2016 Lexus NX Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2016 Lexus NX recalls

Most common 2016 Lexus NX problems

Problem areas named in the 18 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Engine	5
Fuel/Propulsion System	5
Service Brakes	4
Power Train	3
Air Bags	2
Unknown Or Other	2
Structure	1
Vehicle Speed Control	1
Visibility/Wiper	1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	1

What owners report

2026-10-19, Fuel/Propulsion System
"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 dealership in the US at an out-of-pocket cost of $1,700. The manufacturer refuses to acknowledge the safety defect because the vehicle's VIN was originally coded for the Canadian market, despite the car being purchased, operated, and experiencing a dangerous fuel system failure inside the United States. This VIN batch needs to be investigated and swept into the active safety recall expansion."

2026-09-12, Service Brakes
While driving and approaching a red light, my entire breaking system failed. No warning lights appeared, no warning of breaks going bad. Pedal went straight to the floor. Eventually pulled over to the side and had vehicle towed to Lexus. They found the Master brake cylinder to be bad. My vehicle only has 50k miles on it. Only a few more miles and I would have been on the highway going 60 with children in the vehicle! Why would a system fail at 50k miles!!!

2026-07-10, Service Brakes, Hydraulic
The contact owns a 2016 Lexus NX 300H. The contact stated that the brake pedal was soft and had low performance. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed, and the vehicle was slow to respond. The message “Braking Power Low - Visit the Dealer” was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, and the contact was informed that there was a fee for a diagnostic test. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact contacted another local dealer, Lexus Service of Glendale (1221 S Brand Blvd, Glendale, CA 91204). The manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact that the vehicle was previously repaired under

2026-03-11, Engine
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 consistent with the defective low-pressure fuel pump recall affecting certain Toyota and Lexus vehicles that can cause engine stall and loss of power. However, my VIN is not currently included in the recall even though my vehicle is experiencing the same safety defect. I am requesting that this issue be investigated to determine whether additional vehicles, including my model year, should be incl

2025-08-25, Power Train
The contact owns a 2016 Lexus NX 200T. The contact discovered oil dripping on the surface of her garage floor underneath the vehicle. Due to the failure, the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who discovered that there was a rear main seal engine oil leak between the engine and the transmission. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 84,000.

2016 Lexus NX questions

Does the 2016 Lexus NX have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2016 Lexus NX: Air Bags May Not Deploy in a Crash. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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

Based on 18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (5), Fuel/Propulsion System (5), Service Brakes (4).

How do I check if a recall on my 2016 Lexus NX has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.