2015 Lexus NX

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Above Average

Quick Summary

The 2015 Lexus NX has 31 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.4x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is other problems (23% of all complaints), specifically: just over 50,000 miles. a/c blowing very hot air, even after a/c turned off. not getting out side air. inside temperature would go above 90 degrees f. no engine warnings and any other short of indication..

3 crash reports 6 injuries

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.4x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

OTHER

7 complaints

23%

• JUST OVER 50,000 MILES. A/C BLOWING VERY HOT AIR, EVEN AFTER A/C TURNED OFF. NOT GETTING OUT SIDE AIR. INSIDE TEMPERATURE WOULD GO ABOVE 90 DEGREES F. NO ENGINE WARNINGS AND ANY OTHER SHORT OF INDICATION.
• ON 7/29/2018 - WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE IN ROUTINE STREET (NON-HIGHWAY) TRAFFIC I FELT A SLIGHT DRAG AND THEN THE YELLOW WARNING LIGHT APPEARED INDICATING 'AWD SYSTEM MALFUNCTION 2WD ENGAGED.' LESS THAN A WEEK EARLIER I HAD THIS PROBLEM ADDRESSED AT A LOCAL AUTO SHOP AND THEIR DIAGNOSTIC INDICATED
• THE UV PROTECTION ON THE NAVIGATION SCREEN IS COMING OFF LOOKS LIKE IT HAS BEEN SCRATCHED WHEN I ASKED LEXUS ABOUT THIS I WAS TOLD MY WARRANTY WAS UP AND THAT IT WOULD COST ME ABOUT 950.00 TO REPLACE IT. I SEARCHED THE PROBLEM ON LINE AND MANY PEOPLE HAVE COMPLAINED ABOUT THIS LEXUS IS A WHERE OF TH

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“JUST OVER 50,000 MILES. A/C BLOWING VERY HOT AIR, EVEN AFTER A/C TURNED OFF. NOT GETTING OUT SIDE AIR. INSIDE TEMPERATURE WOULD GO ABOVE 90 DEGREES F. NO ENGINE WARNINGS AND ANY OTHER SHORT OF INDICATION.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

AIR BAGS

4 complaints

13%

• AIRBAG SENSOR RECALL DON'T HAVE PART IN STOCK AT DEALERSHIP RECALL NO 18V-085
• BAD HEAD ON COLLISION AND MY AIRBAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY, SEATBELT DIDN'T KEEP ME FROM POUNDING MY FACE INTO WHEEL MY CAR AND OTHER BOTH ARE A TOTAL LOSS CITY STREET DRIVING STRAIGHT . CURRENTLY IN INSURANCE COMPANY HANDS CAN GET PICTURES.
• HELLO I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO GET INFORMATION IF MY VEHICLE IS PART OF A RECALL . I AM MILITARY OVERSEAS PLEASE ADVISE WHERE I CAN TAKE THE VEHICLE IN GERMANY OR PROVIDE ME WITH A LETTER THAT IS NOT ABLE TO FIX HERE SO WHEN I MOVE BACK IN A FEW MONTHS I CAN SHIP IT.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 2 crashes

“AIRBAG SENSOR RECALL DON'T HAVE PART IN STOCK AT DEALERSHIP RECALL NO 18V-085”

— NHTSA complaint filing

FUEL SYSTEM

4 complaints

13%

• 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.
• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 LEXUS NX 200. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V012000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. TH
• P019023 high pressure fuel sensor signal stuck low. Engine stalls, lack of power, limp mode.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“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.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

TRANSMISSION

4 complaints

13%

• VEHICLE STUTTERS WHEN ACCELERATING WHICH CAUSES SAFETY ISSUES. THIS HAPPENS WHEN TAKING OFF.
• I purchased this vehicle in 2015 - it has been dealer serviced and has never been in an accident. At just under 90,000 miles on the odometer, a major fluid leak started. It turns out that the rear main (crankshaft) seal had failed, causing a leak of transmission oil. No warning lamps or messages
• Since I am just finding out how to file a complaint I figured I would. I still have this car with me. The incident happened about 2 years ago. I was driving down the highway going to Castle Rock Colorado. When all of a sudden my car is thrown into neutral and my rpms go to 6,000. I had no way to ac

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“VEHICLE STUTTERS WHEN ACCELERATING WHICH CAUSES SAFETY ISSUES. THIS HAPPENS WHEN TAKING OFF.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

BRAKES

4 complaints

13%

• The check engine light came on and the car message says "Check Engine, Reduced Engine Power, Traction Control off, Brake Override Malfunction". The car won't accelerate past 10mph.
• 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
• Hello, I own a 2015 Lexus NX200T. On 9/13/2025 I was pulling into a spot to park, going slow at maybe 4-5 mph, my vehicle suddenly violently accelerates on its own. I had to slam multiple times on the brakes to avoid killing two pedestrians right in front of my vehicle. I was in seconds of killing t

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 1 crashes

“The check engine light came on and the car message says "Check Engine, Reduced Engine Power, Traction Control off, Brake Override Malfunction". The car won't accelerate past 10mph.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

AIR BAGS(~50K mi)

$500

FUEL SYSTEM(~50K mi)

$500

TRANSMISSION(~50K mi)

$500

BRAKES(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 31 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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OTHER: JUST OVER 50,000 MILES. A/C BLOWING VERY HOT AIR, EVEN AFTER A/C TURNED OFF. NOT GETTING OUT SIDE AIR. INSIDE TEMPERATURE WOULD GO ABOVE 90 DEGREES F. NO ENGINE WARNINGS AND ANY OTHER SHORT OF INDICATION.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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AIR BAGS: AIRBAG SENSOR RECALL DON'T HAVE PART IN STOCK AT DEALERSHIP RECALL NO 18V-085
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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FUEL SYSTEM: 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.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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TRANSMISSION: VEHICLE STUTTERS WHEN ACCELERATING WHICH CAUSES SAFETY ISSUES. THIS HAPPENS WHEN TAKING OFF.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)