2016 Lexus NX recalls and problems

The 2016 Lexus NX has 1 recall and 18 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is engine.

How the 2016 compares

Average

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Average complaint count among 12 NX model years — 7th most.

1recalls

18complaints

4crashes

0fires

3injuries

84,000median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

Does your car have an open recall?
Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.

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1 recall

Air Bags

Jan 31, 2018 · NHTSA campaign 18V085000 · 48,672 vehicles

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.

Remedy & notes

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.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Unknown or other2

Vehicle Speed Control1

Visibility1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2016 vs. other Lexus NX years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2016. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2016 Lexus NX have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2016 Lexus NX, the latest from Jan 31, 2018 (air bags). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

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

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention engine (5), fuel system (5), service brakes (5). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.