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2015 Lexus IS: problems, recalls and fuel economy
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Owners have filed 41 complaints about the 2015 Lexus IS with NHTSA, and it has 3 recalls. We don't rate it yet: a rating needs sales figures to turn complaints into rates.
Owner complaints
41
filed with NHTSA
Recalls
3
on record
Fuel economy
24 mpg
best version, EPA combined
Fuel, 5 years
$8,500
12,000 mi a year, $3.40/gal
What owners complain about most
Engines and fuel economy
| Version | Drive | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic (S6), 6 cyl, 2.5 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 24 mpg |
| Automatic (S6), 6 cyl, 2.5 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 24 mpg |
| Automatic (S6), 6 cyl, 2.5 L | All-Wheel Drive | 23 mpg |
| Automatic (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 22 mpg |
| Automatic (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 22 mpg |
| Automatic (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | All-Wheel Drive | 21 mpg |
Recalls
Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel PumpJan 13, 2020 · campaign 20V012000
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) recalled certain 2018-2019 4Runner, Highlander, Camry, Land Cruiser, Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma and Tundra, and Lexus RC 300, RC 350, GS 350, GX 460, IS 300, LC 500, LS 500, LX 570, RX 350L, and 2019 Toyota Avalon and Corolla, and certain Lexus NX 300, and ES 350 vehicles on January 13, 2020. On March 4, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include cer
Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator ModuleOct 17, 2019 · campaign 19V741000
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2010-2016 4Runner, 2003-2006 Tundra, 2003-2013 Corolla, 2009-2010 Corolla Matrix, 2004-2005 RAV4, 2002-2007 Sequoia, 2011-2013 Sienna, 2008-2012 Scion xB, 2008-2009 Lexus IS-F, 2007-2012 Yaris and Lexus ES350, 2010-2017 Lexus GX460, 2002-2010 Lexus SC430, 2006-2012 Lexus IS250 and IS350 and 2010-2015 Lexus IS250C and IS350C veh
Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator ModuleJan 9, 2019 · campaign 19V005000
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Toyota 4Runner, 2014-2015 Scion xB, Lexus IS350C, IS250C, 2014 Toyota Sienna, Lexus IS-F, and 2014-2017 Lexus GX460 vehicles sold, or ever registered in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Is
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Other years of the Lexus IS
| Year | Reliability |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Not rated yet |
| 2025 | Not rated yet |
| 2024 | Not rated yet |
| 2023 | Not rated yet |
| 2022 | Not rated yet |
| 2021 | Not rated yet |
| 2020 | Not rated yet |
| 2019 | Not rated yet |
| 2018 | Not rated yet |
| 2017 | Not rated yet |
| 2016 | Not rated yet |
| 2015 | Not rated yet |
Questions people ask
What problems does the 2015 Lexus IS have?
Owners have filed 41 complaints with NHTSA: electrical system (9), body, glass & interior (6), wheels & tires (4). We don't rate it yet, so this count isn't a reliability score: popular cars get more complaints.
How many recalls does the 2015 Lexus IS have?
3 recalls on record with NHTSA.
What gas mileage does the 2015 Lexus IS get?
Up to 24 mpg combined (EPA), depending on the engine.