2015 Lexus Es Hybrid: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2015 Lexus Es Hybrid: 1 recall, 6 owner complaints.
Recalls
1 vehicle recall from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Forward collision avoidance Vehicle recall #15V728000 · 2015 · 30,812 vehicles
What's wrong: The affected vehicles are equipped with a pre-collision system (pcs) as optional equipment. In these vehicles, the pcs May unexpectedly activate and apply the brakes when the radar detects a steel joint or plate in the roadway as an object.
Why it matters: A vehicle that unexpectedly brakes increases the risk of a crash.
The fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace certain pcs components, free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2016.
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 0 mention a fire, 0 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Transmission & drivetrain (3): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Fuel & propulsion (2): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Fuel system (1): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Hybrid system (1): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
The 2015 Lexus Es Hybrid has 6 owner complaints, ranking #4 of 13 Es Hybrid model years for complaints (1.8× the average Es Hybrid year). Complaints peaked in 2016 (2 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 2 years old, at a median of 8,000 miles. Neighboring years: 2014 (10 complaints, 1 recalls), 2016 (7 complaints, 0 recalls).
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FAQ
Does the 2015 Lexus Es Hybrid have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 vehicle recall for the 2015 Lexus Es Hybrid. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2015 Lexus Es Hybrid problems?
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are transmission & drivetrain (3), fuel & propulsion (2), fuel system (1).
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