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2015 Lexus NX Brakes Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
15%of 26 total for the year
Median mileage
130,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the brakes of the 2015 Lexus NX, 15% of the 26 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 130,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

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.

“Hello, I own a 2015 Lexus NX200T. On 9/13/2025 I was pulling into a spot to park, going slow at maybe 4-5 mph, my vehicle suddenly violently accelerates on its own. I had to slam multiple times on the brakes to avoid killing two pedestrians right in front of my vehicle. I was in seconds of killing them and pinning them between the vehicle that was in front of me. I did everything in my power to keep hitting the breaks as hard as I could until it stopped within inches of the two pedestrians. This was extremely dangerous and could have killed a mother and daughter in that split second. …”

NHTSA complaint #11687397, filed 2025-09

“The contact owns a 2015 Lexus NX 200t. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was spongy and made an abnormal clicking sound while depressed. Additionally, the vehicle shuddered while coming to a stop. The ABS warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined that the ABS actuator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11726712, filed 2026-03, 130,000 miles

“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

“The check engine light came on and the car message says Check Engine, Reduced Engine Power, Traction Control off, Brake Override Malfunction . The car won't accelerate past 10mph.”

NHTSA complaint #11513275, filed 2023-03

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Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2026117%
202516%
202437%
2023212%
2022415%
2021212%
2019517%
2018213%
2017218%
2016528%
2015415%

Other parts of the 2015 Lexus NX

Other or unknown
7 complaints
Fuel system
6 complaints
Air bags
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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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