2014 Lexus IS 250
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.
- Complaints
- 35
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- Electrical system
None on file
Opened by NHTSA
26% of complaints
Complaints per year
2014: 35 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2006 | 189 |
| 2007 | 213 |
| 2008 | 125 |
| 2009 | 48 |
| 2010 | 40 |
| 2011 | 30 |
| 2012 | 17 |
| 2013 | 5 |
| 2014 | 35 |
| 2015 | 16 |
| 2016 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Electrical system
26% · 9 reportsAir bags
23% · 8 reportsShow complaint excerpts
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, 2019-03-14
Suspension
11% · 4 reportsVehicle speed control
9% · 3 reportsShow complaint excerpts
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, 2021-06-22
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, 2014-12-14
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, 2014-09-30
Also filed under Engine
Structure
9% · 3 reportsMost commonly citing body.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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I
2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
Buy-smart checklist
2014 Lexus IS 250 — pre-purchase inspection
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- Electrical system: 9 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 8 reports on file for this year.
- Suspension: 4 reports on file for this year.
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- 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 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.