2015 Lexus ES reliability
NHTSA's file on the 2015 Lexus ES holds 5 complaints after 12 years, a rate of 0 per year. ES years here cluster close together — the other years’ median is 0 complaints per year. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
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The complaints owners file most often name Air bags (2 of 5), then Electrical system (1) and Steering (1). Those filings include 2 that report a crash and 2 that report an injury.
The 2014 ES has 4 complaints, 0 per year, and the 2016 has 9 complaints, 0 per year. The 2015 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2014. The 2015 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2016.
The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2015 Lexus ES. How we count. Data as of .
Recalls (0)
No recalls on file with NHTSA for this model year.
Complaints by component (5 total)
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Complaints filed per year
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
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"The paint is cracking and it is rusting."
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"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…"
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"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…"
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"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.…"
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"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…"
Fuel economy
| Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Combined | Annual fuel cost |
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| ES 300h | 2.5L, 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S6) | Front-wheel drive | 40 | 39 | 40 MPG | $1600 |
| ES 350 | 3.5L, 6-cyl | Automatic (6-speed) | Front-wheel drive | 21 | 31 | 24 MPG | $2700 |
Specs and fitment
Known issues for this generation
Recall 20V-012 covers certain 2018 ES 350 vehicles, added when Toyota expanded the campaign on March 4, 2020, among many other Toyota and Lexus models. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail, and if it does the engine can stall while driving; dealers replace the fuel pump free of charge. Recall 20V-682, an expansion of 20V-012, also covers certain 2018 ES 350 vehicles for the same failure mode; there the replacement pump assembly is an improved one.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 2015 Lexus ES reliable?
NHTSA's file on the 2015 Lexus ES holds 5 complaints after 12 years, a rate of 0 per year. ES years here cluster close together — the other years’ median is 0 complaints per year. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
What are common problems with a 2015 Lexus ES?
The complaints owners file most often name Air bags (2 of 5), then Electrical system (1) and Steering (1). Those filings include 2 that report a crash and 2 that report an injury.
Is the 2015 Lexus ES more reliable than the years next to it?
The 2014 ES has 4 complaints, 0 per year, and the 2016 has 9 complaints, 0 per year. The 2015 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2014. The 2015 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2016.
Has the 2015 Lexus ES been recalled?
NHTSA has no recalls on file for the 2015 Lexus ES.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2015 Lexus ES?
Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 2015 Lexus ES with NHTSA.
What mpg does a 2015 Lexus ES get?
EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2015 Lexus ES is 32 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.
What generation is the 2020 Lexus ES?
7th generation (2019-2025).
What oil does a 7th-generation Lexus ES take?
0W-20 for ES 350 (~5.7 qt with filter); 0W-16 for ES 250 (~4.8 qt). Confirm your engine in the owner’s manual.
Is the 2026 Lexus ES a new generation?
Yes. Lexus launched the eighth-generation ES for 2026 with hybrid and battery-electric models in the U.S.