2015 Lexus ES Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jan 6, 2026 · 5 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other ES years
Not enough data 22nd of 30 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Lexus ES. That ranks 22nd out of 30 ES model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (2 complaints, 40%), typically at around 110,000 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 2 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Lexus ES
Lexus_ES_350h_(XZ20) at Auto Zuerich 2025. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2015 Lexus ES problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Air Bags2 · ~110,000 mi
Electrical System1 · ~120,000 mi
Steering1
Structure1
Suspension1
Unknown or Other1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Air Bags240%110,000——
Electrical System120%120,000——
Steering120%———
Structure120%———
Suspension120%———
Unknown or Other120%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2024, with 3 complaints
2024: 3202432025: 1202512026: 120261

n = 5 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2015 Lexus ES recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2015 Lexus ES.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

The paint is cracking and it is rusting.

Structure · received Jan 6, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11709018

The contact owns a 2015 Lexus ES 350. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the contact noticed that the infotainment system was displaying a blank screen, and the contact heard an abnormal sound. No warning light was illuminated. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not…

Electrical System · received Aug 29, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11683878

1. I was involved in a car accident on Aug 28, 2024 when I was about to go around a curve in the road. A vehicle coming at breakneck speed and well over the posted speed limit, lost control, went over the double yellow lines and crashed into the left driver side of my Lexus. I was the driver and my…

Air Bags · received Nov 30, 2024 · NHTSA complaint 11628039

The contact owned a 2015 Lexus ES350. The contact stated while driving at 60 MPH during heavy rain weather conditions, the vehicle was hydroplaned, control of the vehicle was lost, and crashed into the concrete median. The contact heads impacted the steering wheel and the vehicle ricocheted off the…

Air Bags · received Aug 29, 2024 · NHTSA complaint 11611696

The braking, steering and suspension components are malfunctioning and are extremely rusted. The vehicle is available for inspection upon request. My safety as well as my passengers, other motorists and pedestrians with children and pets on the roads and highways safety is compromised due to the…

Suspension · received Mar 15, 2024 · NHTSA complaint 11577512

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2015 Lexus ES?

Owners most often report air bags, electrical system, steering problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2015 Lexus ES?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2015 Lexus ES a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other ES model years, the 2015 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.