2014 Lexus ES350 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other ES350 years
- More complaints than other years 7th of 17 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 28 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Lexus ES350. That ranks 7th out of 17 ES350 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (8 complaints, 29%), typically at around 30,000 miles. Complaints mention 4 crashes, 1 injury. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 28owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 4complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2014 Lexus ES350 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 8 | 29% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 18% | 23,750 | — | — |
| Engine | 4 | 14% | 7,357 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 4 | 14% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 3 | 11% | 101,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 11% | 1,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 3 | 11% | 693 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 7% | 3,748 | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 7% | 175 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 4% | 21,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 4% | 1,400 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 4% | 69,870 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 4% | 175 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2014 Lexus ES350 recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Forward collision avoidance: crash imminent braking
Problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Avalon and Avalon Hybrid vehicles manufactured October 19, 2012 to October 27, 2015 and 2013-2015 Lexus ES350 and ES300h vehicles manufactured June 18, 2012 to July 6, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with a Pre-Collision System (PCS) as optional equipment. In these vehicles, the PCS may unexpectedly activate and apply the brakes when the radar detects a steel joint or plate in the roadway as an object.
Risk: A vehicle that unexpectedly brakes increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace certain PCS components, free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's numbers for this campaign are F1V and F2E.
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.
Car was vandalized on 12/7/21 and alarms did not go off. Car alarm doesnât work, hasnât worked.
GM is unable to provide an ETA on a replacement airbag that is under an open safety recall. It has been months since I started contacting my nearest GMC dealer and GM customer support. It is unacceptable they can immediately repair let alone being un able to even provide a time frame for the…
Brakes, tires, transmission went out, suspension craked licking oil Car steering wheel vibration, car pulling, brakes didnât respond, i pulled to side before hitting a car Yes 2 different shops currently at express transmission Currently under inspection because of transmission going out while…
Sudden unintended acceleration with braking problems. Three episodes. The first episode was a complaint to the dealer with documentation in the car's service record. The second of which was worked-up for one week by the dealer with no answers. The third episode occurred going down a parking ramp…
Forward collision warning system has failed and is inoperable. There is a recall out there, however my vin# isn't on the list. Lexus will not fix it.
Other Lexus ES350 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 ES350 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 ES350 | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 ES350 | 5 | 0 |
| 2020 ES350 | 5 | 1 |
| 2019 ES350 | 5 | 2 |
| 2018 ES350 | 5 | 2 |
| 2017 ES350 | 22 | 1 |
| 2016 ES350 | 21 | 1 |
| 2015 ES350 | 16 | 1 |
| 2014 | 28 | 1 |
| 2013 ES350 | 23 | 1 |
| 2012 ES350 | 89 | 3 |
| 2011 ES350 | 153 | 3 |
| 2010 ES350 | 137 | 5 |
| 2009 ES350 | 145 | 5 |
| 2008 ES350 | 255 | 4 |
| 2007 ES350 | 539 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Lexus ES350?
Owners most often report electrical system, service brakes, engine problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 8 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2014 Lexus ES350?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2014 Lexus ES350 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other ES350 model years, the 2014 has more complaints than most years, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.