2015 Lexus ES problems
What owners report to NHTSA, grouped by component, with the recalls that cover them.
NHTSA has 27 owner complaints on file for the 2015 Lexus ES, filed between 2015-08-29 and 2026-01-06. The most common problem areas are the electrical system (5, 19%), service brakes (5, 19%) and power train (4, 15%). Owners reported 4 crashes and 2 injuries in these complaints. NHTSA lists 1 recall for this model year.
Last updated: · Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases
2015 Lexus ES complaints by component
| Component | Complaints | Share | Crashes | Fires | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown or other | 9 | 33% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 5 | 19% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 5 | 19% | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Power train | 4 | 15% | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Air bags | 2 | 7% | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 2 | 7% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 7% | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 7% | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 4% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 | 4% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hybrid propulsion system | 1 | 4% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 4% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 4% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 4% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 4% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
A complaint can name several components, so shares can add up to more than 100%. Crashes, fires and injuries are as reported by owners.
The top problem areas, in plain English
Each summary is built from the complaint counts and NHTSA recall notices, not from individual owner stories.
Electrical system: 5 complaints
- 5 complaints of 27 (19%) name the electrical system — wiring, battery and charging, fuses, control modules and in-car electronics.
- 2 of them also name the unknown or other; none of these complaints reports a crash, fire or injury.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2015 Lexus ES covers this system.
Service brakes: 5 complaints
- 5 complaints of 27 (19%) name the service brakes — the foot-brake system: pads, rotors, calipers, lines and ABS.
- 2 of them also name the vehicle speed control; owners reported 1 crash in these complaints.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2015 Lexus ES covers this system.
Power train: 4 complaints
- 4 complaints of 27 (15%) name the power train — the transmission, transfer case, driveshafts and axles.
- Owners reported 1 crash in these complaints.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2015 Lexus ES covers this system.
Air bags: 2 complaints
- 2 complaints of 27 (7%) name the air bags — frontal, side and curtain air bags, their crash sensors and control module.
- Owners reported 2 crashes and 2 injuries in these complaints.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2015 Lexus ES covers this system.
Forward collision avoidance: 2 complaints
- 2 complaints of 27 (7%) name the forward collision avoidance — forward-collision warning and automatic emergency braking.
- None of these complaints reports a crash, fire or injury.
- One NHTSA recall covers this system on the 2015 Lexus ES; the recall, campaign 15V728000, says: “The affected vehicles are equipped with a Pre-Collision System (PCS) as optional equipment.”
Fuel/propulsion system: 2 complaints
- 2 complaints of 27 (7%) name the fuel/propulsion system — the fuel tank, pump, lines, injectors and fuel-system controls.
- Owners reported 1 crash in these complaints.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2015 Lexus ES covers this system.
When the complaints were filed
| Year filed | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 3 |
| 2016 | 8 |
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 3 |
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2026 | 1 |
What is counted
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the model names ES, ES300H, ES350, model year 2015. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is NHTSA's confirmed safety defect. See the 2015 Lexus ES recalls.
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Lexus ES?
By NHTSA owner complaints, the 2015 Lexus ES's most common problem areas are the electrical system (5 of 27 complaints), service brakes (5 of 27 complaints) and power train (4 of 27 complaints).
How many complaints does the 2015 Lexus ES have?
NHTSA has 27 owner complaints on file for the 2015 Lexus ES, including 4 reported crashes.
Is there a recall for the 2015 Lexus ES's problems?
NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2015 Lexus ES; 1 of the top 6 complaint areas have a matching recall. Recall repairs are free at a dealer; check your VIN for open recalls.