KnownCarProblems2015 Lexus NX Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 26 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Lexus NX, most often about the other or unspecified (27% of complaints). It is 4th of 12 NX model years by number of complaints and has 1 recall.
Most common 2015 Lexus NX problems
Other or unspecified
7 complaints · 27%Just over 50,000 miles. A/c blowing very hot air, even after A/C turned off. Not getting out side air. Inside temperature would go above 90 degrees f. No engine warnings and any other short of indication.
On 7/29/2018 - while driving the vehicle in routine street (non-highway) traffic I felt a slight drag and then the yellow warning light appeared indicating 'AWD system malfunction 2wd engaged.' less than a week earlier I had this problem addressed at a local auto shop and their diagnostic indicated this was a turbo…
Fuel system
6 complaints · 23%Parts named most often: delivery.
The contact owns a 2015 Lexus NX 200. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20v012000 (fuel system, gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that…
The contact owns a 2015 Lexus NX. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH the vehicle suddenly experienced a loss of automotive power and stalled. The contact indicated that the failure had occurred while driving on a very busy freeway. During the failure, the warning messages "engine power lost"…
Air bags
4 complaints · 15%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.
Transmission
4 complaints · 15%Brakes
4 complaints · 15%The contact owns a 2015 Lexus NX 200t. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was spongy and made an abnormal clicking sound while depressed. Additionally, the vehicle shuddered while coming to a stop. The ABS warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to…
Engine
3 complaints · 12%
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2015 Lexus NX recalls
Air bags: side/window
Risk: If the air bags fail to deploy in a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: 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. Toyota's numbers for this recall are jla, j0f.
Full defect summary
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. The air bag pressure sensors and/or the acceleration sensors may fail causing the side/curtain shield air bags and/or the front air bags to not deploy in the event of a crash.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2015 Lexus NX
- What are the most common problems with the 2015 Lexus NX?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: other or unspecified (7 complaints); fuel system (6 complaints); air bags (4 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2015 Lexus NX have?
- 1 recall listed by NHTSA, the latest from January 31, 2018 (air bags). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2015 a bad year for the Lexus NX?
- It is 4th of 12 NX model years by number of complaints, with 26 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.