2015 Lexus Rx Hybrid problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes (2) · Vehicle Speed Control (1) · Latches/Locks/Linkages (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (201)
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.
Service Brakes 2026-09-30 · L-SB-0028-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2018 – 2023 model year lc 500, and lc 500h, 2021 – 2023 model year lc 500c, 2018 – 2023 model year ls 500, and ls 500h, 2015 model year rx 450h, and 2018 – 2022 model year rx 450h vehicles may exhibit a condition in which the brake, abs, and/or trac warning lights are on and/or a check vsc mess
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
Showing the 6 most recent of 201 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2019-07-22 · Latches/Locks/Linkages · 52,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2015 lexus rx450h. the contact stated that the passenger door would not lock manually or with the vehicle remote. the doors would also not lock when the vehicle was in drive. there were no warning indicators illuminated. the dealer and manufacturer were not notified. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the failure mile…”
2017-09-11 · Vehicle Speed Control · 28,000 mi · 💥 crash“upon entering my garage, the car surged forward when i slightly applied a little pressure to the gas pedal. i turned the wheel to avoid a straight on collision, but still sustained much damage to both car and home. this was not the first time it surged, but was certainly the most severe since there was nowhere to go. the surge occurred after appl…”
2017-09-05 · Service Brakes · 14,693 mi“braking system of the car failed. i could not stop the car and all the warning lights, engine warning lights, check hybrid system, and vehicle warning lights appeared on the dashboard of the car. the car was purchased new with 71 miles, the car was never in an accident, the car had nothing installed to it, the car was serviced by lexus for 10,000 m…”
2017-06-20 · Unknown Or Other · 6,300 mi“about 15 miles into my drive to work in my 2015 lexus rx 450h with only 6,300 miles, my dash panel indicated the following errors: check abs, check bsm system, check headlight leveling system, brake malfunction, check hybrid system, check power steering system, speedometer at 0 mph and every possible error light possible. as i attempted to slow dow…”
2015-03-28 · Service Brakes · 2,200 mi“operating vehicle 50 mph slight downhill abs warning brake warning hybrid warning all came on with audible alarm. vehicle was difficult to stop. *tr…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.