2015 Lexus IS 250 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Best The 2015 Lexus IS 250 ranks 9th worst out of 11 model years with a complaint index of 20 and no recalls, earning a Best verdict relative to other IS 250 years. NHTSA lists 16 complaints, led by electrical system issues.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 20/100
- #9 of 11 IS 250 years
- Verdict
- Best
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 16
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 0
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 1
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Electrical System
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 24
- 21 city / 30 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
Top 2015 Lexus IS 250 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Other6 (38%)
- Electrical System4 (25%)
- Airbags3 (19%)
- Structure & Body2 (13%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires2 (13%)
- Brakes1 (6%)
- Engine1 (6%)
- Fuel System1 (6%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Driver side airbag panel pops off repeatedly without a lasting dealer fix, raising concern about airbag reliability.
- Engine stalls after coming to a complete stop, then suddenly accelerates when trying to move again, creating a risk of being hit by traffic.
- Front tires lose pressure rapidly or show extreme inner-edge wear, in one case blowing out at highway speed.
- Car won't start or stalls after refueling, including a shutdown while driving on the freeway.
- Electrical connections in the trunk were found submerged in water, causing the radio to stop working.
- A low voltage steering warning appeared shortly before the car failed to start.
2015 Lexus IS 250 recalls
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
2015 Lexus IS 250 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 21 MPG
- Highway
- 30 MPG
- Combined
- 24 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,300
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Premium
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2015 compared with other IS 250 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2015 Lexus IS 250 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA data, the 2015 IS 250 has a complaint index of 20, one of the lowest among the 11 model years tracked, and no recalls, so it carries a Best verdict relative to other IS 250 years.
- What problems does the 2015 Lexus IS 250 have?
- NHTSA lists 16 complaints for 2015, with the Electrical System as the top problem area (4 complaints, 25% share) followed by Airbags (3 complaints, 19% share).
- Does the 2015 Lexus IS 250 have any recalls?
- No. NHTSA shows 0 recalls for the 2015 IS 250.
- How does the 2015 IS 250 compare to other years?
- The 2015 IS 250 ranks 9th worst out of 11 years by complaint index (20), far below higher-complaint years like 2006 and 2007, which each scored 90 and 100 with multiple recalls.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2015 Lexus IS 250?
- EPA rates the 2015 IS 250 at 24 mpg combined (21 city / 30 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,300.