2015 Lexus Rx problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Steering (4) · Power Train (2) · Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection (2)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Lexus Rx model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (31)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Structure:body 2025-12-15 · L-SB-0030-24 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2005 – 2026 lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. the purpose of this service bulletin is to provide general guidelines and procedures
Electrical System 2025-06-13 · L-SB-0043-23 Rev1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the location of air conditioning refrigerant leaks. the procedures outlined in this service bulletin aid in locating, inspecting, and repairing refrigerant leaks.
Structure:body 2025-02-07 · L-SB-0017-19 Rev1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2010 – 2026 model year lexus vehicles may exhibit paint stains after the removal of rapgard™. the paint stains may appear to be under the clear coat but are usually under wrinkles in the rapgard™. the wrinkles may trap water and cause the paint to stain from the trapped moisture, especially on
Structure:body 2025-02-07 · L-SB-0017-19 Rev1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2010 – 2026 model year lexus vehicles may exhibit paint stains after the removal of rapgard™. the paint stains may appear to be under the clear coat but are usually under wrinkles in the rapgard™. the wrinkles may trap water and cause the paint to stain from the trapped moisture, especially on
Structure:body 2024-07-29 · L-SB-0030-24 Rev1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2005 – 2024 lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. the purpose of this service bulletin is to provide general guidelines and procedures
Structure:body 2024-07-29 · L-SB-0030-24 Rev1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2005 – 2024 lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. the purpose of this service bulletin is to provide general guidelines and procedures
Showing the 6 most recent of 31 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-05-28 · Unknown Or Other“i was driving on the highway and suddenly there was a loud explosion and the sound of hundreds of time things or debris hitting my car. thankfully i did not hit the brakes or lose control of my vehicle, but i easily could have! i then saw little pieces of glass falling off my car from my rear view mirror. i pulled over to find that it was my sunroo…”
2026-05-04 · Power Train“transfer case spontaneously fractured,mounting point on transmission broke. unable to drive repair cost approximately $13,000…”
2026-03-17 · Service Brakes“i purchased this vehicle on january 5, 2026, from a family-owned dealership in broken arrow, ok. the vehicle was purchased “as-is” with a guarantee of sale and a carfax report. after purchasing the vehicle, i drove it home and it remained parked until january 8, 2026. on thursday, january 8, 2026, the vehicle experienced an unexpected engine stall …”
2026-03-04 · Steering · 118,000 mi“the contact owns a 2015 lexus rx. the contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the steering wheel was shaking and vibrating, and it was loose. the vehicle was taken to a local independent dealer who replaced the control arms, but the failure persisted. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed the vehicle and determine…”
2025-12-28 · Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection“blind spot warning. available for inspection warning monitor goes on and off on a regular basis and light on dash identifies this problem no, not confirmed no, not inspected warning light on dash, message states failure…”
2025-07-03 · Unknown Or Other“*three lexus dealership service departments are unable to diagnose the stalling problem so i am unsure what component or system failed or malfunctioned. yes it is available upon request for inspection. *the stalling happens while engine is cold and at a certain temperature. *the vehicle has been to three dealership service departments and two ind…”
2024-12-14 · Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection · 💥 crash“first, we are a victim of fraud and scam and are distressed since day one and loss of thousands of dollars. after searching and reviews, we bought a 2015 lexus rx350 for family use from a seller who had owned this vehicle for over five years but the seller never disclosed and represented in the sale of this vehicle that it was rebuilt and had engi…”
2024-10-17 · Engine“engine cut out suddenly while driving 45 mph, followed by battery light, check engine light, and power steering light forcing hazardous emergency stop. engine would no longer crank, and car had to be towed to nearest lexus certified repair facility. technician scanned the system and found four codes: p0335, p1603, p1604, p1605. after bore-scoping…”
2024-10-05 · Steering“2015 lexus rx450h with less than 60,000 miles electronic power steering motor needs repair or replacement. the electronic steering motor has an internal 3 piece star-shaped green plastic gear in between two metal pieces used as a bushing/damper. that green plastic gear has become dry, hard, dehydrated, and has crumbled inside the electronic powe…”
2024-09-28 · Engine“it has the same engine failure problem as the recall for 2022 and 2023 vehicles. the engine just stalls when it wants with no check engine light or error codes. then restarts just fine when put in park. lexus repair could not even find a issue. have documents to prove it.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.