2016 Lexus NX Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other NX years
- About as many complaints as other years 7th of 12 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Lexus NX. That ranks 7th out of 12 NX model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (5 complaints, 29%), typically at around 84,000 miles. Complaints mention 4 crashes, 3 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 17owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 4complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2016 Lexus NX problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 5 | 29% | 84,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 4 | 24% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 24% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 3 | 18% | 75,829 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 12% | 59,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 12% | 59,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 6% | 150,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 6% | 67,658 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2016 Lexus NX recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Air bags:frontal:sensor/control module-inactive; air bags:side/window
Problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2016 Toyota Prius and Lexus RX 350, RX 350 F Sport, RX 450h F Sport and RX 450h vehicles and 2015-2016 Lexus NX 200T, NX Turbo and NX 300h vehicles. The air bag pressure sensors and/or the acceleration sensors may fail causing the side/curtain shield air bags and/or the front air bags to not deploy in the event of a crash.
Risk: If the air bags fail to deploy in a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the sensors as necessary based on their serial numbers, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 12, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are JLA, J0F.
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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
While driving and approaching a red light, my entire breaking system failed. No warning lights appeared, no warning of breaks going bad. Pedal went straight to the floor. Eventually pulled over to the side and had vehicle towed to Lexus. They found the Master brake cylinder to be bad. My vehicle…
The contact owns a 2016 Lexus NX 300H. The contact stated that the brake pedal was soft and had low performance. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed, and the vehicle was slow to respond. The message âBraking Power Low - Visit…
My 2016 Lexus NX200t with approximately 157,000 miles experienced sudden engine stalling, loss of acceleration, and the check engine light illuminated while driving. The loss of power created a dangerous situation because the vehicle was unable to accelerate normally in traffic. These symptoms are…
The contact owns a 2016 Lexus NX 200T. The contact discovered oil dripping on the surface of her garage floor underneath the vehicle. Due to the failure, the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who discovered that there was a rear main seal engine oil leak between the engine and the…
2016 nx, f-sport. Transmission failure. Driving on the interstate and suv just went into limp mode. No code on dash before this happened.
Other Lexus NX years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 NX | 6 | 0 |
| 2025 NX | 18 | 5 |
| 2024 NX | 45 | 4 |
| 2023 NX | 17 | 3 |
| 2022 NX | 28 | 2 |
| 2021 NX | 17 | 0 |
| 2020 NX | 22 | 0 |
| 2019 NX | 30 | 1 |
| 2018 NX | 16 | 0 |
| 2017 NX | 11 | 0 |
| 2016 | 17 | 1 |
| 2015 NX | 26 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Lexus NX?
Owners most often report engine, fuel/propulsion system, service brakes problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Lexus NX?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2016 Lexus NX a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other NX model years, the 2016 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.