repaired · 2019 Q2
Air bags: frontal
Risk. If the air bags fail to deploy in a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
2015 Lexus NXProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 27 owner complaints about the 2015 Lexus NX, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 18V-085 the manufacturer reports only 84% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 3, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: EurovisionNim, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2015 Lexus NX has problems
27 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
4Air bags2 crash/fire/injury
4Fuel/propulsion system
4Power train
4Service brakes2 crash/fire/injury
3Engine
2Fuel system, gasoline
1Seat belts
1Visibility/wiper
1Service brakes, hydraulic
33 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 4 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 4 | 0 |
| Power train | 4 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 4 | 2 |
| Engine | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 2 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 1 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | 0 |
| 3 other systems | 3 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2015 Lexus NX recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Lexus.
Best & worst years
2015 vs. every other NX year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the NX median. How we score
'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What NX owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Brakes locked up while driving on the freeway, causing collision with another car and freeway guard rail. CHP report taken. AAA auto insurance does not seem interested in investigating manufacturing defect problems/issues. No dashboard warning/maintenance lights illuminated
HELLO I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO GET INFORMATION IF MY VEHICLE IS PART OF A RECALL. I AM MILITARY OVERSEAS PLEASE ADVISE WHERE I CAN TAKE THE VEHICLE IN GERMANY OR PROVIDE ME WITH A LETTER THAT IS NOT ABLE TO FIX HERE SO WHEN I MOVE BACK IN A FEW MONTHS I CAN SHIP IT.
BAD HEAD ON COLLISION AND MY AIRBAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY, SEATBELT DIDN'T KEEP ME FROM POUNDING MY FACE INTO WHEEL MY CAR AND OTHER BOTH ARE A TOTAL LOSS CITY STREET DRIVING STRAIGHT. CURRENTLY IN INSURANCE COMPANY HANDS CAN GET PICTURES.
Own a 2015 NX?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.