2014 Lexus ES Hybrid
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.
- Complaints
- 10
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2014
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2014: 10 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 8 |
| 2014 | 10 |
| 2015 | 6 |
| 2016 | 7 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2023 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 |
| 2025 | 0 |
| 2026 | 1 |
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.
Show complaint excerpts
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, 2018-11-01
Also filed under Fuel/propulsion system and service brakes, hydraulic
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, 2016-01-07
Vehicle speed control
2 of 10 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.
Service brakes
2 of 10 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Visibility/wiper
1 of 10 total reports mentions: visibility/wiper.
Structure
1 of 10 total reports mentions: structure, most commonly citing body.
Safety timeline
1 recall · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2016-07-28Forward collision avoidance15V728000 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.
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2023-01-27Defect petitionClosed 2023-08-07 Pedestrian alert sounds
Buy-smart checklist
2014 Lexus ES Hybrid — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Vehicle speed control: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 2 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 15V728000 · Forward collision avoidance
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 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.