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2015 Lexus ES350 problems

The most common problem on the 2015 Lexus ES350 is brakes. It has fewer complaints than a typical ES350 model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Year score
81/100
Owner complaints
16
Recalls
1
Service bulletins
172
Worst area
Brakes
Fuel economy
24mpg

The worst 2015 Lexus ES350 problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Brakes
    4
  • Electrical
    4
  • Acceleration
    2
  • Driver assistance
    2
  • Seats
    1

Problems by type

Tap a problem to see which part fails, at what mileage and in which other years.

  • Brakes
    4
  • Electrical
    4
  • Acceleration
    2
  • Driver assistance
    2
  • Seats
    1
  • Tires
    1
  • Transmission
    1
  • Visibility
    1

Recalls 1

Forward collision avoidance: crash imminent brakingReported November 3, 2015 · 30,812 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Avalon and Avalon Hybrid vehicles manufactured October 19, 2012 to October 27, 2015 and 2013-2015 Lexus ES350 and ES300h vehicles manufactured June 18, 2012 to July 6, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with a Pre-Collision System (PCS) as optional equipment. In these vehicles, the PCS may unexpectedly activate and apply the brakes when the radar detects a steel joint or plate in the roadway as an object.
Risk
A vehicle that unexpectedly brakes increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace certain PCS components, free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota at 1‑888‑270‑9371. Toyota's numbers for this campaign are F1V and F2E.

Recall number 15V728000 · Recall details

See all 1 recalls for the 2015 Lexus ES350

Technical service bulletins for the 2015 Lexus ES350 172

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

See all 172 bulletins for the 2015 Lexus ES350

2015 Lexus ES350 fuel economy

Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.

EngineDriveCityHighwayCombined
3.5L 6‑cylFWD213124

What 2015 Lexus ES350 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed May 29, 2023 · VA

Water leaking into vehicle , I think the driver side door and window seals are defective

Filed Oct 20, 2022 · Tires · NJ

2015 lexus es 350. Michelin primacy 215/55vr17 tires installed 9/2022. Consumer writes seeking reimbursement for tires due to a blowout caused by a pothole.

Filed Apr 29, 2021 · Visibility · 45,000 miles · PR

Lexus es2015 -the dashboard has turned shiny and sticky causing a reflection into the winshield that impairs visibility on the incidence of solar light. The degradation of the material is such that the shine annot be reversed using common automotive products. Effect in visibility is a serious safety issue and reflect poor judgement of from the manufacturer in teh selection of materials of a long useful life good.

Filed Jan 24, 2020 · Electrical, Seats · 37,224 miles · NC

Greetings, this message is being sent on the behalf of cheryl [xxx] & raymond [xxx] [xxx] 2015 lexus gs350 [xxx] issue: front passenger side seat: seat heater/warmer ignited without being turned on and burned through the leather leaving a black burnt mark. While in motion on highway. I'm concerned that the seat can overheat and cause a fire. This is listed in vehicle history report. Redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Jan 3, 2020 · MD

The doors dont lock or they lock only on driver side or they get unlocked right away, this is safety issue. I have taken to dealership but same issue after that,this has been happening for a long time.

Filed May 29, 2018 · Electrical · 42,000 miles · NJ

I am the owner of a lexus whose engine wires are soy based. 4 weeks ago my car was totally "dead" and I had it towed to the dealer who told me rodents ate the wires.the cost to repair the wires was $977.00 plus the cost of towing. This is negligence on the part of lexus and a highway danger to all.I feel it is the responsibility of your organization to recall all cars that have soy based wires which is an extreme safety hazard for all on the road and have lexus replace my wires with non soy wires and reimburse me for all costs of this situation.

Filed Dec 4, 2017 · 23,000 miles · IL

Moon roof exploded while driving at 60 MPH--glass flew all over the road--it could have impacted oncoming traffic. I didn't see anything that might have hit the moon roof. I was able to control the car but had to drive 45 miles home at 35 MPH as wind kept blowing back the interior cover.

Filed Sep 22, 2017 · OH

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Filed Nov 7, 2016 · Brakes, Electrical · 16,000 miles · NY

Three major issues with this car, and lots of minor ones. 1. The brakes did not engage while slowing down in traffic. Hitting the brakes caused the car to lurch forward. 2. The electrical system seemed to turn off and all internal/external lights went off at night and I was unable to see the road. 3. The car slips and the systems to counteract slipping did not engage. There are issues with the navigation, the enform system and many other issues. Repeated attempts to resolve the problem with lexus have met with no success. Regards, [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Oct 17, 2016 · Electrical · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 lexus es350. The contact stated that the push button start functioned properly for at least eleven months. Afterwards, the contact had to make several attempts to get the push button start to function properly. The dealer indicated that they were unable to replicate and diagnose the failure. The dealer had not test driven the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified and indicated that they would investigate the failure. The contact had not received a response. The VIN and failure mileage were not available.

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Questions about the 2015 Lexus ES350

Is the 2015 Lexus ES350 reliable?

Owners have filed 16 complaints about the 2015 Lexus ES350, fewer than a typical ES350 model year.

What is the 2015 Lexus ES350 year score?

The 2015 Lexus ES350 scores 81 out of 100 (good). The score compares it with the other model years of the Lexus ES350: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.

What is the most common problem with the 2015 Lexus ES350?

Brakes, with 4 complaints. Next is electrical (4).

How many recalls does the 2015 Lexus ES350 have?

1 recall, covering forward collision avoidance.

What gas mileage does the 2015 Lexus ES350 get?

Official estimates for the 2015 Lexus ES350 range from 24 mpg combined. The most efficient version (3.5L 6-cyl, FWD) gets 21 city and 31 highway.

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