2014 Lexus IS 250 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other IS 250 years
- About as many complaints as other years 6th of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 35 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Lexus IS 250. That ranks 6th out of 11 IS 250 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (9 complaints, 26%), typically at around 14,000 miles. Complaints mention 6 crashes, 1 fire, 2 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 35owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 6complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2014 Lexus IS 250 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 | 9 | 26% | 14,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 8 | 23% | 31,500 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 5 | 14% | 2,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 4 | 11% | 49,500 | — | — |
| Engine | 3 | 9% | 42,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 3 | 9% | 4,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 3 | 9% | 18,370 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 9% | 21,870 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 6% | 53,008 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 6% | 3,120 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 3% | 10,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2014 Lexus IS 250 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2014 Lexus IS 250.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture (EA21002) — opened Sep 17, 2021, still open.
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 owns a 2014 Lexus IS250. The contact stated that the rear tires of the vehicle were wearing out quickly. The contact stated that the failure had occurred on a different brand of tires that she had purchased including Pirelli and Continental tires. The contact also stated that the tires…
Headlights are not sealed properly and moisture in the air rusts the lightbulb and they have to replace the whole headlamp!
When parking the car at a shopping mall, the car suddenly accelerated and jumped the curb. It finally stopped when it hit a stopped bus. Two teenage passengers were in the vehicle. The driver does not believe the accelerator was pressed enough to cause the vehicle to accelerate in the manner it did.
Suspension, control arms, shocks, axels, etc. Aren't strong enough to hold the weight of the car, making the tires have a negative offset and cause extreme amounts of wear on far inside of the tire. The navigational screen conintues to shut off and then turn back on while driving. I find this a…
Amplifier is in a location where it gets damp and moisture ruin it.
Other Lexus IS 250 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 IS 250 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 IS 250 | 16 | 0 |
| 2014 | 35 | 0 |
| 2013 IS 250 | 5 | 2 |
| 2012 IS 250 | 17 | 4 |
| 2011 IS 250 | 30 | 4 |
| 2010 IS 250 | 40 | 6 |
| 2009 IS 250 | 48 | 6 |
| 2008 IS 250 | 125 | 5 |
| 2007 IS 250 | 213 | 5 |
| 2006 IS 250 | 189 | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Lexus IS 250?
Owners most often report electrical system, air bags, unknown or other problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 9 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2014 Lexus IS 250?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2014 Lexus IS 250 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other IS 250 model years, the 2014 has about as many complaints as a typical year, 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.