MYRModel Year Report

2015 Lexus NX

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2015 Lexus NX
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:14:21.884Z

Only 24 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 24 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 NX Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2015 highlighted. 2015: 24 complaints 2015 2016: 15 complaints 2017: 11 complaints 2017 2018: 15 complaints 2019: 29 complaints 2019 2020: 17 complaints 2021: 17 complaints 2021 2022: 25 complaints 2023: 13 complaints 2023 2024: 38 complaints 2025: 13 complaints 2025 2026: 1 complaints 2026
2015: 24 complaints
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YearComplaints
201524
201615
201711
201815
201929
202017
202117
202225
202313
202438
202513
20261

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 24 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

POWER TRAIN

4 of 24 total reports mention: power train.

AIR BAGS

4 of 24 total reports mention: air bags.

CRASH INJURY
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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20250804

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20200104

AIRBAG SENSOR RECALL DON'T HAVE PART IN STOCK AT DEALERSHIP RECALL NO 18V-085

NHTSA ODI report, 20180726

SERVICE BRAKES

3 of 24 total reports mention: service brakes.

CRASH INJURY
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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20250804

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

3 of 24 total reports mention: fuel/propulsion system.

ENGINE

3 of 24 total reports mention: engine.

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I purchased this vehicle in 2015 - it has been dealer serviced and has never been in an accident. At just under 90,000 miles on the odometer, a major fluid leak started.

NHTSA ODI report, 20231003

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20180330 — air bags

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.

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.

Campaign 18V085000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2015 Lexus NX — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 18V085000 (air bags) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2015 Lexus NX 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 NX?

The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 17% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2015 Lexus NX have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

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