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2015 Lexus IS Electrical problems

Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2015 Lexus IS's electrical system with NHTSA - 33% of all its complaints, most recently on November 10, 2025. Dead batteries, warning lights, wiring, alternators, infotainment and electronic module failures.

Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
0

Electrical complaints

Electrical systemLights

Driver side headlights and high beam have gone dim, reduced to a yellow haze. This creates a hazard by reducing visibility when driving. This increases risk of accidents due to dimly let roadway. I have had the lens professional cleaned and there is no oxidation which may reduce light output. I have checked the headlight alignment and it is good.

Filed Incident Electrical system · Exterior lightingNHTSA 11698550
SteeringElectrical system

When driving at high speeds on the highway (75-85mph) after about 20 mins or so, the steering wheel feels like it locks up or gets stuck. The only way to get it back to normal is to jerk the wheel a bit resulting in swerving. This happens almost everytime I travel across the state. The car has passed all inspections at the Lexus Dealer. This past visit to the dealership, the tie rod was found to be corroded, however the technician does not believe that is the issue. We believe it is the steering rack. This car has...

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not been in any major accidents and was having this safety issue prior to a slight fender bender. The issue is a huge safety concern because the steering wheel "stops respondings" and needs to be jerked or swerved to go back to normal.

Filed Incident Steering · Electrical system · Unknown or otherNHTSA 11545314
Electrical system

The contact owns a 2015 Lexus IS250. The contact stated while operating the vehicle, the radio and infotainment center failed to function properly. Additionally, there was a burning odor inside the cabin of the vehicle. Upon inspection, it was discovered that the stereo amplifier located in the trunk was submerged in water. The location of the water intrusion was not determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were not yet notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 88,000.

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 11532779

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