2015 Lexus IS 250

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2015 Lexus IS 250
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:40:41.064Z

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

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

2006: 189 complaints 2006 2007: 213 complaints 2008: 125 complaints 2008 2009: 48 complaints 2010: 40 complaints 2010 2011: 30 complaints 2012: 17 complaints 2012 2013: 5 complaints 2014: 35 complaints 2015: 16 complaints 2015 16 2016: 1 complaint
2006: 189 complaints 2006 2007: 213 complaints 2007 2008: 125 complaints 2008 2009: 48 complaints 2009 2010: 40 complaints 2010 2011: 30 complaints 2011 2012: 17 complaints 2012 2013: 5 complaints 2013 2014: 35 complaints 2014 2015: 16 complaints 2015 16 2016: 1 complaint 2016
2006: 189 complaints 2006 2007: 213 complaints 2007 2008: 125 complaints 2008 2009: 48 complaints 2009 2010: 40 complaints 2010 2011: 30 complaints 2011 2012: 17 complaints 2012 2013: 5 complaints 2013 2014: 35 complaints 2014 2015: 16 complaints 2015 16 2016: 1 complaint 2016

2015: 16 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
2006189
2007213
2008125
200948
201040
201130
201217
20135
201435
201516
20161

Known problem areas

Only 16 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Electrical system

4 of 16 total reports mention: electrical system.

Show complaint excerpts

Two weeks after buying the vehicle I began to notice that the driver's side door would often time take two or more tries to open with either pulling the door handle or using the keypad.

NHTSA ODI report, 2015-12-18

Air bags

3 of 16 total reports mention: air bags.

CRASH
Show complaint excerpts

Vehicle was in motion had a driver side hit, really bad and really hard and the bags didn't deploy

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-09-27

Wheels

1 of 16 total reports mentions: wheels.

Suspension

1 of 16 total reports mentions: suspension.

Structure

1 of 16 total reports mentions: structure.

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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    2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

Buy-smart checklist

2015 Lexus IS 250 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 4 reports on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 3 reports on file for this year.
  • Wheels: 1 report on file for this year.

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FAQ

Is the 2015 Lexus IS 250 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 IS 250?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2015 Lexus IS 250 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.