The Lemon Index2015 Lexus ES.
The 2015 Lexus ES is one of the most reliable years by owner complaints: 14 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 21, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about brakes, it has 1 recall, and it gets 24 to 40 mpg combined. The best Lexus ES year is 2020.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 27 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Lexus ES year. 2015 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 6K to 47K miles on the car (14 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
Recalls 1
- automatic emergency braking 2015
The affected vehicles are equipped with a Pre-Collision System (PCS) as optional equipment.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Lexus told dealers about
Lexus sent dealers 221 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- While a vehicle is in inventory, the battery is subject to conditions that can reduce its…
- The purpose of this service bulletin is to provide information regarding the installation of…
- The purpose of this bulletin is to provide precautions to follow when installing an automatic
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Government investigations
- ClosedPedestrian alert sounds2023
NHTSA looks into a problem when enough owners report it. Many end in a recall.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexus ES300H 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Lexus ES350 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $1600–2700 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 2.5L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl.
In owners' words
Received a recall due to a malfunction on the p c s (
2015 Lexus ES owner · NHTSA complaint 10876556
Quick answers
Is the 2015 Lexus ES reliable?
Yes, it is one of the most reliable by government complaints. It drew 4.8× fewer complaints than average filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 21; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Lexus ES year by this measure is 2020.
What are the most common 2015 Lexus ES problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are brakes (29%), transmission & drivetrain (21%) and electrical (21%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2015 Lexus ES have?
1 safety recall (latest: automatic emergency braking). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2015 Lexus ES get?
24 to 40 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2015 Lexus ES safe?
NHTSA gave it 5 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
Does the 2015 Lexus ES have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 21% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2015 Lexus ES cost in fuel a year?
About $1600 to $2700 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2015 Lexus ES have?
2.5L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl.
What Lexus ES year is better than the 2015?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2020, 2012 and 2018.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works