2015 Lexus LS

Carvana (opens in a new tab) calls the 2015 LS a late-cycle tech-update year in the fourth generation after the major 2013 refresh, a light update and not a redesign. Lexus's newsroom (opens in a new tab) lists the new Lexus Enform Remote with a one-year complimentary subscription, a high-resolution 12.3-inch screen with expanded navigation, and new standard Display Audio with HD Radio, Bluetooth audio and traffic and weather data. Motor Authority (opens in a new tab) says most of the changes are in the cabin, with a new multimedia system.

Kelley Blue Book (opens in a new tab) puts used 2015 LS prices at $21,400 for the LS 460 to $33,900 for the LS 600h L at a dealership. EPA rates the 2015 LS at 18 to 20 mpg combined and $3,900 to $4,300 a year in fuel, with rear- or all-wheel drive.

NHTSA lists one recall campaign for the 2015 LS, 20V012000, part of a Toyota and Lexus fuel pump recall that Toyota expanded in March 2020 to include 2013 to 2015 LS 460 models; Toyota notifies owners and dealers replace the fuel pump free of charge.

Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA: service brakes with 5, and hydraulic, forward collision avoidance, power train, seat belts and fuel system with 1 each. ProblemsByVin (opens in a new tab) keeps a record for the year, and Consumer Reports (opens in a new tab) keeps a reliability page.

EPA rates the 2015 LS at 18 to 20 mpg combined and $3,900 to $4,300 a year in fuel. The Mercedes-Benz S-Class lists 15 to 26 at $3,000 to $5,150, the BMW 7 Series 15 to 26 at $3,100 to $5,150, and the Audi A8 16 to 28 at $3,200 to $4,850. The LS sits inside all three ranges, with a narrower spread.