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2014 Lexus ES350

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2014 Lexus ES350
RENDERED 2026-08-02T14:15:31.779Z

Only 16 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 16 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Lexus ES350 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2014 highlighted. 2007: 465 complaints 2007 2008: 255 complaints 2009: 145 complaints 2010: 137 complaints 2010 2011: 153 complaints 2012: 89 complaints 2013: 23 complaints 2013 2014: 16 complaints 2014 2015: 16 complaints 2016: 21 complaints 2016 2017: 22 complaints 2018: 5 complaints 2019: 5 complaints 2019 2020: 5 complaints 2021: 5 complaints 2022: 2 complaints 2022 2023: 1 complaints 2023
2014: 16 complaints
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YearComplaints
2007465
2008255
2009145
2010137
2011153
201289
201323
201416
201516
201621
201722
20185
20195
20205
20215
20222
20231

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 16 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SERVICE BRAKES

3 of 16 total reports mention: service brakes.

CRASH
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SUDDEN UNINTENDED ACCELERATION WITH BRAKING PROBLEMS. THREE EPISODES. THE FIRST EPISODE WAS A COMPLAINT TO THE DEALER WITH DOCUMENTATION IN THE CAR'S SERVICE RECORD. THE SECOND OF WHICH WAS WORKED-UP FOR ONE WEEK BY THE DEALER WITH NO ANSWERS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20210323

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

3 of 16 total reports mention: fuel/propulsion system.

CRASH
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I PURCHASED MY 2015 LEXUS ES350 ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25TH, 2014.

NHTSA ODI report, 20141201

ENGINE

3 of 16 total reports mention: engine.

CRASH
AIR BAGS

3 of 16 total reports mention: air bags.

INJURY
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 61 MPH, HE HIT A DEER. THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AS HIS FACE HIT THE STEERING WHEEL. THE CONTACT STATED HE SAW SMOKE FROM THE ENGINE COMPART HOWEVER, NO FIRE WAS SEEN.

NHTSA ODI report, 20200414

STRUCTURE

2 of 16 total reports mention: structure.

CRASH

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

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2014 Lexus ES350 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel/propulsion system issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 15V728000 (forward collision avoidance) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2012 ● 2010 ● 2009

WORST YEARS

■ 2007 ◆ 2008 ● 2011

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FAQ

Is the 2014 Lexus ES350 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 ES350?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 19% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2014 Lexus ES350 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.