MYRModel Year Report

2014 Lexus IS 250

▲ Better than typical
2014 Lexus IS 250
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:50:34.926Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Lexus IS 250 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2014 highlighted. 2006: 189 complaints 2006 2007: 213 complaints 2008: 125 complaints 2008 2009: 48 complaints 2010: 40 complaints 2010 2011: 30 complaints 2012: 17 complaints 2012 2013: 5 complaints 2014: 35 complaints 2014 2015: 16 complaints 2016: 1 complaints 2016
2014: 35 complaints
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YearComplaints
2006189
2007213
2008125
200948
201040
201130
201217
20135
201435
201516
20161

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 26%

26% of complaints: electrical system — 9 distinct reports on file.

AIR BAGS 23%

23% of complaints: air bags — 8 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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IMPACT WITH CONCRETE PILLAR. CAR WAS A TOTAL LOSS. DRIVER SUFFERED HEAD INJURY LEADING TO SEIZURE AND THREE BROKEN VERTEBRAE. AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20190314

SUSPENSION 11%

11% of complaints: suspension — 4 distinct reports on file.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 9%

9% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 3 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE
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When parking the car at a shopping mall, the car suddenly accelerated and jumped the curb. It finally stopped when it hit a stopped bus. Two teenage passengers were in the vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 20210622

ON DEC. 2, 2014, I WAS ENTERING A WALGREEN'S PARKING LOT IN MY LEASED 2014 LEXUS IS 250, WHICH I HAD OWNED FOR ONLY 4 MONTHS WITH 1740 MILES.

NHTSA ODI report, 20141214

WITHOUT WARNING, THE VEHICLE STOPPED ACCELERATING AS I WAS DRIVING SO I PULLED OFF THE ROAD ONTO THE SHOULDER. ONCE THE CAR STOPPED, SMOKE BEGAN TO COME THROUGH THE VENTS SO I EXITED THE VEHICLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140930

STRUCTURE 9%

9% of complaints: structure — 3 distinct reports on file.

CRASH

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 20210917 — EA (open)

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2014 Lexus IS 250 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (9 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (8 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (4 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2011 ▲ 2010 ▲ 2009

WORST YEARS

■ 2007 ■ 2006 ■ 2008

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FAQ

Is the 2014 Lexus IS 250 reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2014 Lexus IS 250 is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2014 Lexus IS 250?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 26% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2014 Lexus IS 250 have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

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