2015 Lexus IS 350 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
No verdict The 2015 Lexus IS 350 has a complaint index of 50, ranking 8th worst among 15 model years, with 4 complaints and 1 recall on file with NHTSA. It sits in the middle of the pack, well below the worst 2006-2010 years.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 50/100
- #8 of 15 IS 350 years
- Verdict
- No verdict
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 4
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 1
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Fuel System
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 22
- 19 city / 27 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
Top 2015 Lexus IS 350 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Fuel System2 (50%)
- Electrical System1 (25%)
- Visibility & Wipers1 (25%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Sunroof glass shattered unexpectedly while the car was parked, with no object visible on top of the vehicle.
- Front door locks stopped working reliably from both the interior buttons and the key fob.
- Owners reported a fuel pump recall (campaign 20V012000) where dealers had no replacement part available for an extended period.
- Electrical failures affecting door locks appeared at high mileage, with one case reported at 145,000 miles.
2015 Lexus IS 350 recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- 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
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2015 Lexus IS 350 reliable?
- NHTSA lists a complaint index of 50 for the 2015 IS 350, ranking 8th worst out of 15 model years for this model. It has fewer reported problems than the 2006-2010 IS 350 years, which are rated Avoid.
- What problems does the 2015 Lexus IS 350 have?
- NHTSA complaints for the 2015 IS 350 center on the fuel system (2 complaints, 50% of the total), plus one electrical complaint and one visibility/wiper complaint involving a shattered sunroof.
- Does the 2015 Lexus IS 350 have a recall?
- Yes, one recall (campaign 20V012000) covers the fuel system, addressing a fuel pump issue. Toyota's remedy is a free fuel pump replacement, though one owner reported the part was unavailable at their dealer.
- What year Lexus IS 350 should I avoid?
- Based on NHTSA data, the 2006, 2007, 2008, and 2010 IS 350 model years are rated Avoid, with complaint indexes of 100, 93, 86, and 79 respectively, far higher than the 2015 model's index of 50.