDITION TO THIS PROBLEM I WAS HIGHWAY DRIVING APPROXIMATELY DECEMBER 2018 WHEN I EXPERIENCED THE VEHICLE SURGINDAS THOUGH HYDROPLANING BY THERE WAS NO BAD WEATHER AT THE TIME. I HAVE NOT HAD A REPEAT OF THIS OCCURRENCE.
JUST OVER 50,000 MILES. A/C BLOWING VERY HOT AIR, EVEN AFTER A/C TURNED OFF. NOT GETTING OUT SIDE AIR. INSIDE TEMPERATURE WOULD GO ABOVE 90 DEGREES F. NO ENGINE WARNINGS AND ANY OTHER SHORT OF INDICATION.
JUST OVER 50,000 MILES. A/C BLOWING VERY HOT AIR, EVEN AFTER A/C TURNED OFF. NOT GETTING OUT SIDE AIR. INSIDE TEMPERATURE WOULD GO ABOVE 90 DEGREES F. NO ENGINE WARNINGS AND ANY OTHER SHORT OF INDICATION.