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The 2015 Lexus NX is associated with 27 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 1 safety recall campaign in the federal safety database.

The most frequently reported component area is Other / Uncategorized, accounting for 5 reports (19% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 5 certified vehicle configurations spanning 2l 4-cyl and 2.5L 4-Cyl hybrid configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 24 to 32 MPG combined. Detailed NHTSA crash-test ratings are not available in the current AutoUtility dataset for this model year. The 2015 Lexus NX belongs to the 1st generation (AZ10) NX platform spanning model years 2015–2021.

Platform Architecture: 1st Generation (AZ10) • Production Span: 2015–2021 • Platform Code: New MC • Lifecycle Note: Pre-Facelift (2015–2017) / Facelift (2018–2021)
Official Federal Record Profile
  • • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 27 consumer reports filed
  • • Safety Recall Campaigns: 1 official campaign
  • • Primary Defect Domain: Other / Uncategorized (5 / 19%)
  • • Field Incident Signals: 2 crash / 0 fire / 2 injury reports
  • • NCAP Crash Safety: Not rated by NHTSA
  • • EPA Certified Range: 24–32 MPG across 5 powertrain trims
Directly compiled from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA NCAP, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.

What is the fuel economy and range of the 2015 Lexus NX?

Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant

Variant Engine Drivetrain Transmission City Highway Combined EV Range Est. Annual Fuel Cost
NX 200t 2L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) 22 MPG 28 MPG 25 MPG — $3,050 / yr
NX 200t AWD 2L 4-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) 22 MPG 28 MPG 24 MPG — $3,150 / yr
NX 200t AWD F Sport 2L 4-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) 22 MPG 27 MPG 24 MPG — $3,150 / yr
NX 300h Hybrid 2.5L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S6) 34 MPG 30 MPG 32 MPG — $1,900 / yr
NX 300h AWD Hybrid 2.5L 4-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S6) 33 MPG 30 MPG 31 MPG — $2,000 / yr
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.

What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2015 Lexus NX?

Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

NHTSA 5-Star NCAP laboratory crash evaluations are not currently on file for the 2015 Lexus NX.

Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as Not Specified and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Not Specified in official NHTSA records for tested 2015 Lexus NX models.
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What defect complaints are reported for the 2015 Lexus NX?

Summary of 27 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Total Complaints
27
Crash Reports
2
Fire Reports
0
Complaints w/ Injury
2
Total Injuries
4

Top Reported Problem Categories

Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA

Fuel & Propulsion System 4 complaints
Air Bags 2 complaints
Fuel System 2 complaints
Powertrain 2 complaints
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE 2 complaints

Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.

View all 2015 Lexus NX problems & component breakdown (16 categories) →

Are there open safety recalls on the 2015 Lexus NX?

Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA

NHTSA Campaign #18V085000 Active Recall
Affected Component: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

Defect Summary: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2016 Toyota Prius and Lexus RX 350, RX 350 F Sport, RX 450h F Sport and RX 450h vehicles and 2015-2016 Lexus NX 200T, NX Turbo and NX 300h vehicles. The air bag pressure sensors and/or the acceleration sensors may fail causing the side/curtain shield air bags and/or the front air bags to not deploy in the event of a crash.

Free Manufacturer Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the sensors as necessary based on their serial numbers, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 12, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are JLA, J0F.
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Quick Answers: Key Questions Drivers Ask About the 2015 Lexus NX

Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2015 Lexus NX

How many safety recalls does the 2015 Lexus NX have?

The 2015 Lexus NX is associated with 1 official NHTSA safety recall campaign in AutoUtility's current federal records.

If your individual vehicle is affected by an open safety recall, NHTSA advises owners to contact an authorized franchised dealership for the recall remedy at no charge. Because recall campaigns apply to specific production runs and equipment batches, vehicle owners should verify their 17-digit VIN at NHTSA.gov.

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Source: NHTSA Safety Recalls Database (49 U.S.C. 30118)

What are the most common problems reported for the 2015 Lexus NX?

NHTSA records list 27 consumer defect complaints for the 2015 Lexus NX. The most frequently referenced vehicle system is Other / Uncategorized, appearing in 5 filings (19% of submissions).

Consumer complaints represent unverified owner submissions filed under federal reporting guidelines and describe reported component behavior rather than audited failure rates.

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Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Is there an official NHTSA crash safety rating for the 2015 Lexus NX?

An official NHTSA 5-Star NCAP crash test rating is not available for the 2015 Lexus NX in AutoUtility's current federal dataset.

NHTSA publishes crash safety evaluations for a selected sample of passenger vehicles each model year. Consult NHTSA.gov for active safety equipment records and vehicle safety bulletins.

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Source: NHTSA NCAP Registry

What fuel economy (MPG) does the 2015 Lexus NX get?

Official EPA laboratory estimates for the 2015 Lexus NX range from 24 to 32 MPG combined (55% city / 45% highway weighted) depending on engine, transmission, and drivetrain configuration.

Using AutoUtility's standardized operating cost model (15,000 miles/year, $3.50/gal gas, $0.16/kWh electricity), annual energy expenditures range across certified configurations based on official EPA laboratory test baselines.

Compare MPG ratings across all certified trims →
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov Certified Database
Official US Government Data Provenance

The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:

  • NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
  • NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
  • U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.

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