Was driving the car on the highway and all of a sudden a bunch of warning lights came on, the Brake/slip/master warning indicators illuminated and the brakes stopped working. Luckily, without causing an accident or injury, we made it to the shoulder and called a tow truck. Was able to get it to Lexus and the vehicle was diagnosed with DTC C1391. Lexus Customer Support Program ZLM identifies C1391 as one of the DTCs associated with certain internal malfunctions of the Brake Booster Assembly on certain 2013-2015 ES 300h vehicles. Lexus declined assistance.
Vehicle safety record
2015 Lexus ES Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 6 complaints about the 2015 Lexus ES with NHTSA, most often about the airbags (2) and the body, doors & structure (1). Those complaints describe 2 crashes and 2 injuries. There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 2014 has 5 and the 2016 has 9.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical ES year, for its age
#276 most complained-about 2015 vehicle
- Complaints
- 6
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 2
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 2
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2015 Lexus ES problems
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No recalls for the 2015 Lexus ES
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2015 Lexus ES. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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6 complaints about the 2015 Lexus ES
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
The paint is cracking and it is rusting.
The contact owns a 2015 Lexus ES 350. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the contact noticed that the infotainment system was displaying a blank screen, and the contact heard an abnormal sound. No warning light was illuminated. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.
1. I was involved in a car accident on Aug 28, 2024 when I was about to go around a curve in the road. A vehicle coming at breakneck speed and well over the posted speed limit, lost control, went over the double yellow lines and crashed into the left driver side of my Lexus. I was the driver and my left knee got crushed against the dashboard. None of my airbags, including my knee airbag deployed. My car was totaled but it is still available for inspection and held at the insurance company. The other driver was test...
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driving a Mercedes and all their aibags deployed. 2. I suffered a communited patella fracture where my knee cap got fractured into several pieces, was taken by ambulance and had to have surgery the next day. The driver and the passenger in the other car were unscathed. 3. No. Until about two weeks ago I was under the impression that my 2015 Lexus was too old to include knee airbags. We recently found out that my car did indeed have knee airbags which did not deploy. For that matter none of the airbags deployed. 4. •My car was towed initially to the police tow lot and then to a car repair place. The car repair place along with a representative from our insurance company together decided that my car is damaged beyond repair. I have filed a complained with Lexus Brand Engagement Center and they have said that they will proceed with sending an inspector out to check the car as to why my airbags did not deploy causing me such a grievous knee injury 5. •There had been no warning lights of any kind. The police report shows that the airbag switch was on.
The contact owned a 2015 Lexus ES350. The contact stated while driving at 60 MPH during heavy rain weather conditions, the vehicle was hydroplaned, control of the vehicle was lost, and crashed into the concrete median. The contact heads impacted the steering wheel and the vehicle ricocheted off the concrete median and spun three times. The vehicle crashed into a wall and the vehicle came to a stop. No air bags deployed. The contact sustained head, tongue, middle back, shoulder, and neck injuries that required...
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medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was totaled. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.
The braking, steering and suspension components are malfunctioning and are extremely rusted. The vehicle is available for inspection upon request. My safety as well as my passengers, other motorists and pedestrians with children and pets on the roads and highways safety is compromised due to the vehicle violently and unexpectedly pulling left and right, losing contact with the road over rough road surfaces and shaking uncontrollably during deceleration. I cannot state with certainty that the dealerships have...
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reproduced the problem and I have not been given written permission to take my vehicle to an independent service center after numerous complaints. I cannot confirm that the vehicle or components have been inspected by the manufacturer, however no police, or insurance representatives have inspected my vehicle. There were no warning lamps or messages displayed on my vehicle's instrument panels, however, there were symptoms such as shaking, rattling, uncomfortable and uncharacteristic handling and a feeling of a serious problem or defect prior to the suspension lower arm assembly being replaced and diagnosis of broken steering column bushings, circa 2021. As of today, the low tire pressure light stays on constantly.
Lexus ES: every year compared
All ES years2015 Lexus ES vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Lexus ES | 6 | 0 | C | |
| 2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class | 456 | 0 | D | Compare |
| 2015 Acura TLX | 344 | 6 | F | Compare |
| 2015 Infiniti Q50 | 126 | 3 | F | Compare |
| 2015 Lincoln MKZ | 84 | 11 | B | Compare |
| 2015 Volvo S60 | 60 | 2 | D | Compare |
| 2015 Mercedes-Benz E-Class | 57 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 2015 Audi A4 | 44 | 0 | B | Compare |
| 2015 Audi A6 | 22 | 4 | B | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2015 Lexus ES
Does the 2015 Lexus ES have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2015 Lexus ES right now. Recalls can be announced at any time, and this page checks NHTSA every day. You can also check your exact vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Lexus ES?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the airbags (2), body, doors & structure (1), brakes (1).
How many complaints has the 2015 Lexus ES had?
6 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on March 15, 2024 and the latest on November 2, 2026. Of these, 2 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 2 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2015 Lexus ES a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 48 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Lexus ES year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Lexus ES years have the most complaints?
2021 (28), 2020 (18), 2016 (9). See every Lexus ES year compared.
What should I do if my 2015 Lexus ES has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data