Model year 2016 · Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD

2016 Lexus NX: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2016 Lexus NX at 24–32 mpg combined across 5 versions. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 27 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 5 out of 5 stars.

Safety recalls

1

EPA combined mpg

24–32

NHTSA overall rating

5/5

Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT

NHTSA lists this vehicle as NX HYBRID, NX200, NX200T.

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Lexus dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2016 Lexus NX recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 1 safety recall for the 2016 Lexus NX, newest first.

Air bags: Frontal: Sensor/control module-inactive and 2 more components

NHTSA 18V085000 Reported Jan 31, 2018
Filed by
Toyota Motor Corporation (manufacturer recall no. JLA, J0F)
Components
Air bags: Frontal: Sensor/control module-inactive; Air bags: Frontal; Air bags: Side/window
Units affected
48,672 (estimate)
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
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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2016 Lexus NX fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2016 Lexus NX EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
NX 200t2.0L 4-cyl turboAutomatic 6-speedFront-Wheel DrivePremium22/28/25 mpg$3,300360
NX 200t AWD2.0L 4-cyl turboAutomatic 6-speedAll-Wheel DrivePremium22/28/24 mpg$3,400363
NX 200t AWD F Sport2.0L 4-cyl turboAutomatic 6-speedAll-Wheel DrivePremium22/27/24 mpg$3,400374
NX 300h2.5L 4-cyl hybridCVT (6 modes)Front-Wheel DriveRegular34/30/32 mpg$2,100274
NX 300h AWD2.5L 4-cyl hybridCVT (6 modes)All-Wheel DriveRegular33/30/31 mpg$2,150280

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2016 Lexus NX crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2016 Lexus NX NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2016 Lexus NX200T SUV AWD5 stars4 stars5 stars4 stars16%Optional
2016 Lexus NX200T SUV FWD5 stars4 stars5 stars4 stars16.1%Optional
2016 Lexus NX300H SUV AWD5 stars4 stars5 stars4 stars16%Optional
2016 Lexus NX300H SUV FWD5 stars4 stars5 stars4 stars16.1%Optional

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2016 Lexus NX owner complaints

Owners have filed 27 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Lexus NX, most recently on Oct 19, 2026. 6 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 4 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2016 Lexus NX complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Engine6
Service brakes6
Fuel/propulsion system5
Air bags4
Power train4
Unknown or other3
Visibility/wiper2
Forward collision avoidance1
Service brakes, air: Antilock: ABS warning light1
Service brakes, hydraulic1

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Lexus NX model years

Lexus NX by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2026 NX24–40 mpg06—
2025 NX24–39 mpg618—
2024 NX24–39 mpg647—
2023 NX25–39 mpg517—
2022 NX25–39 mpg328—
2021 NX24–31 mpg0175/5
2020 NX24–31 mpg0285/5
2019 NX24–31 mpg2445/5
2018 NX24–31 mpg1265/5
2017 NX24–31 mpg0305/5
2015 NX24–32 mpg3475/5

All Lexus NX years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2016 Lexus models

2016 Lexus CT2016 Lexus ES2016 Lexus GS2016 Lexus GX2016 Lexus IS2016 Lexus LS2016 Lexus LX2016 Lexus RC2016 Lexus RC F2016 Lexus RX

Sources

  • Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
  • Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
  • Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
  • Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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