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What 16 owners told NHTSA about the 2015 Lexus IS 250

These are the actual owner complaints behind this car’s reliability verdict, filed with the federal government, unedited. They’re unverified reports, not confirmed defects: read them as leads for your pre-purchase inspection, not a diagnosis.

All (16)Crash / fire / injury (1)Electrical system (4)Airbags (3)Body & structure (1)Electronic Stability Control (esc) (1)Engine (1)Fuel system (1)Seats (1)Suspension (1)Wheels (1)

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May 1, 2023Electrical systemBody & structure

The contact owns a 2015 Lexus IS250. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the radio was inoperable. Upon inspection, the contact discovered that electrical connections located in the trunk space were submerged in water. The cause of the water intrusion was not yet determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure and advised the contact to schedule a service appointment. The contact was concerned that with the electrical connections submerged in water, it could cause a fire and safety hazard. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 69,000.

NHTSA ODI 11519732

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How to use these: a complaint is one owner’s report, filed voluntarily and published unverified. Patterns matter more than any single story. If several owners describe the same failure at similar mileage, put that system at the top of your pre-purchase inspection list. Back to the full 2015 Lexus IS 250 verdict →