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2016 Lexus NX recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2016 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Air bags | 1 |
Safety recalls1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Jan 31, 201818V085000 | Air bags: side/windowIf the air bags fail to deploy in a crash, it can increase the risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 18V085000
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Owner complaints by component26
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 8 | 31 |
| Engine | 6 | 23 |
| Power train | 4 | 15 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 4 | 15 |
| Air bags | 4 | 15 |
| Unknown or other | 3 | 12 |
| Visibility | 2 | 8 |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 8 |
| Hydraulic | 1 | 4 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 4 |
| Air | 1 | 4 |
| Structure | 1 | 4 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 | 4 |
An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names NX200, NX200T, NX300H.
Latest reports
- 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.”
- Service brakes
“The contact owns a 2016 Lexus NX 300H. The contact stated that the brake pedal was soft and had low performance.”
- 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.”
Other Lexus NX model years
- 20200 recalls28 complaints
- 20192 recalls44 complaints
- 20181 recall26 complaints
- 20170 recalls30 complaints
- 20161 recall26 complaints
- 20153 recalls47 complaints
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- 2016 ES1 recall37 complaints
- 2016 IS0 recalls18 complaints
- 2016 GS2 recalls10 complaints
- 2016 GX2 recalls9 complaints
- 2016 RC2 recalls5 complaints
- 2015 LS1 recall7 complaints
- 2018 LX2 recalls4 complaints
- 2010 SC3 recalls0 complaints
- 2024 TX4 recalls48 complaints
- 2010 HS7 recalls146 complaints
- 2015 CT0 recalls19 complaints
2016 Lexus NX recall questions
How many recalls does the 2016 Lexus NX have?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2016 Lexus NX. The most recent, 18V085000 (reported January 31, 2018), concerns air bags. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What is the most common complaint about the 2016 Lexus NX?
Service brakes is the most-reported component, named in 8 complaints out of 26 filed with NHTSA (31%). Across all complaints, owners reported 6 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2016 Lexus NX?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Toyota/Lexus recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Lexus dealer.
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