2015 Lexus RX Hybrid Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 60%of 5 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 6,300miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the brakes of the 2015 Lexus RX Hybrid, 60% of the 5 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 6,300 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.
“About 15 miles into my drive to work in my 2015 Lexus rx 450h with only 6,300 miles, my dash panel indicated the following errors: check ABS, check bsm system, check headlight leveling system, brake malfunction, check hybrid system, check power steering system, speedometer at 0 MPH and every possible error light possible. As I attempted to slow down from 65 MPH on the interstate 5, I noticed I was experiencing complete brake failure and were not functioning properly. With aggressive force, I was able to engage the brakes but noticed an extremely loud metal on metal sound when doing so. …”
NHTSA complaint #11000255, filed 2017-06, 6,300 miles“Braking system of the car failed. I could not stop the car and all the warning lights, engine warning lights, check hybrid system, and vehicle warning lights appeared on the dashboard of the car. The car was purchased new with 71 miles, the car was never in an accident, the car had nothing installed to it, the car was serviced by Lexus for 10,000 mile oil change, and the car had 14693 miles when the braking system failed on august 7, 2017. The car was driven on a sunny day on dry flat asphalt road in chicago illinois. The braking system failure occurred at foster avenue and california avenue. …”
NHTSA complaint #11021469, filed 2017-09, 14,693 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10211785Apr 1, 2022DP: Although the Brake Booster and Brake Booster Pump Assemblies are covered by Lexus? New Vehicle Limited Warranty for 4 years or 50,000 miles (whichever comes first), we at…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 10% |
| 2016 | 3 | 43% |
| 2015 | 3 | 60% |
| 2013 | 5 | 42% |
| 2011 | 3 | 25% |
| 2010 | 2 | 25% |
| 2008 | 22 | 39% |
| 2007 | 19 | 32% |
| 2006 | 48 | 31% |
Other parts of the 2015 Lexus RX Hybrid
3 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 Lexus RX Hybrid
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.
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