CarRecallWatchThe 2015 Lexus ES Hybrid has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash.
The most-reported problem area is Power Train (3 reports).
2015 Lexus ES Hybrid recalls
Brakes May Engage Unexpectedly Over Steel Road Plates
The Pre-Collision System (PCS) on certain Lexus ES and Toyota Avalon vehicles can mistake a steel joint or plate in the roadway for an object ahead.
Most common 2015 Lexus ES Hybrid problems
Problem areas named in the 6 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 3 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 |
| Hybrid Propulsion System | 1 |
| Equipment | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 1 |
What owners report
I had new brakes put on my car and a few months later, while I was driving, the brakes completely stopped working. There was no warning and I ended up going through a red light because I couldn't stop. I was lucky to be in a residential area where I could pull over to the side and be towed to the brake shop. They checked it out, and said there was a code that showed a Lexus issue. We took it to the Lexus service at Woodland Hills Lexus. They drove it and nothing happened, but finally with a lot of nagging on my part, they did a diagnostic (charging me $486.74 for this) and found a problem. Based on what my service person told me, there was a letter sent out to Lexus dealerships saying th
ON 6/3/2019 AT 12 NOON, IT HAS SUDDEN RUNAWAY ACCELERATION. WE HAD STOPPED ON THE CURB OUTSIDE OUR HOME AND THEN STARTED DRIVING SLOWLY IN EV MODE TURNING INTO OUR DRIVEWAY, AND ALL OF A SUDDEN, IT ACCELERATED HARD BY ITSELF, HIT ANOTHER CAR IN THE DRIVEWAY, AND THEN HIT THE CORNER OF THE HOUSE AFTER GOING OVER SOME SHRUBBERY. THERE WAS NO TIME TO HIT THE BRAKES; IT ALL HAPPENED SUDDENLY. THIS IS CLEARLY UNINTENDED RUNAWAY ACCELERATION, AND THIS MAKE/MODEL/YEAR NEEDS TO BE RECALLED BEFORE ANYONE GETS INJURED OR DIES. THIS IS SERIOUS
CAR SHAKES
THIS IS THE THIRD INCIDENT OF UNEXPECTED ACCELERATION AND HAPPENED ON 4/22/2016 AT ABOUT 1PM. I WAS IN EV MODE, DRIVING TO PARK WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THE CAR SHIFTED TO "GAS" AND ACCELERATED RAPIDLY. I WAS ABLE TO STOMP ON THE BREAKS AND STOPPED TO CAR ABOUT A FOOT BEFORE HITTING A CAR IN FRONT. AFTER MY DR APPOINTMENT AT 2PM, I BROUGHT THE CAR INTO THE LEXUS DEALER IN MAPLEWOOD, MN AND EXCHANGED IT FOR ANOTHER CAR. THIS 300H IS TOTALLY UNSAFE AND SHOULD NOT BE ON THE ROAD. THIRD INCIDENT IN THREE MONTHS.
I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 5MPG WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE. CAR WAS IN EV MODE. ALL OF A SUDDEN THE CAR ACCELERATED; STEPPED REALLY HARD ON THE BRAKES AND THE CAR FINALLY STOPPED ABOUT 2-3 INCHES BEFORE THE SIGN. 04/11/2016.
2015 Lexus ES Hybrid questions
Does the 2015 Lexus ES Hybrid have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2015 Lexus ES Hybrid: Brakes May Engage Unexpectedly Over Steel Road Plates. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Lexus ES Hybrid?
Based on 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (3), Fuel/Propulsion System (2), Fuel System, Gasoline (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2015 Lexus ES Hybrid has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.