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2016 Lexus NXProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 25 owners and 1 recall for this exact model.

Data updated ·NHTSA complaints through October 19, 2026

Complaints
25
Crashes
9
Fires
0
Recalls
1
TSBs
74
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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 25 complaints, 9 crashes, 0 fires, and 1 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the EngineHIGH

5 owners reported engine issues — failures commonly reported around 68K miles.

!Inspect the Fuel SystemMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

1
0–30K
2
30–60K
5
60–90K
1
90–120K
1
120–150K
1
150K+

Peak failure range: 60–90K miles (5 reports) • Median: 68K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Engine (5 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Engine5 (20%)
Fuel System5 (20%)
Brakes5 (20%)
Drivetrain3 (12%)
Airbags2 (8%)
Other2 (8%)
Structure:body1 (4%)
Speed Control1 (4%)

2016 Lexus NX: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 20% of all reports filed for the 2016 Lexus NX, with 5 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 67,658 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 68K-mile mark.

Fuel System Issues

Fuel System complaints account for 20% of all reports filed for the 2016 Lexus NX, with 5 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 20% of all reports filed for the 2016 Lexus NX, with 5 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 12% of all reports filed for the 2016 Lexus NX, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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19
6
20
3
21
1
22
2
23
2
24
4
25
5
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2016 Lexus NX. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (1 recall)

18V085000Mar 2018

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

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.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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2016 Lexus NX vs. Class Average (Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD)

This vehicle

25

Class avg

420

Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical small sport utility vehicle 2wd vehicles. A good sign.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 25 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 1 recall found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Last updated . NHTSA complaints received through October 19, 2026.

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2016 Lexus NX: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2016 Lexus NX?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2016 Lexus NX is related to the engine, with 5 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2016 Lexus NX reliable?
The 2016 Lexus NX has 25 complaints, 9 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.
How much does it cost to fix 2016 Lexus NX problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2016 Lexus NX have any recalls?
Yes, the 2016 Lexus NX has 1 recall on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Lexus NX problems start?
Based on 11 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 67,658 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 60–90K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 2016 Lexus NX data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 21, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 19, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.
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