2015 Lexus IS 250

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2015 Lexus IS 250
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:58:00.344Z

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.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Lexus IS 250 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2015 highlighted. 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 2014 2015: 16 complaints 2015 2016: 1 complaints 2016
2015: 16 complaints
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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.

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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, 20151218

AIR BAGS

3 of 16 total reports mention: air bags.

CRASH
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VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION HAD A DRIVER SIDE HIT, REALLY BAD AND REALLY HARD AND THE BAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY

NHTSA ODI report, 20180927

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.

I 20210917 — EA (open)

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2015 Lexus IS 250 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for wheels issues (1 reports on file for this year).

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2011 ▲ 2014 ▲ 2010

WORST YEARS

■ 2007 ■ 2006 ■ 2008

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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 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.