2015 LEXUS RX HYBRID — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
13
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
15
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2015 LEXUS RX HYBRID
The 2015 LEXUS RX HYBRID has received a total of 13 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 15 technical service bulletins have been issued by Toyota Motor Corporation for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (3 complaints), Service Brakes (3 complaints), and Engine (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 2015 LEXUS RX HYBRID
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2015 LEXUS RX HYBRID. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2015 LEXUS RX HYBRID
13 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2015 LEXUS RX HYBRID. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control Esc | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Latcheslockslinkages | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 LEXUS RX450H. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER DOOR WOULD NOT LOCK MANUALLY OR WITH THE VEHICLE REMOTE. THE DOORS WOULD ALSO NOT LOCK WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IN DRIVE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 52,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 LEXUS RX450H. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER DOOR WOULD NOT LOCK MANUALLY OR WITH THE VEHICLE REMOTE. THE DOORS WOULD ALSO NOT LOCK WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IN DRIVE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 52,000.
UPON ENTERING MY GARAGE, THE CAR SURGED FORWARD WHEN I SLIGHTLY APPLIED A LITTLE PRESSURE TO THE GAS PEDAL. I TURNED THE WHEEL TO AVOID A STRAIGHT ON COLLISION, BUT STILL SUSTAINED MUCH DAMAGE TO BOTH CAR AND HOME. THIS WAS NOT THE FIRST TIME IT SURGED, BUT WAS CERTAINLY THE MOST SEVERE SINCE THERE WAS NOWHERE TO GO. THE SURGE OCCURRED AFTER APPLYING PRESSURE TO THE GAS PEDAL AFTER A STOP IN FRONT OF THE GARAGE TO OPEN THE DOOR. IN THE PAST, THE SURGE HAS ALWAYS OCCURRED (WHEN IT DOES HAPPEN) AFTER A STOP IN TRYING TO PROCEED FORWARD. THE CAR WOULD 'JUMP'. NO AIRBAG DEPLOYED.
UPON ENTERING MY GARAGE, THE CAR SURGED FORWARD WHEN I SLIGHTLY APPLIED A LITTLE PRESSURE TO THE GAS PEDAL. I TURNED THE WHEEL TO AVOID A STRAIGHT ON COLLISION, BUT STILL SUSTAINED MUCH DAMAGE TO BOTH CAR AND HOME. THIS WAS NOT THE FIRST TIME IT SURGED, BUT WAS CERTAINLY THE MOST SEVERE SINCE THERE WAS NOWHERE TO GO. THE SURGE OCCURRED AFTER APPLYING PRESSURE TO THE GAS PEDAL AFTER A STOP IN FRONT OF THE GARAGE TO OPEN THE DOOR. IN THE PAST, THE SURGE HAS ALWAYS OCCURRED (WHEN IT DOES HAPPEN) AFTER A STOP IN TRYING TO PROCEED FORWARD. THE CAR WOULD 'JUMP'. NO AIRBAG DEPLOYED.
UPON ENTERING MY GARAGE, THE CAR SURGED FORWARD WHEN I SLIGHTLY APPLIED A LITTLE PRESSURE TO THE GAS PEDAL. I TURNED THE WHEEL TO AVOID A STRAIGHT ON COLLISION, BUT STILL SUSTAINED MUCH DAMAGE TO BOTH CAR AND HOME. THIS WAS NOT THE FIRST TIME IT SURGED, BUT WAS CERTAINLY THE MOST SEVERE SINCE THERE WAS NOWHERE TO GO. THE SURGE OCCURRED AFTER APPLYING PRESSURE TO THE GAS PEDAL AFTER A STOP IN FRONT OF THE GARAGE TO OPEN THE DOOR. IN THE PAST, THE SURGE HAS ALWAYS OCCURRED (WHEN IT DOES HAPPEN) AFTER A STOP IN TRYING TO PROCEED FORWARD. THE CAR WOULD 'JUMP'. NO AIRBAG DEPLOYED.
Safety Rating for the 2015 LEXUS RX HYBRID
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2015 LEXUS RX HYBRID in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2015 LEXUS RX HYBRID
Toyota Motor Corporation has issued 15 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2015 LEXUS RX HYBRID. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
KLG_Area Letter_ — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
Area Letter: The Data Communication Module (DCM) in the subject vehicles are equipped with software to identify the location of the vehicle using the Global Positioning System (GPS) to support features of the Safety Connect system. Due to incorrect programming in the DCM software, after November 2nd, 2019, the GPS...
L-SB-0014-15 REV — EQUIPMENT
LSB: SOME 2015 MODEL YEAR RX 450H VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A REMOTE ENGINE STARTED (RES) MAY NOT MAY NOT READY ON WHEN OPERATING THE RES DURING AMBIENT TEMPERATURES BELOW 10°F. FOLLOW THE PROCEDURES IN THIS BULLETIN TO ADDRESS THE CONDITION.
L-SB-0014-15 REV — ENGINE
LSB: SOME 2015 MODEL YEAR RX 450H VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A REMOTE ENGINE STARTED (RES) MAY NOT MAY NOT READY ON WHEN OPERATING THE RES DURING AMBIENT TEMPERATURES BELOW 10°F. FOLLOW THE PROCEDURES IN THIS BULLETIN TO ADDRESS THE CONDITION.
L-SB-0020-15 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
LSB: While a vehicle is in inventory, the battery is subject to conditions that can reduce its performance and life. Batteries can become discharged due to an extended storage period, temperature, parasitic drain, or while demonstrating vehicle features and benefits in the sales process. Battery inspection and maintenance are required...
L-SB-0014-15 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
LSB: Some 2015 model year RX 450h vehicles equipped with a Remote Engine Starter (RES) may not "Ready ON" when operating the RES during ambient temperatures below 10 F. Follow the procedure in this bulletin to address this condition.
L-SB-0014-15 — ENGINE
LSB: Some 2015 model year RX 450h vehicles equipped with a Remote Engine Starter (RES) may not "Ready ON" when operating the RES during ambient temperatures below 10 F. Follow the procedure in this bulletin to address this condition.
LSB001415 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Remote Engine Starter (RES) Inoperative in Low Temperatures.
9-18-14 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
L-SB-0006-14 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
L-SB-0006-14 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2015 LEXUS RX HYBRID
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the LEXUS RX HYBRID
- 2010 LEXUS RX HYBRID — 13 complaints
- 2011 LEXUS RX HYBRID — 17 complaints
- 2012 LEXUS RX HYBRID — 4 complaints
- 2013 LEXUS RX HYBRID — 12 complaints
- 2014 LEXUS RX HYBRID — 3 complaints
- 2015 LEXUS RX HYBRID (current)
- 2016 LEXUS RX HYBRID — 13 complaints
- 2017 LEXUS RX HYBRID — 18 complaints
- 2018 LEXUS RX HYBRID — 4 complaints
- 2019 LEXUS RX HYBRID — 3 complaints
- 2020 LEXUS RX HYBRID — 2 complaints
Other LEXUS Models
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- LEXUS RX — 1,154 total complaints
- LEXUS RX350 — 1,065 total complaints
- LEXUS IS 250 — 938 total complaints
- LEXUS ES300 — 862 total complaints
- LEXUS RX300 — 849 total complaints
- LEXUS ES — 817 total complaints
- LEXUS IS — 765 total complaints