2015 Lexus IS 250 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other IS 250 years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 9th of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Lexus IS 250. That ranks 9th out of 11 IS 250 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is unknown or other (6 complaints, 38%), typically at around 10,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 16owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2015 Lexus IS 250 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown or Other | 6 | 38% | 10,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 4 | 25% | 43,215 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 3 | 19% | 10,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 6% | 43,215 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 6% | 4,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 6% | 84,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 6% | 69,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 6% | 42,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2015 Lexus IS 250 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2015 Lexus IS 250.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture (EA21002) — opened Sep 17, 2021, still open.
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 contact owns a 2015 Lexus IS250. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the radio was inoperable. Upon inspection, the contact discovered that electrical connections located in the trunk space were submerged in water. The cause of the water intrusion was not yet determined. The…
When it rains there is a leakage in the trunk where the amplifier is located. I had a problem with my radio i was not able to hear anything although everything seemed to have been working on the screen i wasn't able to put volume and no sound was coming out the speaker i later find out that it was…
On October 22, 2022 while driving on the freeway at 55 MPH my front driver side tire lost all pressure rapidly. Luckily, I had run flat tires that prevented a dangerous incident to myself and fellow drivers. I took my car to a local tire shop, and they identified extreme inner wear of the tire that…
after I get gas my car wont start. This has been happening for about 9 months. It takes about 10 mins for the car to turn on. Yesterday after I got gas and was driving, my car completely shut off in the middle of the freeway- thought I was going to die. VERY dangerous. Took my car to lexus back in…
This question is just about this letter that i received and have not been able to find a way to get help for it.
Other Lexus IS 250 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 IS 250 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | 16 | 0 |
| 2014 IS 250 | 35 | 0 |
| 2013 IS 250 | 5 | 2 |
| 2012 IS 250 | 17 | 4 |
| 2011 IS 250 | 30 | 4 |
| 2010 IS 250 | 40 | 6 |
| 2009 IS 250 | 48 | 6 |
| 2008 IS 250 | 125 | 5 |
| 2007 IS 250 | 213 | 5 |
| 2006 IS 250 | 189 | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Lexus IS 250?
Owners most often report unknown or other, electrical system, air bags problems. The top one, unknown or other, accounts for 6 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2015 Lexus IS 250?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2015 Lexus IS 250 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other IS 250 model years, the 2015 has far fewer complaints than most years, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.