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2015 Lexus IS 350 Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

No verdict

Complaint Index

50/100

#8 most-complained of 15 IS 350 years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2015 Lexus IS 350 has 4 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 50 out of 100 — #8 highest of 15 IS 350 model years. The most reported problem area is fuel system (2 complaints, 50% of the total).

Complaints
4
Recalls
1
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
22
19 city / 27 hwy

Top 2015 Lexus IS 350 problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Fuel System2 (50%)
  2. Electrical System1 (25%)
  3. Visibility & Wipers1 (25%)
2015 Lexus IS 350 complaints: complaints filed per month1Jun 2018Aug 2018Jun 2020Sep 2020
4 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2018 to Sep 2020; peak Jun 2018 (1).

2015 Lexus IS 350 recalls

1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 20V012000Jan 13, 2020Fuel System1,830,752 vehicles

    Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump

    Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) recalled certain 2018-2019 4Runner, Highlander, Camry, Land Cruiser, Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma and Tundra, and Lexus RC 300, RC 350, GS 350, GX 460, IS 300, LC 500, LS 500, LX 570, RX 350L, and 2019 Toyota Avalon and Corolla, and certain Lexus NX 300, and ES 350 vehicles on January 13, 2020. On March 4, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include certain 2014-2015 Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser, 2018 Avalon, Corolla, 2014 FJ Cruiser, 2017 Sienna and Lexus 2018 ES 350, 2018-2019 GS 300, 2013-2014 GS350, 2014-2015 GX 460, IS 350 and LX 570, 2014 IS F, 2018-2019 IS 350, LC 500H and LS 500H, 2013-2015 LS 460, 2015 NX 200T and RC350, 2017 RC 200T and RX 350. Toyota also removed the 2018-2019 Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser and 2018-2019 Lexus GX 460 and LX 570 and 2019 NX300 from inclusion in this recall. On March 19, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include 2015 Lexus GS350 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

    Risk: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began May 4, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 20TB02 and 20TA02 for Toyota vehicles and 20LB01 and 20LA01 for Lexus vehicles.

2015 Lexus IS 350 fuel economy and fuel cost

City
19 MPG
Highway
27 MPG
Combined
22 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$3,650
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 350 years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’06’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2013No verdict00322
2014Caution7114122
2015No verdict504122
2016No verdict362021.5
2017No verdict141021.5

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2015 Lexus IS 350 a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2015 Lexus IS 350 ranks #8 of 15 among IS 350 model years (Complaint Index 50/100). It has 4 complaints and 1 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Lexus IS 350?
The most reported problem areas are fuel system (2 complaints), electrical system (1 complaints), and visibility & wipers (1 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 85,206 miles.
Does the 2015 Lexus IS 350 have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2015 Lexus IS 350, most recently reported 2020, covering fuel system.
What is the fuel economy of the 2015 Lexus IS 350?
EPA rates the 2015 Lexus IS 350 at 22 MPG combined (19 city / 27 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,650. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.