2015 Lexus NX: problems, recalls and reliability
1 recall and 26 owner complaints on record; most reports concern fuel/propulsion system.
Data updated weekly · 1 new complaint in the last 90 days · latest recall Jan 2018
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“The contact owns a 2015 Lexus NX 200t. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was spongy and made an abnormal clicking sound while depressed. Additionally, the vehicle shuddered while coming to a stop. The ABS warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined that the ABS actuator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Feb 2026
“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”Owner report · Service Brakes · Jul 2025
“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 today and took the vehicle to the dealership. There is an understanding that my vehicle won't be covered under recall even though the problem is known to lexus. This issue may lead to unexpected breakdown of the vehicle and lead to loose of control of the vehicle.”Owner report · Power Train · Oct 2024
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“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.”Owner report · Service Brakes · Mar 2023
“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”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Nov 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.”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · Mar 2020
“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.”Owner report · Air Bags · Mar 2020
“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. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced an unknown failure related to the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact notified two unknown dealers of the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available. *bf”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · Mar 2020
“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.”Owner report · Air Bags · Jan 2020
“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 the problem and won't do anything about it when it happens. I was told if it would have happened before my warranty ran out it would be covered. It is clearly a defect of the uv protection on the screen .”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Dec 2019
When filing, owners marked a crash in 2 of these complaints and injuries in 4 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 1 campaign
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.
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.
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 2015 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
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Is the 2015 Lexus NX reliable?
NHTSA has 26 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on record for the 2015 Lexus NX. The most complained-about area is fuel/propulsion system.
Does the 2015 Lexus NX have open recalls?
1 recall campaign has been issued, the latest concerning air bags:frontal:sensor/control module-inactive. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.