2015 Lexus IS problems and complaints
Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Lexus IS. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (3), Steering (2), Exterior Lighting (1).
Key takeaways
- 9 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 0 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 0 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 3 | 33% |
| Steering | 2 | 22% |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 11% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 | 11% |
| Visibility | 1 | 11% |
| Wheels | 1 | 11% |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 11% |
| Engine | 1 | 11% |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 11% |
| Structure | 1 | 11% |
| Tires | 1 | 11% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Electrical System,exterior Lighting - filed 2025-11-10
Driver side headlights and high beam have gone dim, reduced to a yellow haze. This creates a hazard by reducing visibility when driving. This increases risk of accidents due to dimly let roadway. I have had the lens professional cleaned and there is no oxidation which may reduce light output. I have checked the headlig...
Fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2025-07-28
My car has had issues where the car will either not start, or the car will stall and turn off while I am driving on the road, causing my car to become a hazard for myself in the car, and other cars who have to avoid it being in the middle of the road. This first happened to me 2 years ago and I took it to a mechanic wh...
Steering - filed 2025-07-13
The steering system on my Lexus IS 350 F Sport malfunctioned while driving at high speeds on the highway. Specifically, the steering wheel locked up and would not allow me to turn, which made it extremely difficult and dangerous to control the vehicle. The car is available for inspection upon request. My safety and th...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.