2015 Lexus ES
Only 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 5
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2015: 5 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1997 | 2 |
| 1998 | 1 |
| 1999 | 8 |
| 2000 | 6 |
| 2001 | 2 |
| 2002 | 27 |
| 2003 | 23 |
| 2004 | 16 |
| 2005 | 60 |
| 2006 | 12 |
| 2007 | 125 |
| 2008 | 68 |
| 2009 | 28 |
| 2010 | 41 |
| 2011 | 46 |
| 2012 | 31 |
| 2013 | 34 |
| 2014 | 4 |
| 2015 | 5 |
| 2016 | 9 |
| 2017 | 3 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2019 | 34 |
| 2020 | 18 |
| 2021 | 28 |
| 2022 | 11 |
| 2023 | 10 |
| 2024 | 9 |
| 2025 | 5 |
Known problem areas
Only 5 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Air bags
2 of 5 total reports mention: air bags.
Show complaint excerpts
1. I was involved in a car accident on Aug 28, 2024 when I was about to go around a curve in the road.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-11-30
The contact owned a 2015 Lexus ES350. The contact stated while driving at 60 MPH during heavy rain weather conditions, the vehicle was hydroplaned, control of the vehicle was lost, and crashed into the concrete median.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-08-29
Suspension
1 of 5 total reports mentions: suspension.
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The braking, steering and suspension components are malfunctioning and are extremely rusted. The vehicle is available for inspection upon request.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-03-15
Structure
1 of 5 total reports mentions: structure, most commonly citing body.
Steering
1 of 5 total reports mentions: steering.
Electrical system
1 of 5 total reports mentions: electrical system.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2015 Lexus ES — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Air bags: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Suspension: 1 report on file for this year.
- Structure: 1 report on file for this year.
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2015 Lexus ES reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2015 Lexus ES?
- The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 40% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2015 Lexus ES have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.