2014 Lexus RX Hybrid Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Aug 7, 2023 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other RX Hybrid years
Not enough data 13th of 22 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Lexus RX Hybrid. That ranks 13th out of 22 RX Hybrid model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 5,125 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.

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

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Most common 2014 Lexus RX Hybrid problems

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

Electrical System1 · ~5,125 mi
Engine1 · ~5,125 mi
Unknown or Other1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electrical System150%5,125——
Engine150%5,125——
Unknown or Other150%———

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2014, with 1 complaints
2014: 1201412015: 120151

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2014 Lexus RX Hybrid recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2014 Lexus RX Hybrid.

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NHTSA defect investigations

  • Pedestrian alert sounds (DP22005) — opened Jan 27, 2023, closed Aug 7, 2023, led to recall 22V063000.

Recent owner reports

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

Driver side rearview mirror vibrates inside housing preventing proper identification of vehicles approaching or vehicles on left lane. This situation has been present since the vehicle was purchased. Lexus denies my claim. I believe it to be a serious safety issue.

Unknown or Other · received May 23, 2015 · NHTSA complaint 10721150

While stopped at a red traffic light, i pressed the phone hangup button (bluetooth connection) on the steering wheel and the engine immediately shut off. I put the car in park, foot on the brake, pressed the start button on the dash - engine did not start. Try #4 it started. Meanwhile the traffic…

Engine · received Jun 19, 2014 · NHTSA complaint 10604514

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2014 Lexus RX Hybrid?

Owners most often report electrical system, engine, unknown or other problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2014 Lexus RX Hybrid?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2014 Lexus RX Hybrid a good year?

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