2015 Lexus ES350
Only 16 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 16 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 16
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2015
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2015: 16 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2007 | 465 |
| 2008 | 255 |
| 2009 | 145 |
| 2010 | 137 |
| 2011 | 153 |
| 2012 | 89 |
| 2013 | 23 |
| 2014 | 16 |
| 2015 | 16 |
| 2016 | 21 |
| 2017 | 22 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Only 16 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Service brakes
4 of 16 total reports mention: service brakes.
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I was pulling into my garage slowly, braking to stop, when the can accelerated. I could hear the engine rev and I pressed hard on the brake and put the car in park. The car traveled about 4 feet before it came to a stop.
NHTSA ODI report, 2016-03-05
Also filed under Vehicle speed control
Electrical system
4 of 16 total reports mention: electrical system.
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I am the owner of a Lexus whose engine wires are soy based. 4 weeks ago my car was totally "Dead" And I had it towed to the dealer who told me rodents ate the wires.the cost to repair the wires was $977.00 plus the cost of towing.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-05-29
Vehicle speed control
2 of 16 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.
Forward collision avoidance
2 of 16 total reports mention: forward collision avoidance.
Visibility/wiper
1 of 16 total reports mentions: visibility/wiper.
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2016-07-28Forward collision avoidance15V728000 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Avalon and Avalon Hybrid vehicles manufactured October 19, 2012 to October 27, 2015 and 2013-2015 Lexus ES350 and ES300h vehicles manufactured June 18, 2012...
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace certain PCS components, free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's numbers for this campaign are F1V and F2E.
Buy-smart checklist
2015 Lexus ES350 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Vehicle speed control: 2 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 15V728000 · Forward collision avoidance
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2015 Lexus ES350 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 ES350?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2015 Lexus ES350 have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.