2016 Lexus NX300HRecalls, problems, MPG & safety
NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls and 19 owner complaints for the 2016 Lexus NX300H. Most complaints involve fuel/propulsion system (5) and service brakes (5). The EPA rates it 31–32 mpg combined, and NHTSA gives it 5 stars overall.
Safety recalls
Owner complaints by component
- Fuel/propulsion system5
- Service brakes5
- Engine5
- Power train3
- Air bags3
- Service brakes, hydraulic1
- Visibility/wiper1
- Vehicle speed control1
- Structure1
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
What owners report most
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."”
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!!!”
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 included in the recall due to the risk of sudden engine stall while driving.”
Engines, transmissions & drive
- EPA class
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
- Engines
- 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid
- Transmissions
- Automatic (AV-S6)
- Drive
- Front-Wheel Drive · All-Wheel Drive
- Fuel
- Regular Gasoline
Towing, payload and dimensions aren’t in the EPA or NHTSA data, so we don’t list them.
EPA fuel economy by version
| Version | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NX 300h Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L · Front-Wheel Drive | 34 | 30 | 32 | $1,950 | 274 |
| NX 300h AWD Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L · All-Wheel Drive | 33 | 30 | 31 | $2,000 | 280 |
- 32mpg comb.
- 31mpg comb.
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
- Frontal crash
- 4 of 5
- Side crash
- 5 of 5
- Side pole
- 4 of 5
- Rollover
- 4 of 5
- Rollover risk
- 16.1%
- Frontal crash
- 4 of 5
- Side crash
- 5 of 5
- Side pole
- 4 of 5
- Rollover
- 4 of 5
- Rollover risk
- 16.0%
Maintenance basics
| Item | Miles | Time | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine oil & filter | 5,000–10,000 mi | 6–12 months | Follow the oil-life monitor if fitted |
| Tire rotation | 5,000–7,500 mi | Every oil change | Check pressure monthly |
| Engine air filter | 15,000–30,000 mi | 1–2 years | Sooner in dusty areas |
| Cabin air filter | 15,000–25,000 mi | 1–2 years | |
| Brake fluid | — | 2–3 years | Absorbs moisture over time |
| Coolant | 60,000–100,000 mi | 5–10 years | Long-life coolants last longer |
| Spark plugs | 60,000–100,000 mi | — | Iridium/platinum plugs at the long end |
| 12V battery | — | 3–5 years | Heat shortens battery life |
- Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi
6–12 months - Tire rotation5,000–7,500 mi
Every oil change - Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi
1–2 years - Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi
1–2 years - Brake fluid—
2–3 years - Coolant60,000–100,000 mi
5–10 years - Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi
— - 12V battery—
3–5 years
2016 NX300H questions
How many recalls does the 2016 Lexus NX300H have?
0 recalls found in NHTSA data as of Nov 11, 2026.
What are the most common 2016 Lexus NX300H problems?
Owners filed 19 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are fuel/propulsion system (5), service brakes (5), engine (5). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.
What MPG does the 2016 Lexus NX300H get?
The EPA rates the 2016 Lexus NX300H at 31–32 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (2 versions rated).
How safe is the 2016 Lexus NX300H?
NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program gives the 2016 Lexus NX300H 5 out of 5 stars overall.