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2015 Lexus ES 300h

The 2015 Lexus ES 300h is a 200-hp 2.5-liter sedan with a cvt w/ overdrive and front-wheel drive. It starts at $40,580 MSRP and is rated at 40 mpg combined.

It makes 200 horsepower and 156 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 40 mpg city and 39 mpg highway (40 mpg combined).

The ES measures 192.7 inches long on a 111.0-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,660 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSedan
PowertrainHybrid
Price
MSRP$40,580 ($55,648 *)
MSRP with Destination$41,505 ($56,916 *)
Destination Charge$925
Engine
Engine TypeGas/Electric I-4, 2.5L/152 (hybrid; 200 hp total system output)
Displacement2.5 L
Horsepower200 hp
Torque156 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm (gas engine only) rpm
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFWD
Differential TypeOpen; FD ratio 3.54:1
Transmission
TransmissionCVT w/ overdrive (electronically controlled)
Final Drive3.54
Fuel Economy
City40 MPG
Highway39 MPG
Combined40 MPG
Suspension
Front SuspensionStrut
Rear SuspensionStrut
Brakes
Front Brake Disc11.6 in. ventilated disc
Rear Brake Disc11.0 in. solid disc
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front17 x 7.0 in. aluminum alloy
Wheels Rear17 x 7.0 in. aluminum alloy
Tires FrontP215/55VR17
Tires RearP215/55VR17
Dimensions & Weight
Length192.7 in
Width71.7 in
Height57.1 in
Wheelbase111 in
Front Track62.6 in
Rear Track62 in
Cargo Volume12.1 ft³
Curb Weight3,660 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front37.5 in
Headroom Rear37.5 in
Legroom Front41.9 in
Legroom Rear40 in
Shoulder Room Front57.6 in
Shoulder Room Rear55 in
Hip Room Front54.8 in
Hip Room Rear53.8 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.

Recalls

No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2015 Lexus ES.

5 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2015 Lexus ES

Owner Complaints

5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2015 Lexus ES (2 mention a crash, 2 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Air Bags2
Electrical System1
Steering1
Structure1
Suspension1
Unknown Or Other1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Jan 6, 2026 · Structure
“The paint is cracking and it is rusting.”
Aug 29, 2025 · Electrical System
“The contact owns a 2015 Lexus ES 350. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the contact noticed that the infotainment system was displaying a blank screen, and the contact…”
Nov 30, 2024 · Air Bags Crash 1 injury
“1. I was involved in a car accident on Aug 28, 2024 when I was about to go around a curve in the road. A vehicle coming at breakneck speed and well over the posted speed limit, lost control, went over…”
Aug 29, 2024 · Air Bags Crash 1 injury
“The contact owned a 2015 Lexus ES350. The contact stated while driving at 60 MPH during heavy rain weather conditions, the vehicle was hydroplaned, control of the vehicle was lost, and crashed into…”
Mar 15, 2024 · Steering, Suspension, Unknown Or Other
“The braking, steering and suspension components are malfunctioning and are extremely rusted. The vehicle is available for inspection upon request. My safety as well as my passengers, other motorists…”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2015 LEXUS ES. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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