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2015 Lexus IS 250 AWD

The 2015 Lexus IS 250 AWD is a 204-hp 2.5-liter sedan with a 6-speed automatic w/od, paddle shifters and all-wheel drive. It starts at $39,085 MSRP and is rated at 23 mpg combined.

It makes 204 horsepower at 6,400 rpm and 185 lb-ft of torque at 4800 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 20 mpg city and 27 mpg highway (23 mpg combined).

The IS measures 183.7 inches long on a 110.2-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,649 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSedan
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$39,085 ($53,598 *)
MSRP with Destination$39,995 ($54,845 *)
Destination Charge$910
Engine
Engine TypePremium Unleaded V-6, 2.5 L
Displacement2.5 L
Horsepower204 hp @ 6,400 rpm
Torque185 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm
Injection TypeGasoline Direct Injection
Drivetrain
Drive TypeAWD
Transmission
Transmission6-speed automatic w/OD, paddle shifters
1st Gear3.52
2nd Gear2.04
3rd Gear1.4
4th Gear1
5th Gear0.72
6th Gear0.59
Reverse3.17
Final Drive4.1
Fuel Economy
City20 MPG
Highway27 MPG
Combined23 MPG
Recommended FuelPremium unleaded
Suspension
Front SuspensionDouble wishbone
Rear SuspensionMulti-link
Brakes
Front Brake Disc11.6 in.
Rear Brake Disc11.4 in.
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front17 x 7.5 in.
Wheels Rear17 x 7.5 in.
Tires FrontP225/45R17
Tires RearP225/45R17
Dimensions & Weight
Length183.7 in
Width71.3 in
Height56.3 in
Wheelbase110.2 in
Front Track60.4 in
Rear Track61 in
Ground Clearance5.1 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft³
Curb Weight3,649 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front38.2 in
Headroom Rear36.9 in
Legroom Front44.8 in
Legroom Rear32.2 in
Shoulder Room Front55.9 in
Shoulder Room Rear53.4 in
Hip Room Front54.3 in
Hip Room Rear54 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 IS.

9 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2015 Lexus IS

Owner Complaints

9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2015 Lexus IS. See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Electrical System3
Steering2
Engine1
Exterior Lighting1
Fuel/Propulsion System1
Service Brakes1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Nov 10, 2025 · Electrical System, Exterior Lighting
“Driver side headlights and high beam have gone dim, reduced to a yellow haze. This creates a hazard by reducing visibility when driving. This increases risk of accidents due to dimly let roadway. I…”
Jul 28, 2025 · Fuel/Propulsion System
“My car has had issues where the car will either not start, or the car will stall and turn off while I am driving on the road, causing my car to become a hazard for myself in the car, and other cars…”
Jul 13, 2025 · Steering
“The steering system on my Lexus IS 350 F Sport malfunctioned while driving at high speeds on the highway. Specifically, the steering wheel locked up and would not allow me to turn, which made it…”
May 7, 2025 · Visibility
“Lexus had a recall for a faulty servo motor back in 2021. The recall work was performed; however, the same issue is happening again. The airflow on the “head only” setting comes out extremely low and…”
Oct 3, 2023 · Wheels, Service Brakes, Engine
“On Friday, September 15, 2023 3:00PM, I had a “horrible” experience with my Lexus this weekend and sudden unintended acceleration. I was sitting at a red light, with my foot on the brake. Without…”

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 IS. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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