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2015 Lexus NX Air bags Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
15%of 26 total for the year
Median mileage
46,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the air bags of the 2015 Lexus NX, 15% of the 26 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 46,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Bad head on collision and my airbags didn't deploy, seatbelt didn't keep me from pounding my face into wheel my car and other both are a total loss city street driving straight . Currently in insurance company hands can get pictures.”

NHTSA complaint #11297052, filed 2020-01, 46,000 miles

“Hello I have been trying to get information if my vehicle is part of a recall . I am military overseas please advise where I can take the vehicle in germany or provide me with a letter that is not able to fix here so when I move back in a few months I can ship it.”

NHTSA complaint #11318237, filed 2020-03

“Brakes locked up while driving on the freeway, causing collision with another car and freeway guard rail. CHP report taken. AAA auto insurance does not seem interested in investigating manufacturing defect problems/issues. No dashboard warning/maintenance lights illuminated”

NHTSA complaint #11678276, filed 2025-08

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Air bags: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202516%
202316%
202116%
201913%
201719%
2016211%
2015415%

Other parts of the 2015 Lexus NX

Other or unknown
7 complaints
Fuel system
6 complaints
Brakes
4 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
4 complaints
Engine
3 complaints
Electrical system
1 complaints
Electronic stability control
1 complaints
Seat belts
1 complaints
Vehicle speed control
1 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2015 Lexus NX

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology