2014 Lexus RX350 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jan 13, 2020 · 15 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other RX350 years
Far fewer complaints than other years 13th of 20 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
4–5 out of 5 stars (varies by version)

Owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Lexus RX350. That ranks 13th out of 20 RX350 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (4 complaints, 27%), typically at around 3,600 miles. Complaints mention 5 crashes, 2 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

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

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Most common 2014 Lexus RX350 problems

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

Air Bags4 · ~3,600 mi
Power Train3 · ~15,000 mi
Structure3 · ~5,500 mi
Electrical System2 · ~3,600 mi
Service Brakes2 · ~3,550 mi
Suspension2 · ~8,600 mi
Unknown or Other2 · ~7,502 mi
Visibility2 · ~36,000 mi
Seats1
Tires1 · ~6,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Air Bags427%3,600——
Power Train320%15,000——
Structure320%5,500——
Electrical System213%3,600——
Service Brakes213%3,550——
Suspension213%8,600——
Unknown or Other213%7,502——
Visibility213%36,000——
Seats17%———
Tires17%6,000——

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2014, with 7 complaints
2014: 7201472015: 2201522016: 1201612018: 2201822019: 1201912020: 220202

n = 15 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2014 Lexus RX350 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2014 Lexus RX350.

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Recent owner reports

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

While driving my 2014 lexus rx350 at 60mph on interstate i-10, my sunroof suddenly exploded outwards! No signs of road debris nor any other vehicles in vicinity after stopping, it was clear that the remaining glass showed that there was no impact and the glass shattered outwards. When investigating…

Unknown or Other · received Jan 13, 2020 · NHTSA complaint 11299131

Car had 70,000 miles and the transmission went out. Car was having issues with cranking, getting error codes for technology, and car sounding loudly and skippong along with not changing out properly. Dealer never found a problem, beyond technology, until the transmission went out. Dealer agreed to…

Power Train · received Jan 12, 2020 · NHTSA complaint 11298660

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 lexus rx350. While driving approximately 45 mph, a loud booming sound was present. Upon inspection, it was discovered that the glass sun roof had shattered. The contact indicated that the sun roof was closed during the failure. The cause of the failure was not…

Visibility · received Aug 6, 2019 · NHTSA complaint 11241939

Crack in windshield starting on passenger side just above the blackish part at the lower part of the windshield , extending up for about 3 inches then making about a 95 degree turn heading toward the drivers side. When first noticed, this section was only about 3 inches long also, but 2 days later…

Structure · received Dec 3, 2018 · NHTSA complaint 11155600

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Air Bags · received Jul 2, 2018 · NHTSA complaint 11105027

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2014 Lexus RX350?

Owners most often report air bags, power train, structure problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 4 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2014 Lexus RX350?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2014 Lexus RX350 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other RX350 model years, the 2014 has far fewer complaints than most years, and NHTSA rates it 4–5 out of 5 stars (varies by version) overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.