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2017 Lexus NX200T

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2017 NX200T.

Body SUVTransmission Automatic (S6)

The 2017 Lexus NX200T is an SUV equipped with an S6 automatic transmission, returning EPA fuel economy estimates of 22 city, 28 highway, and 25 combined mpg. Routine maintenance is defined by a 5.2-quart engine oil capacity requiring 0W-20 viscosity, a precise fluid specification that anchors its underhood servicing. Within the model's 2015–2017 reliability history, this year logged 28 owner complaints primarily in the "Unknown Or Other" category alongside zero recalls, placing it between the highest-complaint 2015 launch and the lowest-complaint 2016—a positioning that means researchers will note a slight regression from the prior year's peak but an overall improvement over the initial production run.

Model year201720162015

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity5.2 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-20OEM · verified
Lug nut torque76 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy22/28/25 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 24F · 580 CCA battery, OE oil filter 9030179006. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 24F · 580 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnCLTSOEM · verified
Tire sizeP225/65R17, P225/60R18, P235/55R18OEM · verified
Wheel / rim7, 7.5, 7.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter9030179006 alt 9672335028
Engine air filter178010P051
Fuel filter7702478020 alt 2321736010
Spark plug9091901276
Battery2880038080
Front wiper blades8522278012 alt 8521278011
Serpentine belt9091602727
Thermostat9091603154 alt 9091603156
Cabin air filter8713950100

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S6)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length182.3 in
Overall width72.8 in
Overall height65 in
Wheelbase104.7 in
Curb weight3869 lb
Track (front / rear)62.2 / 62.2 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)59/41

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined22 / 28 / 25 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelPremium Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 5.2 qt of 0W-20 engine oil, 75W-85 · GL-5 in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 76 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidUse JWS3324 Automatic Transmission Fluid
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity3.0
Brake FluidDOT 3
Differential Gear Oil75W-85 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity1.0 qt
Engine CoolantTOYOTA Super Long Life Coolant
Engine Oil0W-20
Engine Oil Capacity5.2 qt

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.0 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.0 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts192.0 ft-lbs
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Bolt(s)14.0 ft-lbs
Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s)32.0 ft-lbs
Knock Sense (KS) Bolt(s)15.0 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts72.0 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts15

Chassis torques

Differential Fill Plug18.0 ft-lbs
Differential drain Plug18.0 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts76 ft-lbs
Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts44.0 ft-lbs
Automatic Transmission Drain Plug15.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub215.0
Rear Wheel Hub159.0

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)800 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)50 rpm
Spark Plug ManufacturerLexus
Spark Plug Gap0.032-0.035 in
Spark Plug Torque18.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity0.99-1.21 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity4.06 oz
Standard BCI Group Number24F
Standard BCI Cranking Performance580 cca

Service checks

RPM28-121 @ IDLE rpm

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 25; Rear: 25
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 79; Rear: 77
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.039; Rear: 0.039 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: .984; Rear: .413
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after RefinishStamped on rotor
Maximum Rotor Runout0.002

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 2 stages
130.0 ft. lbs.30 ft. lbs
290.0
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Apply a light coat of engine oil to bolt threads and under bolt heads.

163.0 ft. lbs.63 ft. lbs
290 degrees90 degrees
390 degrees90 degrees
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 3 stages
115.0 ft. lbs.15 ft. lbs
245.0 ft. lbs.45 ft. lbs
390.0

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 10,000 mi; spark plugs every 40,000 mi; coolant every 50,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 50,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

At 5,000 miUniversal Vehicle Operation (inspect all fluid levels)
Every 5,000 miBrake System (inspect) · Floor Mat (inspect) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate) · Universal Vehicle Operation (road test) · Universal Vehicle Operation (inspect all fluid levels) · Windshield Wiper Blade (inspect)
Every 10,000 miCabin Air Filter (replace) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 15,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Differential (inspect fluid level) · Driveshaft Flange Yoke (torque) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level)
Every 30,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Fuel Tank (inspect)
Every 40,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
Every 50,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Intercooler (drain & refill)
At 60,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
At 100,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Intercooler (drain & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2017 NX200T sits in a favorable position within the generation’s federal record: complaints rose slightly to 28 from 22 in 2016 but remained below the 2015 peak of 35, while recalls dropped to zero for the first time (versus two in 2015 and one in 2016) and TSBs fell sharply to 130 from over 216–217 in prior years. This downward trend in recalls and TSBs suggests that Lexus resolved many early-production issues by 2017, though the complaint count—led by “Unknown Or Other” (4), service brakes (3), and vehicle speed control (2)—and nine crash complaints indicate that some problems persisted without a known root cause in the data. The absence of fire complaints is reassuring, but the brake and speed-control areas warrant a pre-purchase inspection. Overall, the 2017 model year represents a low-risk buy within the NX200T lineup, benefiting from a clean recall record and a maturing service history.

0
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
130
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
28
Owner complaints
9 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 28 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Unknown Or Other4
Service Brakes3
Vehicle Speed Control2
Seats2
Air Bags2
Tires2
Latches/Locks/Linkages1
Electrical System,Unknown Or Other,Back Over Prevention1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 130 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
L-SB-0030-24 Rev22025-12-15StructureSome 2005 – 2026 Lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a…
L-SB-0043-23 Rev12025-06-13Electrical SystemThe air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the…
L-SB-0017-19 Rev12025-02-07StructureSome 2010 – 2026 model year Lexus vehicles may exhibit paint stains after the removal of…
L-SB-0017-19 Rev12025-02-07StructureSome 2010 – 2026 model year Lexus vehicles may exhibit paint stains after the removal of…
L-SB-0030-24 Rev12024-07-29StructureSome 2005 – 2024 Lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2017 NX200T take?

5.2 qt of 0W-20 STARBURST, per the factory manual.

Does the 2017 NX200T have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the NX200T get?

EPA figures are 22 city / 28 highway / 25 combined mpg.