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2014 Lexus IS 250 Problems and Recalls

Owners filed 35 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Lexus IS 250, most often about the electrical (26% of complaints). It is 6th of 11 IS 250 model years by number of complaints.

Complaints35
Recalls0
Crashes reported6
Fires reported1
Injuries reported2

Most common 2014 Lexus IS 250 problems

  1. Electrical

    9 complaints · 26%

    My 2014 Lexus IS 250 driver's side door will not unlock or let me in at random. When approaching the vehicle and pressing the "unlock" button on my key fob, all doors will unlock except the driver's side door. When this occurs, you must walk to the other side of the vehicle, manually unlock the door, and then it will…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2015, at 5,000 miles
    The battery goes dead for no reason. This has happened 3 times and I took it to the dealer but they tell me that everything is fine and that I must have left something on. Once maybe but not 3 times, every time this happens the car is parked in my driveway. There is no dealer near me so I have to drive 50 miles one…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2016, at 23,000 miles

  2. Air bags

    8 complaints · 23%

    The contact owned a 2014 Lexus IS 250. While driving at 40 MPH, another vehicle crashed head on into the contact's vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained a fractured rib, hip, ankle and head injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2015, at 28,000 miles
    The contact owns a 2014 Lexus IS 250. The contact stated that both the driver and passenger side air bag panels detached. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the air bag panels were replaced. In addition, the rubber around the sun roof also detached. The dealer repaired the rubber trim. The vehicle was repaired…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2016, at 35,000 miles

  3. Other or unspecified

    5 complaints · 14%

    Unintended acceleration on at least 3 occasions. Took back to Lexus. They extracted information from computer and sent back to Lexus. Dealer would not address problem locally and said they have had no other complaints. Lexus was to respond...have heard nothing on all occasion, car was stopped and took off on its own.
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2015, at 2,000 miles
    My 2014 Lexus IS 250 currently does not have working locks. I had previously owned a 2010 Lexus IS 250 with issues with the locks. The actuator was changed and the car works for a minimal amount of time and then the actuator stops working again. It is very expensive to fix and the dealership wants $555 dollars to…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2020, at 102,000 miles

  4. Suspension

    4 complaints · 11%

    The vehicle is all wheel drive. Both front tires have excessive wear on the inside. This wear is so severe that the cords were showing on the inside edge of the tires, while the remaining portion of the tire looks normal. The tires needed replacement after 10,000 miles. Lexus had performed an alignment and all…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2019, at 34,000 miles
    The contact owns a 2014 Lexus is250. The contact stated that the rear tires of the vehicle were wearing out quickly. The contact stated that the failure had occurred on a different brand of tires that she had purchased including pirelli and continental tires. The contact also stated that the tires were only lasting…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2022, at 69,000 miles

  5. Steering

    3 complaints · 9%

    The steering stops working when traveling at highway speeds over long distances. The electronic steering gear rack starts to fail making keeping the vehicle in a straight line difficult.
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2020, at 4,000 miles

  6. Engine

    3 complaints · 9%

    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. Several minutes later I could see flames coming from under the hood. Before the fire department could make it to the scene…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2014, at 42,000 miles
    The contact owns a 2014 Lexus IS 250. The contact purchased the pre-owned vehicle on august 21, 2015. The contact noticed a mildew odor in the vehicle. The dealer switched out the filter six times to remedy the odor. The contact was informed that when the warranty expired, the filters would no longer be changed. The…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2016, at 31,000 miles

  7. Speed control

    3 complaints · 9%

    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. Several minutes later I could see flames coming from under the hood. Before the fire department could make it to the scene…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2014, at 42,000 miles

  8. Body and structure

    3 complaints · 9%

    Parts named most often: body.

    The contact owns a 2014 Lexus IS 250. The contact stated that both the driver and passenger side air bag panels detached. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the air bag panels were replaced. In addition, the rubber around the sun roof also detached. The dealer repaired the rubber trim. The vehicle was repaired…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2016, at 35,000 miles

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 IS 250 recalls

NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.

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.

NHTSA defect investigations

Questions about the 2014 Lexus IS 250

What are the most common problems with the 2014 Lexus IS 250?
By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (9 complaints); air bags (8 complaints); other or unspecified (5 complaints).
How many recalls does the 2014 Lexus IS 250 have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2014 Lexus IS 250. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
Is the 2014 a bad year for the Lexus IS 250?
It is 6th of 11 IS 250 model years by number of complaints, with 35 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.

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