MYRModel Year Report

2014 Lexus ES Hybrid

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2014 Lexus ES Hybrid
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:10:30.894Z

Only 10 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 10 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Lexus ES Hybrid Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2014 highlighted. 2013: 8 complaints 2013 2014: 10 complaints 2014 2015: 6 complaints 2015 2016: 7 complaints 2017: 1 complaints 2017 2018: 5 complaints 2019: 1 complaints 2019 2020: 1 complaints 2021: 2 complaints 2021 2022: 3 complaints 2023: 0 complaints 2023 2024: 0 complaints 2025: 0 complaints 2025
2014: 10 complaints
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YearComplaints
20138
201410
20156
20167
20171
20185
20191
20201
20212
20223
20230
20240
20250

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 10 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

3 of 10 total reports mention: electrical system.

CRASH
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WHEN I WAS PULLING OUT OF A PARKING SPOT IN REVERSE THE BRAKE WAS FIGHTING ME SO IT KEPT GOING INTO A CONCRETE PILLAR THEN WHEN I SHIFTED IT INTO DRIVE IT DID IT AGAIN AND NOW MATTER HOW HARD I PRESSED THE BRAKE IT COULDN'T OF STOPPED TILL IT RAN...

NHTSA ODI report, 20181101

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 LEXUS ES300H. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V728000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20160107

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

2 of 10 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.

CRASH
VISIBILITY/WIPER

1 of 10 total reports mentions: visibility/wiper.

STRUCTURE

1 of 10 total reports mentions: structure.

INJURY
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

1 of 10 total reports mentions: service brakes, hydraulic.

CRASH
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WHEN I WAS PULLING OUT OF A PARKING SPOT IN REVERSE THE BRAKE WAS FIGHTING ME SO IT KEPT GOING INTO A CONCRETE PILLAR THEN WHEN I SHIFTED IT INTO DRIVE IT DID IT AGAIN AND NOW MATTER HOW HARD I PRESSED THE BRAKE IT COULDN'T OF STOPPED TILL IT RAN...

NHTSA ODI report, 20181101

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20160728 — forward collision avoidance

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...

Remedy: 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.

Campaign 15V728000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20230127 — DP (closed 20230807)

Pedestrian alert sounds

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2014 Lexus ES Hybrid — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for visibility/wiper issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 15V728000 (forward collision avoidance) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2014 Lexus ES Hybrid reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

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

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 30% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2014 Lexus ES Hybrid have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.