2015 Lexus NX Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
GoodComplaint Index
40/100
#7 most-complained of 11 NX years
NHTSA data give the 2015 Lexus NX a complaint index of 40 and rank it 7th out of 11 model years, earning a "Good" verdict relative to other NX years. It has 26 complaints, 1 recall, and the top problem area is the fuel system with 6 complaints.
- Complaints
- 26
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes / fires
- 2 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 4 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 25
- 22 city / 28 hwy
Top 2015 Lexus NX problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Other7 (27%)
- Fuel System6 (23%)
- Brakes5 (19%)
- Airbags4 (15%)
- Engine4 (15%)
- Transmission & Powertrain4 (15%)
- Electrical System1 (4%)
- Seat Belts1 (4%)
- Visibility & Wipers1 (4%)
What owners report
- Airbags reportedly failed to deploy during a head-on collision, and the seatbelt did not keep the driver from striking the steering wheel, resulting in injury.
- Owners describe a brake-related AWD malfunction warning, sometimes preceded by a slight drag before the '2WD engaged' light appeared.
- Some owners report a fuel system recall for which replacement parts were not available, leaving the underlying issue unrepaired for an extended period.
- A stuck high-pressure fuel sensor reading is described as causing engine stalling, loss of power, and the vehicle entering limp mode.
- Drivers report the transmission stutters when accelerating from a stop, which they describe as a safety concern.
- One owner reports a failed rear main seal that caused a fluid leak with no warning lights or dashboard messages.
2015 Lexus NX recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 18V085000Jan 31, 2018Airbags48,672 vehicles
Air bags:frontal:sensor/control module-inactive
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2016 Toyota Prius and Lexus RX 350, RX 350 F Sport, RX 450h F Sport and RX 450h vehicles and 2015-2016 Lexus NX 200T, NX Turbo and NX 300h vehicles. The air bag pressure sensors and/or the acceleration sensors may fail causing the side/curtain shield air bags and/or the front air bags to not deploy in the event of a crash.
Risk: If the air bags fail to deploy in a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the sensors as necessary based on their serial numbers, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 12, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are JLA, J0F.
2015 Lexus NX fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 22 MPG
- Highway
- 28 MPG
- Combined
- 25 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,200
- 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 NX years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2015 Lexus NX reliable?
- NHTSA complaint data give the 2015 NX a complaint index of 40 and rank it 7th out of 11 NX model years, with a "Good" verdict relative to other years of the model.
- What is the top problem area for the 2015 Lexus NX?
- Fuel system issues account for the largest share of complaints at 23%, with 6 complaints and a median failure mileage of 130,000 miles.
- Does the 2015 Lexus NX have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2015 NX, campaign 18V085000, covering airbag sensors that dealers replace free of charge.
- How does the 2015 NX compare to other Lexus NX years?
- Its complaint index of 40 is lower than the 2022, 2024, and 2025 model years, which carry "Avoid" verdicts with indexes of 80, 100, and 90 respectively.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2015 Lexus NX?
- EPA rates the 2015 NX at 25 mpg combined (22 city / 28 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,200.