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

2015 Lexus RX: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2015 Lexus RX at 20–29 mpg combined across 5 versions. NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls and 25 owner complaints for this model year.

Safety recalls

0

EPA combined mpg

20–29

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 RX HYBRID.

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 RX recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 0 safety recalls for the 2015 Lexus RX, newest first.

No recalls are listed for the 2015 Lexus RX in NHTSA's recall file as of Oct 27, 2026.

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

2015 Lexus RX 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 RX EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
RX 3503.5L 6-cylAutomatic 6-speedFront-Wheel DriveRegular18/25/21 mpg$3,200429
RX 350 AWD3.5L 6-cylAutomatic 8-speedAll-Wheel DriveRegular18/26/21 mpg$3,200422
RX 350 AWD3.5L 6-cylAutomatic 6-speedAll-Wheel DriveRegular18/24/20 mpg$3,350445
RX 450h3.5L 6-cyl hybridCVT (6 modes)Front-Wheel DrivePremium31/28/29 mpg$2,850301
RX 450h AWD3.5L 6-cyl hybridCVT (6 modes)All-Wheel DrivePremium29/27/28 mpg$2,950312

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 RX crash-test ratings

We did not find NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2015 Lexus RX (checked Oct 26, 2026). NHTSA does not test every model every year; see nhtsa.gov/ratings.

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 RX owner complaints

Owners have filed 25 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Lexus RX, most recently on May 28, 2026. 2 mention a crash, 1 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 RX complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Engine7
Unknown or other6
Electrical system4
Service brakes4
Steering4
Lane departure: Blind spot detection3
Power train3
Latches/locks/linkages2
Air bags1
Electronic stability control (ESC)1

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 RX model years

Lexus RX by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2026 RX24–36 mpg3125/5
2025 RX24–36 mpg4245/5
2024 RX24–36 mpg4615/5
2023 RX24–36 mpg4625/5
2022 RX21–30 mpg029—
2021 RX21–30 mpg170—
2020 RX21–30 mpg149—
2019 RX21–30 mpg137—
2018 RX21–30 mpg029—
2017 RX22–30 mpg057—
2016 RX22–30 mpg235—

All Lexus RX years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2015 Lexus models

2015 Lexus CT2015 Lexus ES2015 Lexus GS2015 Lexus GX2015 Lexus IS2015 Lexus LS2015 Lexus LX2015 Lexus NX2015 Lexus RC2015 Lexus RC F

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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