Model year record

2015 Lexus ES350 recalls & problems

The 2015 Lexus ES350 has 1 safety recall and 16 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is unknown or other (7 complaints).

Recalls1safety recalls

Complaints16filed by owners

Crashes · fires1 · 0reported in complaints

NHTSA overall5 ★crash-test stars

2015 Lexus ES350 in an NHTSA crash test — NHTSA crash test

Safety recalls

Forward collision avoidanceNov 3, 2015

Crash imminent braking

Recall 15V72800030,812 vehicles

Problem: 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.
Fix: 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 repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Crash test ratings

2015 Lexus ES350 4 DR FWD

Overall★★★★★

Frontal crash	★★★★★
Side crash	★★★★★
Rollover	★★★★★
Rollover risk	11.1%

Forward collision warning: Optional · Lane departure warning: Optional

2015 Lexus ES350 NHTSA side crash test — NHTSA side barrier crash test

2015 Lexus ES350 NHTSA side pole crash test — NHTSA side pole crash test

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.

Fuel economy

ES 350

24mpg combined

City / highway	21 / 31 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

3.5 L · 6 cyl · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive · about $2,800/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem area	Complaints	Crashes	Typical mileage*
Unknown or other	7	0	19,500 mi
Service brakes	4	1	—
Electrical system	4	0	37,224 mi
Vehicle speed control	2	1	—
Forward collision avoidance	2	0	—
Power train	1	0	—
Seats	1	0	—
Visibility/wiper	1	0	—
Tires	1	0	—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Unknown or other
Water leaking into vehicle , I think the driver side door and window seals are defective
May 9, 2023
Tires
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.
Oct 20, 2022
Visibility/wiper
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.
Feb 4, 2021 · 45,000 miles
Electrical system
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). *CC
Nov 18, 2018 · 37,224 miles
Unknown or other
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.
Jan 2, 2020
Electrical system
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.
Apr 23, 2018 · 42,000 miles
Unknown or other
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.
Nov 23, 2017 · 23,000 miles
Unknown or other
TAKAT RECALL
Jan 1, 2016

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.