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2015 Lexus RX 350

Solid pick. The complaint record is strong for its age. It does carry safety recalls, so confirm every one shows "remedy completed" on the VIN before money changes hands.

Recalls, complaint breakdown & inspection checklist, all in a shareable PDF

62 owner complaints · 1 recalls · data verified July 14, 2026 · source: NHTSA

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Why buy?

Very few owner complaints for its age and sales volume.

The math, shown

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Complaint volume (40%)100
Severity (30%)79
Recall load (20%)95
Trend (10%)58

Complaints filed per year

Fading = early teething worked out. Climbing = problems aging in.

20152026 YTD

How it crashes

NHTSA’s own crash tests, separate from the reliability score above.

4/5 overall

Varies 45 stars by trim; shown conservatively.

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating · 2015 Lexus RX350 SUV FWD

Front crash
Side crash
Rollover

Rollover risk in a single-vehicle crash: 18%

Stability control: StandardForward collision warning: OptionalLane departure warning: No

No open NHTSA defect investigations on file.

NHTSA crash-test photo, 2015 Lexus RX350 SUV FWD

Source: nhtsa.gov/ratings. Star ratings compare vehicles within the same class and size, not across every car on the road.

The road ahead

What breaks on a 2015 Lexus RX 350, plotted where owners report it happening.

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Also reported (mileage varies): Engine (14) · Fuel system (8) · Speed control (7) · Transmission & drivetrain (5)

Mileage medians come from owners who mentioned an odometer reading in their NHTSA complaint, a rough guide, not a schedule.

Engine

23%

14 complaints · 4 in the last 2 years

It has the same engine failure problem as the recall for 2022 and 2023 vehicles. The engine just stalls when it wants with no check engine light or error codes. Then r…

Fuel system

13%

8 complaints

RECALL FOR FUEL DELIVERY PIPE -REPLACEMENT BECAUSE OF POTENTIAL LEAK, CAUSING A FIRE.

Speed control

11%

7 complaints

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 LEXUS RX350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE WOULD HESITATE TO ACCELERATE WHEN PRESSING THE ACCELERATO…

Transmission & drivetrain

8%

5 complaints · 3 in the last 2 years

Safety concern: Engine timing cover oil leak. blind spot warning malfunction.

Recalls (1)

Safety recall repairs are free at the brand’s franchised dealers. Before buying, run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and make the seller show the work was done.

Fuel System, Gasoline · 14V576000

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2014 Toyota Avalon, Camry, Sienna, and Highlander and model year 2015 Lexus RX350 vehicles. Fuel may leak from the one of the fuel delivery pipes in the engine compartment.

Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace any of the suspect fuel delivery pipes free of charge. The recall began November 17, 2014. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.

Before you hand over money

Verify the recall work was done

NHTSA’s free lookup shows whether this exact car had its recall remedies completed.

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Get a pre-purchase inspection

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What owners say

Real owners of this exact model-year, shown separately from the NHTSA score. If they disagree, that’s worth knowing.

The fine print: this verdict is computed from public NHTSA complaint and recall records for the 2015 Lexus RX 350 as a model, not for any individual car. A well-maintained example of an “Avoid” can outlast a neglected “Buy”. Informational only, so always get a professional pre-purchase inspection.