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Lexus NXModel year report

2016 Lexus NX Problems

Complaints
18filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
84,000miles, 7 complaints with mileage
Recalls
1campaigns on record
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
32 mpgcombined, 2.5L 4-cyl · hybrid FWD · 34 city / 30 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2016 Lexus NX (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 18 consumer complaints for the 2016 Lexus NX. The part named most often is brakes, with 5 complaints (28% of the total), followed by engine (5) and fuel system (5). 7 of the complaints include a mileage, and 14% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 84,000 miles. Of all complaints, 4 involved a crash, 3 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 74 technical service bulletins for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part. Engine complaints overlap with 5 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Brakes: “My brakes have stopped working twice. Each time I'll stop driving for a day and it's normal again. When it happens my brakes feel very loose and I can't control the direction of my car. I have to pump multiple times and/or press all the way to the floor to even begin to feel it begin to brake. I've had my car checked out and nothing was physically wrong with it.”

NHTSA complaint #11527700, filed 2023-06

Engine: “I was driving on the westbound side of the freeway 170 when a vehicle hit me on the driver side of the car witch the it push me to the right side of the freeway making me go of the road and hitting a tree , I was not able to stop because it was raining at the moment of the impact”

NHTSA complaint #11318246, filed 2020-03, 67,658 miles

Fuel system: “I was driving on the highway and suddenly my vehicle's engine light came on and the panel shows a reduce engine power message. I tried to accelerate my vehicle but it didn't want to go over 20 MPH, than it began stalling until it shut off. I tried to restart it but it kept doing the same thing. Finally I decided to wait like 15 minutes and tried again until it finally worked. This has happened to me numerous times a year, but now is happening at least twice a month. Some of the obd codes are: p00cf, p106d, p107b, p0087(fuel rail system pressure too low). …”

NHTSA complaint #11375114, filed 2020-11, 25,000 miles

Transmission and drivetrain: “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 transmission. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 84,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11682795, filed 2025-08, 84,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

14% of the 7 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 67,658 and 100,000 miles.

0%0–100%10–2514%25–5029%50–7514%75–10029%100–15014%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (7 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 84,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

2019202042021202220232024202520264
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2016 Lexus NX version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
NX 300h FWD2.5L 4-cyl · hybridCVT343032$2,100
NX 300h AWD2.5L 4-cyl · hybridCVT333031$2,150

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2016 Lexus NX → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 74 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 74 bulletins →

Other model years of the Lexus NX

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
202668500—24—Too new
2025186,3555—28—Too new
20244519,5005—39Too new to compareToo new
20231712,5004—39—Too new
20222747,7483——76 · MoreRising
20211738,8590525—Rising
20202255,5820—31—Rising
20193010,3501—3150 · TypicalFalling
201816136,0000—31—Rising
20171147,9700—31—Not enough data
20161884,0001—32—Stable
20152651,0001—320 · FewerStable

All Lexus NX model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2016 Lexus NX have?

NHTSA recorded 18 consumer complaints for the 2016 Lexus NX as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2016 Lexus NX is reported most often?

Brakes is named most often, in 5 complaints (28% of the total), followed by engine with 5.

Has the 2016 Lexus NX been recalled?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2016 Lexus NX get?

The EPA rates the 2016 Lexus NX (NX 300h, 2.5L 4-cyl · hybrid) at 32 mpg combined, 34 city and 30 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,100 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2016 Lexus NX reported?

Among the 7 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 84,000 miles and the middle half falls between 67,658 and 100,000 miles; 14% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.