2015 Lexus RX Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Best The 2015 Lexus RX has a complaint index of 10, the second-lowest among 21 model years, earning a Best verdict. NHTSA lists 20 complaints, no recalls, one crash and one fire reported for this year.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 10/100
- #19 of 21 RX years
- Verdict
- Best
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 20
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 0
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 1
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 1
- Top issue
- Engine
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 28.5
- 30 city / 27.5 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 1 / 0
Top 2015 Lexus RX problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine5 (25%)
- Other5 (25%)
- Steering4 (20%)
- Lane Departure3 (15%)
- Transmission & Powertrain3 (15%)
- Structure & Body2 (10%)
- Brakes1 (5%)
- Electrical System1 (5%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras1 (5%)
- Fuel System1 (5%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Some owners report sudden engine stalling at speed with warning lights illuminating and no stored diagnostic codes found by technicians.
- Steering complaints describe excess play or wander at various speeds even after tire replacement and alignment checks.
- Others describe the electronic power steering motor losing assist suddenly while turning, sometimes with a rattling noise over bumps.
- One owner reported the hood failing to stay open and striking them while checking the oil, at 41,000 miles.
- A blind spot warning system was reported to turn on and off intermittently with a dashboard failure message.
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
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2015 Lexus RX reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2015 RX ranks 19th of 21 model years for complaints, with a complaint index of 10 and a Best verdict relative to other RX years.
- What are the most common problems with the 2015 Lexus RX?
- NHTSA data shows Engine complaints lead at 25% of reports, followed by Steering at 20%, Lane Departure at 15%, and Transmission & Powertrain at 15%.
- Does the 2015 Lexus RX have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists zero recalls for the 2015 Lexus RX.
- How does the 2015 RX compare to other RX years?
- The 2015 RX has a complaint index of 10, much lower than years like 2021 (100) or 2010 (75), placing it among the better RX model years.
- What mileage do 2015 Lexus RX problems typically show up at?
- The median mileage at failure across reported issues for the 2015 RX is 45,000 miles, based on NHTSA complaint data.