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2015 Lexus RX350Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 42 owner complaints about the 2015 Lexus RX350, most often about the engine. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 14V-576 the manufacturer reports only 90% of affected cars repaired.

2015 Lexus RX350
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CarFlaw IndexSolid year27% below the RX350 median · #10 of 14 years by complaints
Safety recalls1Lowest repair rate 90%Owner complaints4212 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage28kEngine, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 31, 2021. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2015 Lexus RX350 has problems

42 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Engine92
Fuel/propulsion system70
Vehicle speed control73
Air bags55
Structure40
Electrical system31
Service brakes21
Power train21
Seat belts20
7 other systems70

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2015 Lexus RX350 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.

90%repaired · 2016 Q3

Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 14V-576 · Sep 19, 2014 · 15,872 vehicles · 14,334 repaired

Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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 RX350 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 RX350 median. How we score

'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2015 Lexus RX350 safety ratings

2015 Lexus RX350 SUV FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

★★★★★Overall rating
2015 Lexus RX350 frontal crash test, NHTSA
Frontal crash★★★★★
2015 Lexus RX350 side barrier test, NHTSA
Side barrier★★★★★
2015 Lexus RX350 side pole test, NHTSA
Side pole★★★★★
  • Rollover: 4 stars (17.9% risk)
  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: Optional
  • Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words

What RX350 owners report

Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 LEXUS RX350. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOSS MOTIVE POWER. THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO BE RESTARTED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE…
Complaint 11405765 · Mar 31, 2021 · 133,000 miles
ENGINE ABRUPTLY STOPS AND I HAVE A 3 SECOND STALL, THEN THE CAR RESUMES NORMAL OPERATION. COULD BE A REAL SERIOUS ACCIDENT WITHOUT WARNING. THIS HAPPENED IN MOTION ON A HIGHWAY FROM A STOP LIGHT OR STOP SIGN OR PULLING OUT ONTO TRAFFIC.
Complaint 11398045 · Feb 26, 2021 · 58,000 miles
PAST TWO YEARS...MY CAR HAVE TOO MANY TIME PROBLEM ABOUT ENGINE....AFTER FEULING GAS ENGINE SHUTOFF WHILE CAR RUNNING...OR ENGINE SHUTDOWN WHEN WATTING TRAFFIC LIGHTS...
Complaint 11317947 · Mar 13, 2020 · 18 miles

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