KnownCarProblems2014 Lexus ES350 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 28 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Lexus ES350, most often about the electrical (29% of complaints, typically around 30,000 miles). It is 7th of 17 ES350 model years by number of complaints and has 1 recall.
Most common 2014 Lexus ES350 problems
Electrical
8 complaints · 29%Half of these problems showed up before 30,000 miles.
Door locks(all 4 doors) stopped locking/unlocking by use of power door lock button or key fob. Each door must now be locked / unlocked manually. Based on forum page, this is a widespread issue that must be investigated. Https://www.cargurus.com/cars/discussion-t36095_ds744492
Both front door lock actuators not working properly.the car only has 40225 miles and is garage kept.what the possibility of both going bad and is this a manufacturing defect and should be a warranted part?
Brakes
5 complaints · 18%The contact owns a 2014 Lexus ES350. While making a u turn at approximately 5 MPH, the rpms increased, the steering wheel seized, and the brake pedal failed to slow the vehicle down without warning. The contact crashed the vehicle into a fence and a tree. A police report was filed and there were no injuries. The…
The brake is very spongy. The pedal gets very low to the floor.its hard to stop these car. Brake fluid, brake pads and rotors check out fine at the dealership. There are complaints about defects with the master cylinder. My car has 44000 miles and the problem is chronic. You need a large stopping range when using this…
Engine
4 complaints · 14%The contact owns a 2014 Lexus ES350. While making a u turn at approximately 5 MPH, the rpms increased, the steering wheel seized, and the brake pedal failed to slow the vehicle down without warning. The contact crashed the vehicle into a fence and a tree. A police report was filed and there were no injuries. The…
I experienced a low speed sudden unintended acceleration of my 2014 Lexus ES350 for the first time on december 22, 2015. I was turning into a parking place where I live as I have done hundreds of times. As I was taking my foot off the acceleration pedal to starting hitting the brake pedal, the car suddenly…
Other or unspecified
4 complaints · 14%Forward collision warning system has failed and is inoperable. There is a recall out there, however my VIN# isn't on the list. Lexus will not fix it.
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. The third episode occurred going down a parking ramp and resulted in loss…
Body and structure
3 complaints · 11%Parts named most often: body.
I experienced a low speed sudden unintended acceleration of my 2014 Lexus ES350 for the first time on december 22, 2015. I was turning into a parking place where I live as I have done hundreds of times. As I was taking my foot off the acceleration pedal to starting hitting the brake pedal, the car suddenly…
Fuel system
3 complaints · 11%The contact owns a 2014 Lexus ES350. The contact stated while driving at approximately 15 MPH, the vehicle stalled with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the accelerator pedal was depressed to the floor for the vehicle to respond. The vehicle was driven to the residence. The vehicle…
Air bags
3 complaints · 11%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. The contact stated he sustained head injuries however, he did not seek medical…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2014 Lexus ES350 recalls
Driver assistance: crash imminent braking
Risk: A vehicle that unexpectedly brakes increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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 to july 6, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with a pre-collision system (pcs) as optional equipment. In these vehicles, the pcs may unexpectedly activate and apply the brakes when the radar detects a steel joint or plate in the roadway as an object.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2014 Lexus ES350
- What are the most common problems with the 2014 Lexus ES350?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (8 complaints, typically around 30,000 miles); brakes (5 complaints); engine (4 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2014 Lexus ES350 have?
- 1 recall listed by NHTSA, the latest from November 3, 2015 (driver assistance). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2014 a bad year for the Lexus ES350?
- It is 7th of 17 ES350 model years by number of complaints, with 28 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.