2014 Lexus GS 350 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Feb 25, 2023 · 16 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other GS 350 years
Far more complaints than other years 4th of 13 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Lexus GS 350. That ranks 4th out of 13 GS 350 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (3 complaints, 19%), typically at around 30,000 miles. Complaints mention 5 crashes, 2 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.

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

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Most common 2014 Lexus GS 350 problems

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

Engine3 · ~30,000 mi
Steering3 · ~47,000 mi
Electrical System2 · ~62,500 mi
Fuel/propulsion System2
Power Train2 · ~15,134 mi
Seats2 · ~32,650 mi
Service Brakes2 · ~38,459 mi
Fuel System, Gasoline1 · ~6,250 mi
Traction Control System1 · ~8,000 mi
Vehicle Speed Control1 · ~17,200 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Engine319%30,000——
Steering319%47,000——
Electrical System213%62,500——
Fuel/propulsion System213%———
Power Train213%15,134——
Seats213%32,650——
Service Brakes213%38,459——
Fuel System, Gasoline16%6,250——
Traction Control System16%8,000——
Vehicle Speed Control16%17,200——
Visibility16%49,000——

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2020, with 4 complaints
2014: 1201412015: 1201512016: 3201632017: 2201722018: 1201812019: 2201922020: 4202042021: 1202112023: 120231

n = 16 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2014 Lexus GS 350 recalls (1)

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Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pumpJan 13, 2020 · NHTSA campaign 20V012000 · 1,830,752 vehicles

Problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) recalled certain 2018-2019 4Runner, Highlander, Camry, Land Cruiser, Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma and Tundra, and Lexus RC 300, RC 350, GS 350, GX 460, IS 300, LC 500, LS 500, LX 570, RX 350L, and 2019 Toyota Avalon and Corolla, and certain Lexus NX 300, and ES 350 vehicles on January 13, 2020. On March 4, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include certain 2014-2015 Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser, 2018 Avalon, Corolla, 2014 FJ Cruiser, 2017 Sienna and Lexus 2018 ES 350, 2018-2019 GS 300, 2013-2014 GS350, 2014-2015 GX 460, IS 350 and LX 570, 2014 IS F, 2018-2019 IS 350, LC 500H and LS 500H, 2013-2015 LS 460, 2015 NX 200T and RC350, 2017 RC 200T and RX 350. Toyota also removed the 2018-2019 Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser and 2018-2019 Lexus GX 460 and LX 570 and 2019 NX300 from inclusion in this recall. On March 19, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include 2015 Lexus GS350 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

Risk: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began May 4, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 20TB02 and 20TA02 for Toyota vehicles and 20LB01 and 20LA01 for Lexus vehicles.

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.

Intermittent issue with steering getting stuck at highway speeds. Jolts back into place after a few seconds. No warning lights on display. Mechanic unable to replicate it since it happens intermittently.

Steering · received Feb 25, 2023 · NHTSA complaint 11509115

I purchased a used 2014 lexus gs350 f-sport in late 2019. Not long after purchase i always noticed that the steering wheel was never straight, seemed a little to the right and when driving on freeway the steering wheel would feel as if it sticks a little to that position and when trying to align…

Steering · received Jan 3, 2021 · NHTSA complaint 11386316

Passenger seat frame had to be replaced at my cost because it was sending a faulty signal to air bag and the only way the dealer could erase the air bag code was to replace the seat frame at a cost of $1500 also with the seats, the driver seat slides back and forth when applying the brakes…

Seats · received Oct 9, 2020 · NHTSA complaint 11363541

Tl* the contact owned a 2014 lexus gs 350. The contact stated that while driving at 35 mph, left approaching an on ramp, the vehicle began to shudder and stalled out while the accelerated pedal was depressed. The vehicle hesitated to accelerate causing another vehicle to crash into the contacts…

Fuel System, Gasoline · received Aug 21, 2020 · NHTSA complaint 11350627

A recall notice was issued on january 12, 2020 to replace the fuel pump on my lexus. I contacted parkplace lexus in grapevine, texas twice and most recently about a month ago and was told that the parts have not yet arrived. I was told that the fuel pump could fail abruptly while the car is being…

Fuel/propulsion System · received Jul 19, 2020 · NHTSA complaint 11340263

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2014 Lexus GS 350?

Owners most often report engine, steering, electrical system problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 3 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2014 Lexus GS 350?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2014 Lexus GS 350 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other GS 350 model years, the 2014 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.