- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- If the air bags fail to deploy in a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
- The fix
- Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the sensors as necessary based on their serial numbers, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 12, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are JLA, J0F.
Vehicle safety record
2016 Lexus NX Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2016 Lexus NX have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in January 2018 for the side / window.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical NX year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2016 Lexus NX recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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No complaints about the 2016 Lexus NX yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Lexus NX: every year compared
All NX years2016 Lexus NX vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Lexus NX | 0 | 1 | A | |
| 2016 Acura MDX | 378 | 7 | D | Compare |
| 2016 Acura RDX | 41 | 2 | B | Compare |
| 2016 Infiniti QX60 | 29 | 1 | B | Compare |
| 2016 Porsche Macan | 0 | 1 | A | Compare |
| 2016 Porsche Cayenne | 0 | 2 | A | Compare |
| 2016 Land Rover Range Rover | 0 | 13 | C | Compare |
| 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | 0 | 11 | B | Compare |
| 2016 Audi Q5 | 0 | 5 | B | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2016 Lexus NX
Does the 2016 Lexus NX have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2016 Lexus NX: side / window (January 2018). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2016 Lexus NX had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2016 Lexus NX a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 97 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Lexus NX year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 2016 Lexus NX has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data