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Fuel systemPart report

2015 Lexus NX Fuel system Problems

Complaints
6about this part
Share
23%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 6 complaints about the fuel system of the 2015 Lexus NX, 23% of the 26 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 130,000 miles.

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.

“While I was driving on the highway in cruise control, my car suddenly broke the cruise setting, slowed down, and the check engine light turned on. I pulled over and the car would not accelerate to over about 15-20 mph. I made it to an auto center, where they informed me that the reader said there was an issue with one of the fuel pumps. I am aware that there is a recall on fuel pumps in this model of vehicle and I believe that I experienced this defect.”

NHTSA complaint #11757851, filed 2026-08

“Lexus has issued a recall on this vehicle and does not know how to repair, I could be in extreme danger. They need to repair immediately or, give me another vehicle.”

NHTSA complaint #11318247, filed 2020-03

“The contact owns a 2015 Lexus NX. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH the vehicle suddenly experienced a loss of automotive power and stalled. The contact indicated that the failure had occurred while driving on a very busy freeway. During the failure, the warning messages engine power lost and traction control off were displayed along with the check engine light illuminating. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and drive to the local dealer who diagnosed that the low-pressure fuel pump was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. …”

NHTSA complaint #11641053, filed 2025-02, 208,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2015 Lexus NX 200. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20v012000 (fuel system, gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced an unknown failure related to the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact notified two unknown dealers of the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available.”

NHTSA complaint #11318494, filed 2020-03, 40,000 miles

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Fuel system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2026117%
202424%
2021318%
2020941%
20191343%
2018850%
201719%
2016528%
2015623%

Other parts of the 2015 Lexus NX

Other or unknown
7 complaints
Air bags
4 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 27, 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