repaired · 2019 Q2
Air bags: frontal
Risk. If the air bags fail to deploy in a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
2016 Lexus NXProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 18 owner complaints about the 2016 Lexus NX, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 18V-085 the manufacturer reports only 84% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 19, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Wilzz99, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2016 Lexus NX has problems
18 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
5Fuel/propulsion system
5Engine1 crash/fire/injury
4Service brakes1 crash/fire/injury
3Power train1 crash/fire/injury
2Air bags2 crash/fire/injury
1Visibility/wiper
1Service brakes, hydraulic
1Structure
1Vehicle speed control
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion system | 5 | 0 |
| Engine | 5 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 4 | 1 |
| Power train | 3 | 1 |
| Air bags | 2 | 2 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2016 Lexus NX recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Lexus.
Best & worst years
2016 vs. every other NX year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the NX median. How we score
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- Caution
- Solid
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In owners' words
What NX owners report
Recent fuel/propulsion system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
"Vehicle is a 2016 Lexus NX 200t F Sport. While driving, the vehicle suffered a sudden and dangerous loss of engine power and stalled in active traffic, matching the symptoms of the major Denso low-pressure fuel pump recalls (NHTSA Campaign 20V-682). The vehicle was repaired at an authorized Lexus…
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…
While driving down the Interstate 75 at 70 mph the car completely lost engine power and the whole dashboard lit up. It would not respond to acceleration. I had to pull the car over to the side of the road. I re-started the car and it started back up and worked normally. The following day while on…
Own a 2016 NX?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.