Model year 2015 · Midsize Cars

2015 Lexus LS: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2015 Lexus LS at 18–20 mpg combined across 5 versions. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 7 owner complaints for this model year.

Safety recalls

1

EPA combined mpg

18–20

NHTSA overall rating

—

Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT

NHTSA lists this vehicle as LS460.

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Lexus dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2015 Lexus LS recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 1 safety recall for the 2015 Lexus LS, newest first.

Fuel system, gasoline: Delivery: Fuel pump

NHTSA 20V012000 Reported Jan 13, 2020
Filed by
Toyota Motor Corporation (manufacturer recall no. 20TB02/20TA02/20LB01)
Units affected
1,830,752 (estimate)
Problem
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) recalled certain 2018-2019 4Runner, Highlander, Camry, Land Cruiser, Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma and Tundra, and Lexus RC 300, RC 350, GS 350, GX 460, IS 300, LC 500, LS 500, LX 570, RX 350L, and 2019 Toyota Avalon and Corolla, and certain Lexus NX 300, and ES 350 vehicles on January 13, 2020. On March 4, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include certain 2014-2015 Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser, 2018 Avalon, Corolla, 2014 FJ Cruiser, 2017 Sienna and Lexus 2018 ES 350, 2018-2019 GS 300, 2013-2014 GS350, 2014-2015 GX 460, IS 350 and LX 570, 2014 IS F, 2018-2019 IS 350, LC 500H and LS 500H, 2013-2015 LS 460, 2015 NX 200T and RC350, 2017 RC 200T and RX 350. Toyota also removed the 2018-2019 Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser and 2018-2019 Lexus GX 460 and LX 570 and 2019 NX300 from inclusion in this recall. On March 19, 2020, Toyota expanded the…
Risk
If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began May 4, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 20TB02 and 20TA02 for Toyota vehicles and 20LB01 and 20LA01 for Lexus vehicles.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2015 Lexus LS fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2015 Lexus LS EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
LS 4604.6L 8-cylAutomatic 8-speedRear-Wheel DrivePremium16/24/19 mpg$4,350460
LS 460 AWD4.6L 8-cylAutomatic 8-speedAll-Wheel DrivePremium16/23/18 mpg$4,550486
LS 460 L4.6L 8-cylAutomatic 8-speedRear-Wheel DrivePremium16/24/19 mpg$4,350460
LS 460 L AWD4.6L 8-cylAutomatic 8-speedAll-Wheel DrivePremium16/23/18 mpg$4,550486
LS 600h L5.0L 8-cyl hybridCVT (8 modes)All-Wheel DrivePremium19/23/20 mpg$4,100432

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2015 Lexus LS crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2015 Lexus LS NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2015 Lexus LS460 4 DR AWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—Optional
2015 Lexus LS460 4 DR RWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—Optional
2015 Lexus LS460L 4 DR AWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—Optional
2015 Lexus LS460L 4 DR RWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—Optional
2015 Lexus LS600HL 4 DR AWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—Optional

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2015 Lexus LS owner complaints

Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Lexus LS, most recently on Sep 25, 2026. 0 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 1 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2015 Lexus LS complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Service brakes4
Forward collision avoidance1
Fuel system, gasoline1
Power train1
Seat belts1
Service brakes, hydraulic1

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Lexus LS model years

Lexus LS by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2026 LS21 mpg———
2025 LS21–25 mpg33—
2024 LS21–25 mpg20—
2023 LS21–25 mpg21—
2022 LS21–25 mpg10—
2021 LS21–28 mpg26—
2020 LS21–28 mpg20—
2019 LS21–28 mpg47—
2018 LS21–28 mpg419—
2017 LS18–19 mpg02—
2016 LS18–20 mpg06—

All Lexus LS years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2015 Lexus models

2015 Lexus CT2015 Lexus ES2015 Lexus GS2015 Lexus GX2015 Lexus IS2015 Lexus LX2015 Lexus NX2015 Lexus RC2015 Lexus RC F2015 Lexus RX

Sources

  • Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
  • Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
  • Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
  • Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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