2016 Lexus NX problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
16 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
84,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2016 model year. Data snapshot: . 7 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Engine is the most frequently named component, appearing in 5 of 16 complaints (31.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 5 | 31.3% |
| Engine operation | 3 | 18.8% |
| Transmission and shifting | 2 | 12.5% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 6.3% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 6.3% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Engine | 5 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 4 |
| Power Train | 3 |
| Service Brakes | 3 |
| Air Bags | 2 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 |
| Structure:Body | 1 |
Engine: 5; Fuel/Propulsion System: 4; Power Train: 3; Service Brakes: 3; Air Bags: 2; Unknown Or Other: 2; Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 1; Structure:Body: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 2 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 2 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 2; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 2; 150,000 and above: 1
50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (2). 9 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2020 | 4 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 3 |
| 2026 | 2 |
2019: 1; 2020: 4; 2021: 1; 2022: 1; 2023: 2; 2024: 2; 2025: 3; 2026: 2
Pattern summary
Engine leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 5 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 3 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 2 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11267526 · 2019-10-09 (October 9, 2019)
WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AT 72.5 MPH THE BRAKES LOCKED UP WITHOUT WARNING CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SKID 60 TO 70 FEET, CRASH INTO A CONCRETE CENTER DIVIDER AND AIRBAGS WERE NOT DEPLOYED. MODERATE INJURIES. LEXUS DID AN INSPECTION 32 DAYS LATER AND THEY HAVE NO EXPLANATION. THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED APPROXIMATELY TWO MONTHS AGO ON AUGUST 9 , 2019. VEHICLE STILL SITS AT THE DEALERSHIP WHILE I MAKE PAYMENTS, PAY FOR A RENTAL CAR, AND ENSURE THE VEHICLE. LEXUS HAS NOT GIVEN ME ANY WRITTEN EXPLANATION AS PROMISED.
Owner-reported narrative. 59,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11267526 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11443883 · 2021-12-15 (December 15, 2021)
Upon entering a parking lot yesterday and heading down a small ramp my 2016 Lexus NX 200 spontaneously accelerated and even with my foot on the brake did not stop. I was unable to control my car and ending up hitting a tree. All of the airbags deployed; the windshield cracked; the body of the car was severely damaged and I suffered injuries. The car was brought to a body shop and is available for inspection. Fortunately, no other cars were in the parking lot and no one else was hurt. The car will be inspected over the next few days. There weren…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11443883 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11353574 · 2020-09-07 (September 7, 2020)
9/5/2016. VEHICLE BEGAN TO SLOW DOWN DESPITE PRESSING ACCELERATOR. RPMS WOULD NOT GO ABOVE 1200 RPM. MESSAGE DISPLAYED "REDUCED ENGINE POWER. VISIT YOUR DEALER" CONTINUED TO DRIVE A SLOW SPEED TO NEARBY DESTINATION. MORE MESSAGES APPEARED, TRACTION CONTROL DISABLED FOLLOWED BY 4WD SYSTEM MALFUNCTION, 2WD MODE. PARKED VEHICLE OVERNIGHT. 4WD SYSTEM MALFUNCTION MESSAGE WAS THE ONLY ONE REMAINING. ENGINE ACCELERATED NORMALLY. PULLED CODE AT NEARBY AUTO PARTS STORE P0087 "FUEL RAIL/SYSTEM PRESSURE TOO LOW". CLEARED CODE. PROBLEM 2 MORE TIMES ON 9/6/…
Owner-reported narrative. 125,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11353574 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11375114 · 2020-11-17 (November 17, 2020)
I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND SUDDENLY MY VEHICLE'S ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE PANEL SHOWS A REDUCE ENGINE POWER MESSAGE. I TRIED TO ACCELERATE MY VEHICLE BUT IT DIDN'T WANT TO GO OVER 20 MPH, THAN IT BEGAN STALLING UNTIL IT SHUT OFF. I TRIED TO RESTART IT BUT IT KEPT DOING THE SAME THING. FINALLY I DECIDED TO WAIT LIKE 15 MINUTES AND TRIED AGAIN UNTIL IT FINALLY WORKED. THIS HAS HAPPENED TO ME NUMEROUS TIMES A YEAR, BUT NOW IS HAPPENING AT LEAST TWICE A MONTH. SOME OF THE OBD CODES ARE: P00CF, P106D, P107B, P0087(FUEL RAIL SYSTEM PRESSUR…
Owner-reported narrative. 25,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11375114 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11678169 · 2025-08-04 (August 4, 2025)
2016 NX, F-SPORT. TRANSMISSION FAILURE. DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE AND SUV JUST WENT INTO LIMP MODE. NO CODE ON DASH BEFORE THIS HAPPENED.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11678169 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11682795 · 2025-08-25 (August 25, 2025)
The contact owns a 2016 Lexus NX 200T. The contact discovered oil dripping on the surface of her garage floor underneath the vehicle. Due to the failure, the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who discovered that there was a rear main seal engine oil leak between the engine and the transmission. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 84,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 84,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11682795 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11610268 · 2024-08-22 (August 22, 2024)
while I was driving in the desert, the check engine light come on and then the motor when on a safe mode idling at less than 5 miles per hour, when I approach a hill did not when up to the hill, the car die. when I started the car back the car went pass the hill and drove for about 20 minutes at 5 miles per hour. I disconnected the battery and work fine after resseting the computer. the car has done the same thing at least three more times.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11610268 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11723586 · 2026-03-11 (March 11, 2026)
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 …
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11723586 at NHTSA ↗