2014 Lexus ES Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jul 29, 2026 · 4 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other ES years
Not enough data 25th of 30 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Lexus ES. That ranks 25th out of 30 ES model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes (2 complaints, 50%). Complaints mention 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Lexus ES
Lexus_ES_350h_(XZ20) at Auto Zuerich 2025. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2014 Lexus ES problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Service Brakes2
Electrical System1 · ~241,759 mi
Unknown or Other1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Service Brakes250%———
Electrical System125%241,759——
Unknown or Other125%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2025, with 2 complaints
2025: 2202522026: 220262

n = 4 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2014 Lexus ES recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2014 Lexus ES.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

The contact purchased a 2014 Lexus ES 350. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a dealer sale. The contact stated that the mileage on the title was 130,739. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 138,000. However, the Carfax report indicated that the…

Electrical System · received Jul 29, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11753601

I was making a right hand turn inside the parking garage. Suddenly my car took off full throttle. I sped forward at full speed towards the line of cars on the left then straight ahead a good distance. I thought I was going to die. I was on Level 3, going in to have lab work done which I did have…

Unknown or Other · received Mar 28, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11727644

Brakes suddenly failed in the middle of driving causing a major safety hazard. There was no warning. Went to the dealership and was diagnosed “Brake - Fluid Accumulator: INSPECT AND FOUND CODE C1391, ABNORMAL LEAKS IN ACCUMULATOR, RECOMMEND TO REPLACE BRAKE BOOSTER, MASTER CYLINDER AND PUMP. The…

Service Brakes · received Dec 6, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11703456

C1391 error code reported which is linked to Antilock brake system with leak in accumulator requiring replacement of brake booster pump, cylinder kit and other ABS parts cost running to $3550. My VIN number search on nhtsa.gov shows no such recalls for my vehicle as "0 unrepaired recalls". I never…

Service Brakes · received Feb 17, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11643220

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2014 Lexus ES?

Owners most often report service brakes, electrical system, unknown or other problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2014 Lexus ES?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2014 Lexus ES a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other ES model years, the 2014 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.