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2015 Lexus ES350 recalls and problems

1 recall and 16 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2015 Lexus ES350.

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recalls
16
owner complaints
1
complaints mentioning a crash
0
mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2015 Lexus ES350 recalls

Forward collision avoidance: crash imminent braking

NHTSA campaign 15V728000 · reported November 3, 2015 · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing · 30,812 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Avalon and Avalon Hybrid vehicles manufactured October 19, 2012 to October 27, 2015 and 2013-2015 Lexus ES350 and ES300h vehicles manufactured June 18, 2012 to July 6, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with a Pre-Collision System (PCS) as optional equipment. In these vehicles, the PCS may unexpectedly activate and apply the brakes when the radar detects a steel joint or plate in the roadway as an object.
The risk
A vehicle that unexpectedly brakes increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace certain PCS components, free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's numbers for this campaign are F1V and F2E.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

May 29, 2023 · Unknown or other

Water leaking into vehicle , I think the driver side door and window seals are defective

Oct 20, 2022 · Tires

2015 LEXUS ES 350. Michelin Primacy 215/55VR17 tires installed 9/2022. CONSUMER WRITES SEEKING REIMBURSEMENT FOR TIRES DUE TO A BLOWOUT CAUSED BY A POTHOLE.

Apr 29, 2021 · Visibility/wiper · 45,000 miles

LEXUS ES2015 -THE DASHBOARD HAS TURNED SHINY AND STICKY CAUSING A REFLECTION INTO THE WINSHIELD THAT IMPAIRS VISIBILITY ON THE INCIDENCE OF SOLAR LIGHT. THE DEGRADATION OF THE MATERIAL IS SUCH THAT THE SHINE ANNOT BE REVERSED USING COMMON AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS. EFFECT IN VISIBILITY IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE AND REFLECT…

Jan 24, 2020 · Electrical system · 37,224 miles

GREETINGS, THIS MESSAGE IS BEING SENT ON THE BEHALF OF CHERYL […] & RAYMOND […] […] 2015 LEXUS GS350 […] ISSUE: FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SEAT: SEAT HEATER/WARMER IGNITED WITHOUT BEING TURNED ON AND BURNED THROUGH THE LEATHER LEAVING A BLACK BURNT MARK. WHILE IN MOTION ON HIGHWAY. I'M CONCERNED THAT THE SEAT CAN OVERHEAT…

Jan 3, 2020 · Unknown or other

THE DOORS DONT LOCK OR THEY LOCK ONLY ON DRIVER SIDE OR THEY GET UNLOCKED RIGHT AWAY, THIS IS SAFETY ISSUE. I HAVE TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP BUT SAME ISSUE AFTER THAT,THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR A LONG TIME.

ES350 model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2012 38932
2013 12350
2014 12840
2015 11610
2016 12110
2017 12280
2018 2510

Across all years, the 2007 ES350 has the most complaints (539). All Lexus ES350 years →

Questions

Does the 2015 Lexus ES350 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2015 Lexus ES350, the most recent reported on November 3, 2015 (Forward collision avoidance: crash imminent braking). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Lexus ES350?
Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is unknown or other (7 complaints), followed by electrical system (4).
How many 2015 Lexus ES350 complaints mention a crash or fire?
1 of 16 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received May 29, 2023.