2015 Lexus RX350 recalls and problems

The 2015 Lexus RX350 has 1 recall and 42 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is unknown or other.

2016 Lexus Rx350
Pictured: a 2016 model; the 2015 may differ in details. Photo: 2016 Lexus Rx350 by SsmIntrigue, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
How the 2015 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Average complaint count among 17 RX350 model years — 8th most.

1recalls
42complaints
7crashes
2fires
5injuries
27,000median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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1 recall

Fuel System

Sep 19, 2014 · NHTSA campaign 14V576000 · 15,872 vehicles

Problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2014 Toyota Avalon, Camry, Sienna, and Highlander and model year 2015 Lexus RX350 vehicles. Fuel may leak from the one of the fuel delivery pipes in the engine compartment.

Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy & notes

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace any of the suspect fuel delivery pipes free of charge. The recall began November 17, 2014. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Unknown or other10
Engine9
Fuel System7
Vehicle Speed Control7
Air Bags5
Structure4
Electrical System3
Power Train2
Seat Belts2
Service Brakes2

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2015: 4 complaints20152016: 10 complaints2016102017: 3 complaints20172018: 10 complaints20182019: 5 complaints20192020: 7 complaints20202021: 3 complaints20213

2015 vs. other Lexus RX350 years

2007: 167 complaints20071672008: 126 complaints2009: 97 complaints20092010: 94 complaints2011: 30 complaints20112012: 33 complaints2013: 59 complaints20132014: 15 complaints2015: 42 complaints20152016: 58 complaints2017: 46 complaints20172018: 18 complaints2019: 31 complaints20192020: 7 complaints2021: 1 complaints20212022: 10 complaints2023: 4 complaints20234

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2015. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2015 Lexus RX350 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2015 Lexus RX350, the latest from Sep 19, 2014 (fuel system). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2015 Lexus RX350?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention unknown or other (10), engine (9), fuel system (7). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.