Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2015 Lexus IS 250, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Unknown or other6
- Electrical system4
- Air bags3
- Wheels1
- Suspension1
- Fuel/propulsion system1
- Structure1
- Engine1
- Electronic stability control (esc)1
- Seats1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Registered new in Europe in 2015
273 new Lexus IS 250 cars were registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland in 2015; the largest markets were Poland (125), the United Kingdom (76), Germany (28).
- Average mass
- 1,665 kg
- Average power
- 153 kW
- Fuel type recorded
- Petrol 100%
European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · averages weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value; fuel type as recorded at registration, where many non-plug-in hybrids appear as petrol · re-use permitted with acknowledgement
In the United Kingdom
72 cars built in 2015 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025.
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124, year of manufacture) · Open Government Licence v3.0
In New Zealand
43 2015 cars are on the New Zealand register; 30% arrived as used imports, 70% were sold new in New Zealand.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Fuel consumption
Official Canadian test results for 3 variants: combined 9.6–10.4 L/100 km (about 23–25 mpg US), CO₂ 221–239 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| IS 250 · Compact · Premium gasoline | 11.1 | 7.8 | 9.6 |
| IS 250 C · Subcompact · Premium gasoline | 11.2 | 7.8 | 9.6 |
| IS 250 AWD · Compact · Premium gasoline | 11.8 | 8.7 | 10.4 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls in Canada
1 Transport Canada recall for the 2015 Lexus IS 250.
| 2021723 24 Nov 2021 | Electrical Issue: This recall is for certain block heater kits installed on certain vehicles or sold as accessories at Toyota or Lexus dealerships. On certain vehicl… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
No recall campaigns cover the 2015 Lexus IS 250.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Lexus told its dealers about the 2015 Lexus IS 250: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 10230353 | TI: 19LE05 Expired December 1, 2022 |
| 10230352 | DP: Limited Service Campaign KLG expired December 01, 2022 |
| 10230351 | TI: 19LE05 Expired December 1, 2022 |
| 10230350 | DP: Customer Support Program 19LE05 expired December 1, 2022. |
| 10214355 | Lexus Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements 4.13.2022 |
| 10209023 | TSB: Some 2005 ? 2022 model year Lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty smell is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. The purpose of this service bulletin is to provide general guidelines and procedures for odor remediation. This service bulletin provides a guide on how to prepare the interior of the vehicle prior to an odor remediation being performed, as well as contact information for an approved vendor who will arrange the remediation, and instructions on how to prepare the int |
| 10207962 | TSB: This Service Bulletin includes guidelines meant to help determine whether to repair or replace a wire harness assembly based on damage type. This Service Bulletin should be used in conjunction with the applicable model and model year Electronic Wiring Diagram (EWD) and/or Repair Manual. |
| 10207945 | POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Lexus. This information must be kept near the point of vehicle sale and be available to any customer that requests it. Customers can find this information on the Owner?s section of Lexus.com. Dealers can locate a copy of this guide on the Claims Processing & Resource Center in Dealer Daily as well. |
| 10205386 | Some models are equipped with front and rear wheels of different offsets or width. Wheel offset, deffined as the distance between the wheel's - to - rotor mounting surface, affects the clearance between the back of the wheel and surrounding brake components . |
| 10205385 | Bluetooth Connectivity for Apple Devices Upgraded to iOS 8.0.X |
| 10205384 | DCM Activation is not Applicable when Safety Connect/Lexus enform service has expired |
| 10205375 | Window and Windshield kProduct Report Tips - Multiple Vehicles |
| 10205346 | Auto matic Transmission Replacement kPrecautions |
| 10205331 | Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset |
| 10205330 | Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset |
| 10205329 | Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset. |
| 10205327 | Techstream ECU Flash Reprogramming Procedure. |
| 10205326 | Battery Maintenance for In-Stock Vehicles. |
| 10205325 | Leather Care Best Practices. |
| 10205321 | Floor Mat Installation During PDS. |
| 10205316 | Tire Positioning Before New Vehicle Delivery |
| 10205309 | Rattle Noise From Rear of Vehicle |
| 10205302 | Multi-Display Coating Damage - Audio/Visual/Telematics |
| 10205298 | Whine Noise at 30-50 MPH. |
| 10205297 | World Standard Automatic Transmission Fluid |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)
NHTSA investigations
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation