Fuel smell and hesitation
The 2015 NX has about 110 complaints per 100,000 sold, the most of any NX, but still well below most SUVs. Fuel or exhaust smells and hesitation when accelerating lead.
Updated November 2026 · based on 48 owner complaints and 2 recalls
110 2.0x the NX average
2 free to fix at a dealer
Every NX year compared
Owner complaints per 100,000 cars sold. Lower is better. The newest years have had less time to collect complaints, so they are marked too new to judge.
Top problems and what they cost
Fuel or exhaust smell
Smell inside the cabin.
Fix: Diagnosis $100 to $200
Fuel system
Hesitation
Delay when pressing the gas hard.
Fix: Software update or diagnosis
Engine
Recalls
Under some driving conditions, when the ABS is activated, the malfunctioning ABS actuator could cause a loss of vehicle stability, increasing the risk of a c...
If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Complaints by part
Before you buy a 2015 Lexus NX
- Drive with the windows closed and check for smells.Exhaust smells inside the cabin, especially uphill with the A/C on, mean exhaust gas is getting in. Exhaust contains carbon monoxide, which has no smell of its own.
- Accelerate hard from a stop.A test drive of at least 20 minutes, including a cold start, traffic and highway, gives known faults time to show up.
Questions
Is the 2015 Lexus NX reliable?
Fuel smell and hesitation. The 2015 NX has about 110 complaints per 100,000 sold, the most of any NX, but still well below most SUVs. Fuel or exhaust smells and hesitation when accelerating lead.
How many recalls does the 2015 Lexus NX have?
2 recalls. Recall repairs are free at any Lexus dealer, even for later owners. Enter the VIN on the free government recall lookup to see which are still open on a specific car.
What are the most common 2015 Lexus NX problems?
Fuel or exhaust smell; Hesitation.
Crash rating shown for the 2015 Lexus NX200T SUV FWD. Repair costs are typical U.S. ranges for parts and labor, not quotes. How we score.