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2015 Lexus IS350Recalls, problems, MPG & safety
NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls and 4 owner complaints for the 2015 Lexus IS350. Most complaints involve electrical system (1) and fuel system, gasoline (1). The EPA rates it 21–22 mpg combined, and NHTSA gives it 5 stars overall.
Combined MPG
21–22mpg
EPA · 3 versions
NHTSA overall
5of 5 stars
NCAP crash tests
Safety recalls
0campaigns
NHTSA
Owner complaints
4
Top: electrical system
Fuel cost / yr
$3,500est.
EPA estimate, best version
Safety recalls
NHTSA campaigns for this model year
0 recalls found in NHTSA data for the 2015 Lexus IS350 as of Nov 7, 2026.
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Nov 7, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
Owner complaints by component
4 complaints filed with NHTSA · Jun 2018 – Sep 2020
- Electrical system1
- Fuel system, gasoline1
- Visibility/wiper1
- Fuel/propulsion system1
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 7, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
What owners report most
Verbatim excerpts from NHTSA complaints, by component
Electrical system
1 report
“I HAD BEEN HAVING MY 2 FRONT DOOR LOCKS WORKING PROPERLY ON AND OFF. JUST RECENTLY BOTH DOORS WILL NOT LOCK OR UNLOCK USING BUTTONS INSIDE OR ON THE KEY FOB. IT SEEMS TO BE A HUGE PROBLEM WITH TOYOTA AND LEXUS.”
Fuel system, gasoline
1 report
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 LEXUS IS 350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V012000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT CONTACTED AN UNKNOWN DEALER WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.*DT*JB”
Visibility/wiper
1 report
“MY CAR WAS IN PARKING STRUCTURE WHEN I WALKED OUT TO MY CAR FOR LUNCH, OPENED CAR DOOR AND NOTICED GLASS SHARDS ON CENTER CONSOLE. LOOKED UP AT SUNROOF TO FIND THAT IT WAS COMPLETELY SHATTERED. LOOKED OVER VEHICLE TO SEE IF SOME OBJECT HAD FALLEN ON TOP OF VEHICLE, BUT AFTER NOTICING THAT GLASS SUNROOF WAS INTACT & BUBBLED UPWARD, IT BECAME CLEAR THAT GLASS HAD SHATTERED (I.E IMPLODED) FROM WITHIN THE VEHICLE.”
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 7, 2026
Engines, transmissions & drive
3 versions rated by the EPA
- EPA class
- Compact Cars, Subcompact Cars
- Engines
- 3.5L 6-cyl
- Transmissions
- Automatic (S8) · Automatic (S6)
- Drive
- Rear-Wheel Drive · All-Wheel Drive
- Fuel
- Premium Gasoline
Towing, payload and dimensions aren’t in the EPA or NHTSA data, so we don’t list them.
Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 7, 2026EPA listing
EPA fuel economy by version
City / highway / combined, annual fuel cost and CO₂
EPA
| Version | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IS 350 Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L · Rear-Wheel Drive | 19 | 28 | 22 | $3,500 | 401 |
| IS 350 C Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L · Rear-Wheel Drive | 19 | 27 | 22 | $3,500 | 402 |
| IS 350 AWD Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L · All-Wheel Drive | 19 | 26 | 21 | $3,700 | 413 |
- 22mpg comb.
- 22mpg comb.
- 21mpg comb.
Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 7, 2026 · Fuel cost is EPA’s annual estimate (15,000 mi, 55% city)
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
2 tested variants
Overall rating
5/ 5
5 of 5Lexus IS350 4 DR RWD
- Frontal crash
- 4 of 5
- Side crash
- 5 of 5
- Side pole
- 5 of 5
- Rollover
- 5 of 5
- Rollover risk
- 9.7%
Overall
5 / 5
Lexus IS350 4 DR AWD
- Frontal crash
- 4 of 5
- Side crash
- 5 of 5
- Side pole
- 5 of 5
- Rollover
- 5 of 5
- Rollover risk
- 9.7%
Maintenance basics
General guidance, not the OEM schedule. Check your owner’s manual.
General guidance
| Item | Miles | Time | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine oil & filter | 5,000–10,000 mi | 6–12 months | Follow the oil-life monitor if fitted |
| Tire rotation | 5,000–7,500 mi | Every oil change | Check pressure monthly |
| Engine air filter | 15,000–30,000 mi | 1–2 years | Sooner in dusty areas |
| Cabin air filter | 15,000–25,000 mi | 1–2 years | |
| Brake fluid | — | 2–3 years | Absorbs moisture over time |
| Coolant | 60,000–100,000 mi | 5–10 years | Long-life coolants last longer |
| Spark plugs | 60,000–100,000 mi | — | Iridium/platinum plugs at the long end |
| 12V battery | — | 3–5 years | Heat shortens battery life |
- Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi
6–12 months - Tire rotation5,000–7,500 mi
Every oil change - Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi
1–2 years - Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi
1–2 years - Brake fluid—
2–3 years - Coolant60,000–100,000 mi
5–10 years - Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi
— - 12V battery—
3–5 years
Typical intervals for modern cars. Severe service (towing, short trips, extreme heat or cold) shortens them.
2015 IS350 questions
How many recalls does the 2015 Lexus IS350 have?
0 recalls found in NHTSA data as of Nov 7, 2026.
What are the most common 2015 Lexus IS350 problems?
Owners filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are electrical system (1), fuel system, gasoline (1), visibility/wiper (1). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.
What MPG does the 2015 Lexus IS350 get?
The EPA rates the 2015 Lexus IS350 at 21–22 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (3 versions rated).
How safe is the 2015 Lexus IS350?
NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program gives the 2015 Lexus IS350 5 out of 5 stars overall.
Data from NHTSA & EPA · synced Nov 7, 2026