2015 Lexus Rx350 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Vehicle Speed Control (7) · Fuel/Propulsion System (6) · Engine (5)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
38 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (1)
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings 2014-09-19 · campaign 14V576000 · 15,872 vehicles
Defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2014 Toyota Avalon, Camry, Sienna, and Highlander and model year 2015 Lexus RX350 vehicles. Fuel may leak from the one of the fuel delivery pipes in the engine compartment.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace any of the suspect fuel delivery pipes free of charge. The recall began November 17, 2014. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
Service bulletins (170)
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.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2022-12-01 · KLG Technical In · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ti: 19le05 expired december 1, 2022
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2022-12-01 · KLG Dealer Packa · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
dp: limited service campaign klg expired december 01, 2022
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2022-12-01 · 19LE05 Technical · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ti: 19le05 expired december 1, 2022
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2022-12-01 · 19LE05 Dealer Pa · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
dp: customer support program 19le05 expired december 1, 2022.
Equipment 2022-04-13 · Safety Recall 22 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
lexus safety recall and service campaign - technician certification requirements 4.13.2022
Air Bags 2022-02-24 · L-SB-0004-22 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tsb: some 2005 ? 2022 model year lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty smell 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 guideline
Showing the 6 most recent of 170 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2021-03-31 · Engine · 133,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2015 lexus rx350. the contact stated while driving 70 mph, the vehicle loss motive power. the vehicle was unable to be restarted. the contact stated that the power steering warning light was illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. the contact was informed that the water pump needed to be…”
2021-02-26 · Power Train · 58,000 mi“engine abruptly stops and i have a 3 second stall, then the car resumes normal operation. could be a real serious accident without warning. this happened in motion on a highway from a stop light or stop sign or pulling out onto traffic.…”
2021-02-12 · Electrical System“my driver side window turns completely outward when i start my car. it also happens when i lock the door. i have to physically turn it back to the correct position before i can drive. i went to the lexus dealership, and was told that it would cost me over $1200 to have it repaired. i am a disabled senior, and this is a financial hardship on m…”
2020-11-19 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 35,000 mi“recall for fuel delivery pipe -replacement because of potential leak, causing a fire.…”
2020-05-26 · Fuel/Propulsion System“when initially entering my vin: [xxx] , results came up as a 2015 rx 330 which is incorrect. mine is an rx 350. this left me unsure whether or not the information which followed was correct???? information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr…”
2020-05-19 · Seat Belts · 78,281 mi“on march 17, 2020 when buckling my driver side seat belt, the female end that is suppose to be bolted into place was only attached by wires. i looked under the seat and found washer and nut on the floor. my son helped me reattach the parts together. on monday, i made appointment with the wilde lexus of sarasota. they reinstalled the driver side sea…”
2020-03-22 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 42,000 mi“my car stalls on acceleration. no check engine light comes on. i have researched the internet and discovered that there are recalls for fuel pump failures on some toyotas i have checked with the dealer and the recall site using the vin. nothing i believe i have a defective fuel pump that was installed on my vehicle. i would appreciate toyota r…”
2020-03-13 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 18 mi“past two years...my car have too many time problem about engine....after feuling gas engine shutoff while car running...or engine shutdown when watting traffic lights...…”
2020-01-28 · Engine · 44,000 mi“the push-button (keyless entry) ignition did not kill the motor. my car engine ran from approximately 6 p.m. in an enclosed garage directly below my bedroom. at 4:30 a.m. i was awakened by my carbon monoxide detector. the entire house was filled with toxic fumes. first responders to my 911 call said the detector definitely saved my life. i was a l…”
2020-01-16 · Vehicle Speed Control · 3,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2015 lexus rx350. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would hesitate to accelerate when pressing the accelerator pedal and on several occasions the odor of fuel was present inside the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the local dealer lexus of chattanooga (5800 lee hwy chattanooga tn) however …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.