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2015 Lexus ES300H Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the 2015 Lexus ES300H right now, so this page doesn't state a recall count — check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for current campaigns. 6 owner complaints are on file.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2015 Lexus ES300H, plus NCAP crash-test ratings.

2015 Lexus ES300H owner complaints

Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Lexus ES300H, describing incidents dated August 2, 2015 to April 5, 2022.

Most-cited components

Fuel/Propulsion System 3 complaints
Power Train 3 complaints
Equipment 1 complaint
Service Brakes 1 complaint
Unknown or Other 1 complaint

Of the 6 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

ODI #11489410 · Filed October 15, 2022
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…
ODI #11217545 · Filed June 3, 2019
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…
ODI #11174417 · Filed February 5, 2019
CAR SHAKES

Read all 6 complaints

We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the 2015 Lexus ES300H right now — this is not a confirmed "no recalls". Check the VIN at NHTSA.gov/recalls for the official status.

2015 Lexus ES300H 4 DR FWD

out of 5

Overall Safety Rating

Frontal Crash

Driver: 5, Passenger: 5

Side Crash

Driver: 4, Passenger: 5

Side Pole

Rollover

11% rollover risk

Safety Technology

Electronic Stability Control Forward Collision Warning (Optional) Lane Departure Warning (Optional)

1 investigation

6 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2015 Lexus ES300H.

Service Brakes

ODI #11489410

Incident: April 5, 2022 · Filed: October 15, 2022

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 this was a problem, but they weren't doing a recall. How can they be allowed to ignore a brake problem ? I would like to buy another Lexus (I have already had 3), but I am concerned they are not forthcoming about safety issues. I have emailed their headquarters regarding this, but have not heard back.

Power Train; Fuel/Propulsion System

ODI #11217545

Crash

Incident: June 3, 2019 · Filed: June 3, 2019

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

Unknown or Other

ODI #11174417

Incident: December 29, 2018 · Filed: February 5, 2019

CAR SHAKES

Power Train

ODI #10861199

Incident: April 22, 2016 · Filed: April 25, 2016

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.

Fuel/Propulsion System

ODI #10859801

Incident: April 11, 2016 · Filed: April 15, 2016

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.

Fuel System, Gasoline; Power Train; Equipment; Hybrid Propulsion System

ODI #10789344

Incident: August 2, 2015 · Filed: November 9, 2015

MY BRAND NEW ES300H SHOWS DIFFERENT MILAUGE CAPACITY EACH TIME I FILL THE TANK. WHEN I PURCHASED IT BRAND NEW IT SHOWED THE DRIVING RANGE OF 675 MILES WITH FULL TANK. SINCE THEN IT HAS BEEN CONTINUOUSLY DROPPING BY 20 TO 30 MILES EACH TIME I FILL IT UP. NOW I WILL BE LUCKY IF I CAN GET EVEN 500 MILES RANGE. I SHOWED IT TO TWO DIFFERENT DEALERS IN DALLAS, TEXAS AREA. THEY BOTH CLAIM THAT THE CAR IS ADJUSTING TO MY DRIVING STYLE (THAT INDIRECTLY MEANS I AM A BAD DRIVER). IT HAS BEEN 3.5 MONTHS SINCE I PURCHASED IT AND IT IS STILL DROPPING. CAN DRIVING STYLE MAKE THAT BIG A DIFFERENCE (NEARLY 200 MILES LESS THAN THE ORIGINAL RANGE INDICATED)? I DON'T THINK SO AND I BELIEVE THAT DEALERS THEMSELVES DO NOT KNOW WHAT IS GOING ON WITH MY ENGINE/ HYBRID SYSTEM. BUT THEY REFUSE TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT THIS PROBLEM.

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