2015 Lexus RX350 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
CautionComplaint Index
54/100
#7 most-complained of 14 RX350 years
The 2015 Lexus RX350 has a complaint index of 54 and ranks 7th worst out of 14 model years, earning a Caution verdict. Engine problems dominate at 38% of complaints, with a median failure mileage of 18,750 miles, plus one fuel system recall.
- Complaints
- 42
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes / fires
- 7 / 2
- Injuries / deaths
- 5 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 21
- 18 city / 25 hwy
Top 2015 Lexus RX350 problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine16 (38%)
- Other10 (24%)
- Fuel System7 (17%)
- Airbags5 (12%)
- Structure & Body5 (12%)
- Brakes3 (7%)
- Electrical System3 (7%)
- Seat Belts2 (5%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires2 (5%)
- Transmission & Powertrain2 (5%)
What owners report
- Some owners report engine fires starting on their own while the vehicle was parked, unrelated to any collision.
- Airbags reportedly failed to deploy in multiple rear-end and frontal crashes, even when brakes were applied.
- Owners describe sudden unintended acceleration or the vehicle moving forward on its own while parking, requiring the transmission to be shifted into park to stop.
- Transmission shifts were described as poorly timed, with delayed power delivery after downshifting that made passing other vehicles feel unsafe.
- A passenger-side door reportedly unlocked and opened slightly on its own while driving around 45 mph, triggering a dashboard warning.
- A tire blew out with no apparent cause at low mileage, before any tire shop would issue a warranty replacement.
2015 Lexus RX350 recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 14V576000Sep 19, 2014Fuel System15,872 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2014 Toyota Avalon, Camry, Sienna, and Highlander and model year 2015 Lexus RX350 vehicles. Fuel may leak from the one of the fuel delivery pipes in the engine compartment.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace any of the suspect fuel delivery pipes free of charge. The recall began November 17, 2014. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
2015 Lexus RX350 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 18 MPG
- Highway
- 25 MPG
- Combined
- 21 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,100
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- 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 RX350 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2015 Lexus RX350 reliable?
- NHTSA data gives the 2015 RX350 a complaint index of 54 and a Caution verdict, ranking 7th worst among the 14 RX350 model years covered. Engine problems make up 38% of complaints, the largest share for this year.
- What are the most common problems with the 2015 Lexus RX350?
- Engine issues lead with 16 complaints (38% share), including reports of fires, followed by fuel system issues (17%) and airbag non-deployment during crashes (12%).
- Does the 2015 Lexus RX350 have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists one recall (campaign 14V576000) for the fuel system, covering a possible fuel leak from a fuel delivery pipe. It is not a do-not-drive recall.
- How does the 2015 RX350 compare to other years?
- The 2015 RX350 (complaint index 54) is worse than 2014 (23, Best) and 2018-2022, but better than 2010 through 2013, which carry Avoid verdicts with complaint indexes up to 100.