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2015 Lexus NX problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Worth extra scrutiny

The 2015 Lexus NX sits mid-pack among NX years: 31 NHTSA complaints against a model median of roughly 22, with a single recall and no defect investigations.

No single system dominates the record — complaints spread across other (7), airbags (4), and brakes (4), which usually points to general build quality rather than one defect.

31

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

4

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

8

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2015 compare to other NX years?

NX NHTSA complaints by model year, 2015 highlighted56 complaints2015: 31 complaints2016: 22 complaints2017: 18 complaints2018: 23 complaints2019: 42 complaints2020: 20 complaints2021: 26 complaints2022: 34 complaints2023: 16 complaints2024: 56 complaints2025: 18 complaints2026: 3 complaints
NX NHTSA complaints by model year, 2015 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2015 Lexus NX problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Other723%
Brakes413%
Airbags413%
Fuel System413%
Transmission413%
Engine310%
Electrical System26%
Seat Belts13%
Speed Control13%
Visibility & Wipers13%

Does the 2015 Lexus NX have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

18V085000AirbagsJanuary 31, 2018 · 48,672 units

Defect

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2016 Toyota Prius and Lexus RX 350, RX 350 F Sport, RX 450h F Sport and RX 450h vehicles and 2015-2016 Lexus NX 200T, NX Turbo and NX 300h vehicles. The air bag pressure sensors and/or the acceleration sensors may fail causing the side/curtain shield air bags and/or the front air bags to not deploy in the event of a crash.

Consequence

If the air bags fail to deploy in a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the sensors as necessary based on their serial numbers, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 12, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are JLA, J0F.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“we have air conditioning issue, blowing hot air on driver side, dealer found error codes B1441-Air mix servo motor passenger side B1446-Air mix servo motor driver's side B1449-Air outlet damper rear I believe there is a recall for other Lexus cars with same issues ”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · November 8, 2022

“LEXUS HAS ISSUED A RECALL ON THIS VEHICLE AND DOES NOT KNOW HOW TO REPAIR, I COULD BE IN EXTREME DANGER. THEY NEED TO REPAIR IMMEDIATELY OR, GIVE ME ANOTHER VEHICLE.”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · March 16, 2020

“Brakes locked up while driving on the freeway, causing collision with another car and freeway guard rail. CHP report taken. AAA auto insurance does not seem interested in investigating manufacturing defect problems/issues. No dashboard warning/maintenance lights illuminated”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Airbags · July 28, 2025 · crash

“Brakes locked up while driving on the freeway, causing collision with another car and freeway guard rail. CHP report taken. AAA auto insurance does not seem interested in investigating manufacturing defect problems/issues. No dashboard warning/maintenance lights illuminated”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · July 28, 2025 · crash

“The vehicle has 119285 miles on it. I have started to see oil leak from the transfer-case/transmission. I called lexus back in August 2023, they were aware of certain vehicle developing oil leak problems. They issued recall on certain vehicles and issued a TSB for oil leak repair. I called lexus…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · October 18, 2024

2015 Lexus NX — common questions

Is the 2015 Lexus NX reliable?

It is close to typical for the NX: 31 NHTSA complaints, 1 recall, and no investigations on file.

What are the most common 2015 NX problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are other (7 complaints), airbags (4 complaints), brakes (4 complaints).

Does the 2015 Lexus NX have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2015 Lexus NX. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Lexus NX years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the NX years to avoid are 2024, 2019, 2022. The cleanest record among NX years belongs to 2026.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.