2015 Lexus RX350
Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report
Quick Summary
The 2015 Lexus RX350 has 58 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.7x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is other problems (17% of all complaints), specifically: was driving at approx. 70 mph on highway 71 when i heard a loud crash. there were no other vehicles in sight around my vehicle so i thought a tire had blown out. after inspecting the vehicle and getting back inside, i realized the sunroof glass had exploded. i didn't realize it immediately as the . ⚠️ 3 fire reports filed.
58
Total Complaints
0
Recalls Issued
—/5
Safety Stars
0.7x
vs Segment Avg
Known Problems
OTHER
10 complaints- • WAS DRIVING AT APPROX. 70 MPH ON HIGHWAY 71 WHEN I HEARD A LOUD CRASH. THERE WERE NO OTHER VEHICLES IN SIGHT AROUND MY VEHICLE SO I THOUGHT A TIRE HAD BLOWN OUT. AFTER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE AND GETTING BACK INSIDE, I REALIZED THE SUNROOF GLASS HAD EXPLODED. I DIDN'T REALIZE IT IMMEDIATELY AS THE
- • DYNAMIC SPEED CONTROL RANDOMLY (TWICE) HAS LOST SETTINGS & CONTROL. SETTING IT AT 60, CAR INCREASED SPEED TO 85, AND IGNORED CAR IN FRONT OF ME, ALMOST CAUSING A CRASH. LEXUS HAS NOT FOLLOWED UP WITH ME ON THIS. VOICE RECOGNITION OFTEN FUNCTIONS INCORRECTLY RESULTING IN DISTRACTED DRIVING, AND HA
- • LEXUS RX350 HAS NO AC BUTTON ON THE DASH BOARD. IT HAS A VOICE COMMAND WHICH IS INEFFECTIVE. THE AC STAYS ON ALL THE TIME WHEN THE CAR IS RUNNING AND WITH FAN ON. THERE ARE 4 MONTHS OUT OF A YEAR ONE DOES NOT NEED AC ON, JUST AIR IS ENOUGH. IN ORDER TO ACHIEVE JUST AIR (NO AC ON), ONE HAS TO USE A C
“WAS DRIVING AT APPROX. 70 MPH ON HIGHWAY 71 WHEN I HEARD A LOUD CRASH. THERE WERE NO OTHER VEHICLES IN SIGHT AROUND MY VEHICLE SO I THOUGHT A TIRE HAD BLOWN OUT. AFTER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE AND GETTING BACK INSIDE, I REALIZED THE SUNROOF GLASS HAD EXPLODED. I DIDN'T REALIZE IT IMMEDIATELY AS THE ”
— NHTSA complaint filing
ENGINE
9 complaints- • MY CAR CAUGHT FIRE ON ITS OWN. I WAS AWAKEN BY THE POLICE WHO SAID THAT MY PARKED CAR IS ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT AND POLICE CONFIRMED THAT THE FIRE STARTED ON ITS OWN FROM THE ENGINE AND THERE IS NO LARCENY. THEY MENTIONED THAT THERE WAS A VEHICLE RECALL FOR THE SAME PROBLEM AND THEN I SEARCH O
- • ON FEB 9 2016 A RODENT HAD CHEW THE WIRES INSIDE MY ENGINE WHICH THE BATTERY/CHECK ENGINE AND THE ALL WHEEL TRACTION LIGHT CAME ON. SO I DROVE IT TO THE DEALER SHIP IN TACOMA FIFE OF WA. SO MY INSURANCE COMPANY TOLD THEM TO REPLACE THE WHOLE ENGINE MAIN WIRING HARNESS FOR A TOTAL COST OF $5372.38.
- • GAS TANK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE GASOLINE OVERFLOWED INTO THE FUEL TANK CANISTER. SINCE REPLACEMENT CAN INTERMITTENLY SMELL GAS BUT DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPARTMENT CANNOT SMELL UNEXPLAINED EXCESSIVE ENGINE NOISE IN WHICC DEALERSHIP CANNOT HEAR, AND CANNOT MAINTAIN AN ALIGNMENT.
“MY CAR CAUGHT FIRE ON ITS OWN. I WAS AWAKEN BY THE POLICE WHO SAID THAT MY PARKED CAR IS ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT AND POLICE CONFIRMED THAT THE FIRE STARTED ON ITS OWN FROM THE ENGINE AND THERE IS NO LARCENY. THEY MENTIONED THAT THERE WAS A VEHICLE RECALL FOR THE SAME PROBLEM AND THEN I SEARCH O”
— NHTSA complaint filing
FUEL SYSTEM
7 complaints- • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 LEXUS RX350. AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE ENGINE WARNING LIGHT, TRACTION WARNING LIGHT, AND THE ALL WHEEL DRIVE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL TANK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE THE CYLINDER CANISTER CO
- • GAS TANK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE GASOLINE OVERFLOWED INTO THE FUEL TANK CANISTER. SINCE REPLACEMENT CAN INTERMITTENLY SMELL GAS BUT DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPARTMENT CANNOT SMELL UNEXPLAINED EXCESSIVE ENGINE NOISE IN WHICC DEALERSHIP CANNOT HEAR, AND CANNOT MAINTAIN AN ALIGNMENT.
- • PAST TWO YEARS...MY CAR HAVE TOO MANY TIME PROBLEM ABOUT ENGINE....AFTER FEULING GAS ENGINE SHUTOFF WHILE CAR RUNNING...OR ENGINE SHUTDOWN WHEN WATTING TRAFFIC LIGHTS...
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 LEXUS RX350. AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE ENGINE WARNING LIGHT, TRACTION WARNING LIGHT, AND THE ALL WHEEL DRIVE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL TANK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE THE CYLINDER CANISTER CO”
— NHTSA complaint filing
SPEED CONTROL
7 complaints- • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 LEXUS RX350. WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED EXTREMELY FAST. THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT HAD TO SHIFT THE VEHICLE INTO THE PARK POSITION IN
- • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 LEXUS RX350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE STATIONARY, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING AND CRASHED INTO THE REAR END OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE CONTACT SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF IMMEDIATELY. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THERE WAS NO MEDICAL ATTENTION REQUIRED. THERE WAS
- • DYNAMIC SPEED CONTROL RANDOMLY (TWICE) HAS LOST SETTINGS & CONTROL. SETTING IT AT 60, CAR INCREASED SPEED TO 85, AND IGNORED CAR IN FRONT OF ME, ALMOST CAUSING A CRASH. LEXUS HAS NOT FOLLOWED UP WITH ME ON THIS. VOICE RECOGNITION OFTEN FUNCTIONS INCORRECTLY RESULTING IN DISTRACTED DRIVING, AND HA
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 LEXUS RX350. WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED EXTREMELY FAST. THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT HAD TO SHIFT THE VEHICLE INTO THE PARK POSITION IN ”
— NHTSA complaint filing
AIR BAGS
5 complaints- • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 LEXUS RX350. WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED EXTREMELY FAST. THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT HAD TO SHIFT THE VEHICLE INTO THE PARK POSITION IN
- • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 LEXUS RX350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE STATIONARY, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING AND CRASHED INTO THE REAR END OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE CONTACT SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF IMMEDIATELY. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THERE WAS NO MEDICAL ATTENTION REQUIRED. THERE WAS
- • TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2015 LEXUS RX350. WHILE AT A STOP SIGN, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT AND THE FRONT SEAT PASSENGER SUSTAINED UNKNOWN INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 LEXUS RX350. WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED EXTREMELY FAST. THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT HAD TO SHIFT THE VEHICLE INTO THE PARK POSITION IN ”
— NHTSA complaint filing
Estimated Repair Costs
Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.
🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist
Based on 58 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:
- ☐OTHER: WAS DRIVING AT APPROX. 70 MPH ON HIGHWAY 71 WHEN I HEARD A LOUD CRASH. THERE WERE NO OTHER VEHICLES IN SIGHT AROUND MY VEHICLE SO I THOUGHT A TIRE HAD BLOWN OUT. AFTER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE AND GETTING BACK INSIDE, I REALIZED THE SUNROOF GLASS HAD EXPLODED. I DIDN'T REALIZE IT IMMEDIATELY AS THE
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐ENGINE: MY CAR CAUGHT FIRE ON ITS OWN. I WAS AWAKEN BY THE POLICE WHO SAID THAT MY PARKED CAR IS ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT AND POLICE CONFIRMED THAT THE FIRE STARTED ON ITS OWN FROM THE ENGINE AND THERE IS NO LARCENY. THEY MENTIONED THAT THERE WAS A VEHICLE RECALL FOR THE SAME PROBLEM AND THEN I SEARCH O
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐FUEL SYSTEM: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 LEXUS RX350. AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE ENGINE WARNING LIGHT, TRACTION WARNING LIGHT, AND THE ALL WHEEL DRIVE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL TANK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE THE CYLINDER CANISTER CO
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐SPEED CONTROL: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 LEXUS RX350. WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED EXTREMELY FAST. THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT HAD TO SHIFT THE VEHICLE INTO THE PARK POSITION IN
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)
Lexus RX350 — Year Comparison
How does 2015 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.
NHTSA Safety Rating
No NHTSA safety rating available
At a Glance
- Complaints
- 58
- Recalls
- 0
- Fire reports
- 3
- Crash reports
- 8
- Injury reports
- 5
- Segment avg
- 80
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