2015 Lexus IS reliability
The 2015 Lexus IS has 9 complaints with NHTSA after 12 years, or 0 per year. That is about even with the other IS years here. Their 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 Electrical system (3 of 9), then Steering (2) and Engine (1).
The 2014 IS has 12 complaints, 0 per year, and the 2016 has 2 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 IS. How we count. Data as of .
Recalls (0)
No recalls on file with NHTSA for this model year.
Complaints by component (9 total)
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Complaints filed per year
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
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"Driver side headlights and high beam have gone dim, reduced to a yellow haze. This creates a hazard by reducing visibility when driving. This increases risk of accidents due to dimly let roadway. I have had the lens…"
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"My car has had issues where the car will either not start, or the car will stall and turn off while I am driving on the road, causing my car to become a hazard for myself in the car, and other cars who have to avoid it…"
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"The steering system on my Lexus IS 350 F Sport malfunctioned while driving at high speeds on the highway. Specifically, the steering wheel locked up and would not allow me to turn, which made it extremely difficult and…"
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"Lexus had a recall for a faulty servo motor back in 2021. The recall work was performed; however, the same issue is happening again. The airflow on the “head only” setting comes out extremely low and blows air on the…"
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"On Friday, September 15, 2023 3:00PM, I had a “horrible” experience with my Lexus this weekend and sudden unintended acceleration. I was sitting at a red light, with my foot on the brake. Without warning the engine…"
Fuel economy
| Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Combined | Annual fuel cost |
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| IS 250 | 2.5L, 6-cyl | Automatic (6-speed) | Rear-wheel drive | 21 | 30 | 24 MPG | $3300 |
| IS 250 all-wheel drive | 2.5L, 6-cyl | Automatic (6-speed) | All-wheel drive | 20 | 27 | 23 MPG | $3450 |
| IS 250 C | 2.5L, 6-cyl | Automatic (6-speed) | Rear-wheel drive | 21 | 30 | 24 MPG | $3300 |
| IS 350 | 3.5L, 6-cyl | Automatic (8-speed) | Rear-wheel drive | 19 | 28 | 22 MPG | $3650 |
| IS 350 all-wheel drive | 3.5L, 6-cyl | Automatic (6-speed) | All-wheel drive | 19 | 26 | 21 MPG | $3800 |
| IS 350 C | 3.5L, 6-cyl | Automatic (6-speed) | Rear-wheel drive | 19 | 27 | 22 MPG | $3650 |
Specs and fitment
Known issues for this generation
Recall 20V-012 covers certain 2018-2019 IS 300 and 2014-2015 and 2018-2019 IS 350 vehicles, plus certain 2017 IS 200t and 2014 IS F vehicles, among many other Toyota and Lexus models; the low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail and stall the engine while driving, and dealers replace the fuel pump. Recall 20V-682 is an expansion of 20V-012 and covers certain 2019 IS 300 and IS 350 vehicles (with 2017 IS 200t and many other Toyota and Lexus models) for the same failure mode; dealers replace the fuel pump assembly with an improved one. Recall 26V-222 covers certain 2022 IS vehicles along with 2015-2022 Lexus RC and 2016-2020 GS vehicles for low-pressure fuel pump failure; dealers replace the fuel pump assembly, and Toyota mailed interim owner letters before the final remedy was available.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 2015 Lexus IS reliable?
The 2015 Lexus IS has 9 complaints with NHTSA after 12 years, or 0 per year. That is about even with the other IS years here. Their median is 0 complaints per year. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
What are common problems with a 2015 Lexus IS?
The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (3 of 9), then Steering (2) and Engine (1).
Is the 2015 Lexus IS more reliable than the years next to it?
The 2014 IS has 12 complaints, 0 per year, and the 2016 has 2 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 IS been recalled?
NHTSA has no recalls on file for the 2015 Lexus IS.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2015 Lexus IS?
Owners have filed 9 complaints about the 2015 Lexus IS with NHTSA.
What mpg does a 2015 Lexus IS get?
EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2015 Lexus IS is 22.7 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.
What generation is the 2015 Lexus IS?
3rd generation (2014-present).
Did the 2021 Lexus IS start a new generation?
No. The 2021 IS is a major facelift of the third generation (XE30), not a new platform generation.