Research · Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD

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.

Combined MPG
31–32mpg
EPA · 2 versions
NHTSA overall
5of 5 stars
NCAP crash tests
Safety recalls
0campaigns
NHTSA
Owner complaints
19
Top: fuel/propulsion system
Fuel cost / yr
$1,950est.
EPA estimate, best version
01 —Recalls

Safety recalls

NHTSA campaigns for this model year
0 recalls found in NHTSA data for the 2016 Lexus NX300H as of Nov 11, 2026.
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Nov 11, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
02 —Complaints

Owner complaints by component

19 complaints filed with NHTSA · Oct 2017 – Oct 2026
  1. Fuel/propulsion system5
  2. Service brakes5
  3. Engine5
  4. Power train3
  5. Air bags3
  6. Service brakes, hydraulic1
  7. Visibility/wiper1
  8. Vehicle speed control1
  9. Structure1

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

By model year

Complaints for each NX300H model year we’ve synced.

View as table
Model yearNHTSA complaints
201528
201619
201711
201820
20198
20206
Crashes reported
5
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
3
Deaths reported
0
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 11, 2026 · Full problem breakdownNHTSA vehicle page
03 —Common problems

What owners report most

Verbatim excerpts from NHTSA complaints, by component

Fuel/propulsion system

5 reports
“"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."”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 19, 2026Fuel/propulsion systemODI 11772225

Service brakes

5 reports2 crashes
“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!!!”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Sep 12, 2026Service brakesODI 11763819

Engine

5 reports1 crash
“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.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Mar 11, 2026Engine, Fuel/propulsion systemODI 11723586
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 11, 2026
04 —Key specs

Engines, transmissions & drive

2 versions rated by the EPA
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.

Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 11, 2026EPA listing
05 —Fuel economy

EPA fuel economy by version

City / highway / combined, annual fuel cost and CO₂
EPA
VersionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
NX 300h
Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L · Front-Wheel Drive
343032$1,950274
NX 300h AWD
Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L · All-Wheel Drive
333031$2,000280
  • NX 300h
    Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L
    34 city · 30 hwy · $1,950/yr
    32
    mpg comb.
  • NX 300h AWD
    Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L
    33 city · 30 hwy · $2,000/yr
    31
    mpg comb.
Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 11, 2026 · Fuel cost is EPA’s annual estimate (15,000 mi, 55% city)
06 —Safety

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings

2 tested variants
Overall rating
5/ 5
5 of 5
Lexus NX300H SUV FWD
Frontal crash
4 of 5
Side crash
5 of 5
Side pole
4 of 5
Rollover
4 of 5
Rollover risk
16.1%
Overall
5 / 5
Lexus NX300H SUV AWD
Frontal crash
4 of 5
Side crash
5 of 5
Side pole
4 of 5
Rollover
4 of 5
Rollover risk
16.0%
Data from NHTSA NCAP Safety Ratings API · synced Nov 11, 2026Vehicle 10103Vehicle 10102
07 —Maintenance

Maintenance basics

General guidance, not the OEM schedule. Check your owner’s manual.
General guidance
ItemMilesTimeNote
Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi6–12 monthsFollow the oil-life monitor if fitted
Tire rotation5,000–7,500 miEvery oil changeCheck pressure monthly
Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi1–2 yearsSooner in dusty areas
Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi1–2 years
Brake fluid—2–3 yearsAbsorbs moisture over time
Coolant60,000–100,000 mi5–10 yearsLong-life coolants last longer
Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi—Iridium/platinum plugs at the long end
12V battery—3–5 yearsHeat 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
Typical intervals for modern cars. Severe service (towing, short trips, extreme heat or cold) shortens them.
09 —FAQ

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.

Data from NHTSA & EPA · synced Nov 11, 2026