Recalls (1)
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2016 Lexus NX. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
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Check on NHTSA ↗Sensor Failures May Prevent Air Bag Deployment
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- If the air bags fail to deploy in a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- 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.
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Owner complaints (17)
17 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The engine is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 5 | 29.4% |
| Service brakes | 5 | 29.4% |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 4 | 23.5% |
| Power train | 3 | 17.6% |
| Air bags | 2 | 11.8% |
| Unknown or other | 2 | 11.8% |
| Structure | 1 | 5.9% |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 5.9% |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 5.9% |
How 2016 compares with other NX years
Best and worst NX years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 26 | 1 |
| 2016 | 17 | 1 |
| 2017 | 11 | 0 |
| 2018 | 16 | 0 |
| 2019 | 30 | 1 |
| 2020 | 21 | 0 |
| 2021 | 17 | 0 |
| 2022 | 27 | 2 |
| 2023 | 16 | 3 |
| 2024 | 45 | 4 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy: up to 32 mpg combined
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $2,100
- CO₂ tailpipe
- 274 g/mi
- EPA class
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle
What it costs you to run
Miles ÷ 32 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.
EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.
Specs by configuration
| Engine · transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | EPA $/yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 L 4-cyl · AV-S6 CVT | Front-Wheel Drive | 34 / 30 / 32 | $2,100 | 274 |
| 2.5 L 4-cyl · AV-S6 CVT | All-Wheel Drive | 33 / 30 / 31 | $2,150 | 280 |
| 2 L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | 22 / 28 / 25 | $3,300 | 360 |
| 2 L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 22 / 28 / 24 | $3,400 | 363 |
| 2 L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 22 / 27 / 24 | $3,400 | 374 |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
Looking at a 2016 NX for sale?
Print a one-page buyer's checklist: each recall campaign with a box to tick when the seller shows proof of repair, the top complaint areas to inspect, crash stars, MPG, and a link back to this page.
Where to next
2016 Lexus NX FAQ
How many recalls does the 2016 Lexus NX have?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign: 18V085000 (air bag). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2016 Lexus NX problems?
Owners filed 17 complaints with NHTSA. Engine (5), Service brakes (5), Fuel/propulsion system (4) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 2016 Lexus NX get?
EPA rates the 2.5 L 4-cyl · AV-S6 CVT version at 34 city, 30 highway and 32 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.
How does the 2016 NX compare with other years?
Among the 2015–2021 Lexus NX model years at least five years old, the 2017 drew the fewest complaints (11) and the 2019 the most (30). The 2016 drew 17. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.