2016 Lexus NX Hybrid Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Aug 7, 2023 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other NX Hybrid years
Not enough data 3rd of 11 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2016 Lexus NX Hybrid. That ranks 3rd out of 11 NX Hybrid model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 30,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2016 Lexus NX Hybrid problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Air Bags1 · ~30,000 mi
Service Brakes1 · ~30,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Air Bags1100%30,000——
Service Brakes1100%30,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

2016 Lexus NX Hybrid recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2016 Lexus NX Hybrid.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

NHTSA defect investigations

  • Pedestrian alert sounds (DP22005) — opened Jan 27, 2023, closed Aug 7, 2023, led to recall 22V063000.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 lexus nx300h. While the contact's wife was driving 55 mph, the vehicle suddenly stopped without the driver applying the brakes. The vehicle started spinning and, when it stopped, was struck on the passenger side by another vehicle. The contact stated that the air bags…

Air Bags · received Oct 10, 2017 · NHTSA complaint 11032744

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2016 Lexus NX Hybrid?

Owners most often report air bags, service brakes problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2016 Lexus NX Hybrid?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2016 Lexus NX Hybrid a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other NX Hybrid model years, the 2016 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.