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2015 Lexus RX Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Best

Complaint Index

7/100

#15 most-complained of 16 RX years

The 2015 Lexus RX has a complaint index of 7, the lowest among the 16 model years tracked, and ranks 15th (worst-first) with a Best verdict. NHTSA lists 20 complaints, 0 recalls, 1 crash, and 1 fire for this year.

Complaints
20
Recalls
0
Crashes / fires
1 / 1
Injuries / deaths
1 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
28.5
30 city / 27.5 hwy

Top 2015 Lexus RX problems

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

  1. Engine5 (25%)
  2. Other5 (25%)
  3. Steering4 (20%)
  4. Lane Departure3 (15%)
  5. Transmission & Powertrain3 (15%)
  6. Structure & Body2 (10%)
  7. Brakes1 (5%)
  8. Electrical System1 (5%)
  9. Collision Avoidance & Cameras1 (5%)
  10. Fuel System1 (5%)

What owners report

  • Owners report the engine stalling suddenly while driving, sometimes with a battery light, check engine light, and power steering light coming on together.
  • Some describe engine stalls with no warning light or error codes at all, restarting fine once put in park.
  • Steering complaints include excess play and wandering at speed, with one owner reporting three tire sets and two alignment checks tried without success.
  • Others report the electronic power steering losing assist without warning while turning, sometimes with a rattling noise over bumps, at a median mileage of 81,500 miles.
  • One owner reported the hood failing to stay open and falling while checking the oil, causing a head injury, at 41,000 miles.
  • A blind spot warning light was reported turning on and off intermittently along with a dashboard failure message.
2015 Lexus RX complaints: complaints filed per month4Oct 2021Sep 2022Dec 2023Jul 2024Dec 2024Mar 2026
27 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2021 to May 2026; peak Mar 2026 (4).

2015 Lexus RX recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2015 Lexus RX fuel economy and fuel cost

City
30 MPG
Highway
27.5 MPG
Combined
28.5 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$2,800
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 RX years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2013Good2719028.5
2014Best2011028.5
2015Best720028.5
2016Best1328030
2017Caution5347030

All Lexus RX years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2015 Lexus RX reliable?
NHTSA data gives the 2015 RX a complaint index of 7, the lowest of any RX model year in the dataset, and it carries a Best verdict compared to the other 15 model years.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Lexus RX?
NHTSA complaints point to Engine issues as the top problem area, accounting for 25% of the 20 complaints filed, followed by Steering at 20% and Lane Departure at 15%.
Does the 2015 Lexus RX have any recalls?
NHTSA lists 0 recalls for the 2015 Lexus RX.
How does the 2015 RX compare to other RX years?
The 2015 RX ranks 15th worst-first out of 16 model years with a complaint index of 7, far below higher-complaint years like 2024 (index 100) and 2023 (index 93).
At what mileage do 2015 Lexus RX problems typically show up?
NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 45,000 miles overall, with steering complaints specifically showing a median of 81,500 miles.

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.