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2016 Lexus NX300H

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2016 NX300H.

Body SUVTransmission Automatic (AV-S6)

The 2016 Lexus NX300H is a compact SUV built on Lexus’s refined NX platform and powered by a hybrid powertrain that delivers 34/30/32 mpg EPA ratings, paired with an AV‑S6 automatic transmission. Its hybrid system balances fuel efficiency with a modest power output, earning it a reputation for smooth, quiet operation. In the broader reliability context, the NX series has seen a steady decline in complaints from 26 in 2015 to just six in 2020, with the 2016 model falling within that improving trend, suggesting a solid foundation for long‑term ownership.

Model year2021202020192018201720162015

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

EPA fuel economy34/30/32 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI NS · NS CCA battery, OE oil filter 9672335028. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI NS · NS CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnCLTSOEM · verified
Tire sizeP225/65R17; P225/60R18OEM · verified
Wheel / rim7, 7.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter9672335028 alt 9030179006
Engine air filter1780137021
Spark plug9091901259
Battery2880036133
Front wiper blades8521278011 alt 8522278012
Serpentine belt9091602721
Thermostat163250T030
Cabin air filter8713950100

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (AV-S6)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length182.3 in
Overall width72.8 in
Overall height65 in
Wheelbase104.7 in
Curb weight4045 lb
Track (front / rear)62.2 / 62.2 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)56/44

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined34 / 30 / 32 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine 75W-85 · GL-5 in the differential, SAE J1703 · DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque the oil drain plug to 29.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity4.0
Brake FluidSAE J1703 · DOT 3
Differential Gear OilATF
Differential Gear Oil Capacity3.8 qt
Differential Gear Oil75W-85 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity2.84 qt
Engine CoolantHOAT

Engine torques

Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug29.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Front Wheel HubInstall a new nut and torque to 217.0 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel HubInstall a new nut and torque to 159.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Spark Plug ManufacturerDenso
Spark Plug Gap0.028-0.032 in
Spark Plug Torque18.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.00-1.21 lbs
Oil TypeND 11 Oil
Oil Capacity3.70-4.80 oz

Service checks

RPM44-50 @ idle rpm
Residual Pressure21 After 5 min, engine off psi
Engine Compressionpsi 109 - 160 max variation 15 psi
Engine Compressionpsi 116-160 / max variation 15 psi

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 25; Rear: 25 /; Front: 25; Rear: 25
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 79; Rear: 77 /; Front: 79; Rear: 77
ABS Sensor Torque10 / NS
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.039; Rear: 0.040 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: .984: Rear .413
Maximum Rotor RunoutFront: .002; Rear: .0059

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
130.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9030 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
115.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 30.0 ft. lbs., Step 3: 9015 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 10,000 mi; spark plugs at 120,000 mi; coolant every 50,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 50,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

At 5,000 miUniversal Vehicle Operation (inspect all fluid levels)
Every 5,000 miBrake System (inspect) · Floor Mat (inspect) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate) · Universal Vehicle Operation (road test) · Windshield Wiper Blade (inspect)
Every 10,000 miCabin Air Filter (replace) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Universal Vehicle Operation (inspect all fluid levels)
Every 15,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Differential (inspect fluid level) · Driveshaft Flange Yoke (torque) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level)
Every 30,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Fuel Tank (inspect)
Every 50,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 60,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
At 100,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 120,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

Federal data positions the 2016 NX300H as a transitional model that improved upon its 2015 launch-year predecessor, reducing complaints from 26 to 17 and technical service bulletins from 213 to 201 while maintaining the same single recall count. This year sits within the generation’s early decline phase, preceding the 2018 anomaly where complaints spiked back to 19, and offers significantly lower complaint volume than both the inaugural year and that mid-cycle peak. The 2016 record registers five crash-related complaints but zero fire incidents, with brake and fuel system concerns appearing in the data though the federal records do not specify root causes. Against this backdrop, the 2016 model represents a more reliable entry point than the launch-year 2015 or the troublesome 2018 variant, though prospective buyers should note it carries higher complaint exposure and one additional recall compared to the cleaner 2017 model year.

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
201
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
17
Owner complaints
5 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 17 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Fuel/Propulsion System3
Service Brakes2
Engine2
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1
Engine,Fuel/Propulsion System1
Power Train,Engine1
Power Train1
Visibility/Wiper1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 201 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
L-SB-0030-24 Rev22025-12-15StructureSome 2005 – 2026 Lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a…
L-SB-0043-23 Rev12025-06-13Electrical SystemThe air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the…
L-SB-0017-19 Rev12025-02-07StructureSome 2010 – 2026 model year Lexus vehicles may exhibit paint stains after the removal of…
L-SB-0017-19 Rev12025-02-07StructureSome 2010 – 2026 model year Lexus vehicles may exhibit paint stains after the removal of…
L-SB-0030-24 Rev12024-07-29StructureSome 2005 – 2024 Lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

Does the 2016 NX300H have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the NX300H get?

EPA figures are 34 city / 30 highway / 32 combined mpg.