Brakes
Filed Dec 11, 2025
A known issue with the Brake Actuator failing. Lexus/Toyota will not fix. Family driven vehicle that Im afraid could result in accident
- NHTSA ID
- 11704526
- Incident
- Nov 10, 2025
2015 Lexus LS
Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data
Data refreshed
Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest Dec 11, 2025
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview
Our database contains 2 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2015 Lexus LS, most frequently naming the brakes and driver assistance categories. 16 manufacturer communications are on file.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Complaint activity over time
When owners filed reports about this model year
Not enough dated records to plot a meaningful trend — 2 months of data.
What owners report
Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded
- Brakes266.7%
- Driver assistance133.3%
Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.
Safety recalls
No recalls in our database for this model year
That does not guarantee a specific vehicle is unaffected — recalls are issued against VINs, and new campaigns are announced regularly. Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov.
Recent owner complaints
Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words
BrakesDriver assistance
Filed Aug 12, 2025
The contact owns a 2015 Lexus LS 460. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the ABS, and the Pre-Collision System (PCS) warning lights illuminated. The contact was able to pull over to the shoulder of the roadway, where the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed failures with the brake booster and brake booster pump. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to Customer Support Program: 24LE01 (Coverage for Brake Booster and Brake Booster Pump Assemblies). The manufacturer was notified of the failure, a case was opened, and the contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 96,000.
- NHTSA ID
- 11680120
- Incident
- Aug 10, 2025
- Mileage
- 96,000 mi
Manufacturer communications
A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.
L-SB-0030-24 Rev2
STRUCTURE:BODY
Some 2005 – 2026 Lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. The purpose of this Service Bulletin is to provide general guidelines and procedures for odor remediation. This Service Bulletin provides a guide on how to prepare and treat the interior of the vehicle for odor remediation. Refer to the applicable model and model year Repair Manuals and the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) website for the most up-to-date safety and precautionary guidelines. This Service Bulletin is to provide a general overview and direction for the odor remediation process.
L-SB-0017-19 Rev1
STRUCTURE:BODY
Some 2010 – 2026 model year Lexus vehicles may exhibit paint stains after the removal of Rapgard™. The paint stains may appear to be under the clear coat but are usually under wrinkles in the Rapgard™. The wrinkles may trap water and cause the paint to stain from the trapped moisture, especially on horizontal surfaces such as the hood, roof, and trunk.
L-SB-0017-19 Rev1
STRUCTURE:BODY
Some 2010 – 2026 model year Lexus vehicles may exhibit paint stains after the removal of Rapgard™. The paint stains may appear to be under the clear coat but are usually under wrinkles in the Rapgard™. The wrinkles may trap water and cause the paint to stain from the trapped moisture, especially on horizontal surfaces such as the hood, roof, and trunk.
L-SB-0030-24 Rev1
STRUCTURE:BODY
Some 2005 – 2024 Lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. The purpose of this Service Bulletin is to provide general guidelines and procedures for odor remediation. This Service Bulletin provides a guide on how to prepare and treat the interior of the vehicle for odor remediation. Refer to the applicable model and model year Repair Manuals and the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) website for the most up-to-date safety and precautionary guidelines. This Service Bulletin is to provide a general overview and direction for the odor remediation process.
L-SB-0030-24 Rev1
STRUCTURE:BODY
Some 2005 – 2024 Lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. The purpose of this Service Bulletin is to provide general guidelines and procedures for odor remediation. This Service Bulletin provides a guide on how to prepare and treat the interior of the vehicle for odor remediation. Refer to the applicable model and model year Repair Manuals and the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) website for the most up-to-date safety and precautionary guidelines. This Service Bulletin is to provide a general overview and direction for the odor remediation process.
L-SB-0030-24
STRUCTURE:BODY
Some 2005 – 2024 Lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty smell is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. The purpose of this Service Bulletin is to provide general guidelines and procedures for odor remediation. This Service Bulletin provides a guide on how to prepare and treat the interior of the vehicle for odor remediation. Refer to all model and model year specific Repair Manuals and the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) website for the most up-to-date safety and precautionary guidelines. This Service Bulletin is to provide a general overview and direction for the odor remediation process.
Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.
Compare model years
Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations | Issue Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2025 | 1 | 2 | 0 | — |
| 2024 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — |
| 2023 | 1 | 2 | 0 | — |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2021 | 5 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2020 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2018 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 50.4 |
| 2016 | 5 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2015Viewing | 2 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2014 | 3 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2013 | 5 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2012 | 5 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2011 | 9 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2010 | 8 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2009 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 35.9 |
| 2008 | 43 | 1 | 0 | 41.8 |
| 2007 | 45 | 1 | 0 | 46.2 |
| 2006 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 48.6 |
| 2005 | 5 | 2 | 0 | — |
| 2004 | 8 | 2 | 0 | — |
| 2003 | 1 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2002 | 7 | 2 | 0 | — |
| 2001 | 3 | 2 | 0 | — |
| 2000 | 1 | 2 | 0 | — |
| 1999 | 3 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 1998 | 2 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 1996 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 1995 | 2 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 1994 | 4 | 0 | 0 | — |
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.