Model year 2016 · Two Seaters

2016 Nissan 370Z: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2016 Nissan 370Z at 20–21 mpg combined across 4 versions. NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls and 3 owner complaints for this model year.

Safety recalls

0

EPA combined mpg

20–21

NHTSA overall rating

—

Recall file dated Oct 28, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 28, 2026, 7:36 AM EDT

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Nissan 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 Nissan 370Z recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 0 safety recalls for the 2016 Nissan 370Z, newest first.

No recalls are listed for the 2016 Nissan 370Z in NHTSA's recall file as of Oct 28, 2026.

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

2016 Nissan 370Z 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 Nissan 370Z EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
370Z3.7L 6-cylAutomatic 7-speedRear-Wheel DrivePremium19/26/21 mpg$3,900418
370Z3.7L 6-cylManual 6-spdRear-Wheel DrivePremium18/25/21 mpg$3,900432
370Z Roadster3.7L 6-cylAutomatic 7-speedRear-Wheel DrivePremium18/25/21 mpg$3,900434
370Z Roadster3.7L 6-cylManual 6-spdRear-Wheel DrivePremium17/24/20 mpg$4,100446

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 Nissan 370Z 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 Nissan 370Z NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2016 Nissan 370Z 2 DR RWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—No
2016 Nissan 370Z Roadster C RWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—No

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 Nissan 370Z owner complaints

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Nissan 370Z, most recently on Jan 7, 2024. 0 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 0 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2016 Nissan 370Z complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Air bags1
Electrical system1
Power train1
Unknown or other1

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 Nissan 370Z model years

Nissan 370Z by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2021 370Z20 mpg———
2020 370Z20–22 mpg01—
2019 370Z20–22 mpg01—
2018 370Z20–22 mpg12—
2017 370Z20–22 mpg05—
2015 370Z20–21 mpg03—

All Nissan 370Z years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2016 Nissan models

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Sources

  • Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 28, 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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