Model year 2015 · Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD

2015 Lexus NX: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2015 Lexus NX at 24–32 mpg combined across 5 versions. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls and 47 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 5 out of 5 stars.

Safety recalls

EPA combined mpg

24–32

NHTSA overall rating

5/5

Recall file dated Oct 28, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 28, 2026, 7:36 AM EDT

NHTSA lists this vehicle as NX HYBRID, NX200, NX200T.

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 NX recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 3 safety recalls for the 2015 Lexus NX, 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

Air bags: Frontal and 2 more components

NHTSA 18V085000 Reported Jan 31, 2018

Filed by: Toyota Motor Corporation (manufacturer recall no. JLA, J0F)
Components: Air bags: Frontal; Air bags: Side/window; Air bags: Frontal: Sensor/control module-inactive
Units affected: 48,672 (estimate)
Problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2016 Toyota Prius and Lexus RX 350, RX 350 F Sport, RX 450h F Sport and RX 450h vehicles and 2015-2016 Lexus NX 200T, NX Turbo and NX 300h vehicles. The air bag pressure sensors and/or the acceleration sensors may fail causing the side/curtain shield air bags and/or the front air bags to not deploy in the event of a crash.
Risk: If the air bags fail to deploy in a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the sensors as necessary based on their serial numbers, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 12, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are JLA, J0F.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Service brakes, hydraulic: Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip

NHTSA 15V341000 Reported Jun 3, 2015

Filed by: Toyota Motor Corporation
Units affected: 3,013 (estimate)
Problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2015 Lexus NX200t vehicles manufactured December 18, 2014, to February 2, 2015. These vehicles are equipped with an Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS), Traction Control System (TRAC), and Vehicle Stability Control System (VSC) which are controlled by an ABS actuator. A component inside the actuator may have been damaged during its assembly and may cause the actuator to not function properly.
Risk: Under some driving conditions, when the ABS is activated, the malfunctioning ABS actuator could cause a loss of vehicle stability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the ABS actuator, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on July 21, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.

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 NX 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 NX EPA fuel economy
Version	Engine	Transmission	Drive	Fuel	City/Hwy/Comb	Fuel cost/yr	CO2 g/mi
NX 200t	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic 6-speed	Front-Wheel Drive	Premium	22/28/25 mpg	$3,300	360
NX 200t AWD	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic 6-speed	All-Wheel Drive	Premium	22/28/24 mpg	$3,400	363
NX 200t AWD F Sport	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic 6-speed	All-Wheel Drive	Premium	22/27/24 mpg	$3,400	374
NX 300h	2.5L 4-cyl hybrid	CVT (6 modes)	Front-Wheel Drive	Regular	34/30/32 mpg	$2,100	274
NX 300h AWD	2.5L 4-cyl hybrid	CVT (6 modes)	All-Wheel Drive	Regular	33/30/31 mpg	$2,150	280

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 NX 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 NX NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicle	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover	Rollover risk	Forward collision warning
2015 Lexus NX200T SUV AWD	5 stars	4 stars	5 stars	4 stars	16%	Optional
2015 Lexus NX200T SUV FWD	5 stars	4 stars	5 stars	4 stars	16.1%	Optional
2015 Lexus NX300H SUV AWD	5 stars	4 stars	5 stars	4 stars	16%	Optional
2015 Lexus NX300H SUV FWD	5 stars	4 stars	5 stars	4 stars	16.1%	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 NX owner complaints

Owners have filed 47 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Lexus NX, most recently on Aug 19, 2026. 7 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 8 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2015 Lexus NX complaints
Component named in complaints	Mentions
Unknown or other	13
Air bags	8
Fuel/propulsion system	6
Service brakes	6
Engine	4
Power train	4
Structure: Body	4
Electrical system	3
Fuel system, gasoline	3
Steering	3

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 NX model years

Lexus NX by model year
Year	Combined	Recalls	Complaints	Overall rating
2026 NX	24–40 mpg	0	6	—
2025 NX	24–39 mpg	6	18	—
2024 NX	24–39 mpg	6	47	—
2023 NX	25–39 mpg	5	17	—
2022 NX	25–39 mpg	3	28	—
2021 NX	24–31 mpg	0	17	5/5
2020 NX	24–31 mpg	0	28	5/5
2019 NX	24–31 mpg	2	44	5/5
2018 NX	24–31 mpg	1	26	5/5
2017 NX	24–31 mpg	0	30	5/5
2016 NX	24–32 mpg	1	27	5/5

All Lexus NX years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2015 Lexus models

2015 Lexus CT 2015 Lexus ES 2015 Lexus GS 2015 Lexus GX 2015 Lexus IS 2015 Lexus LS 2015 Lexus LX 2015 Lexus RC 2015 Lexus RC F 2015 Lexus RX

Sources

Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 28, 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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