2014 Lexus Is problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine (3) · Fuel/Propulsion System (2) · Visibility/Wiper (1)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (20)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Structure:body 2025-12-15 · L-SB-0030-24 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2005 – 2026 lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. the purpose of this service bulletin is to provide general guidelines and procedures
Engine 2025-07-30 · L-SB-0032-25 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2016 – 2020 model year gs f, 2008 – 2014 model year is f, 2022 – 2025 model year is 500, 2018 – 2025 model year lc 500, 2021 – 2025 model year lc 500c, and 2015 – 2025 model year rc f vehicles with 2ur-gse engines may exhibit a mil on condition with one or more of the following diagnostic troub
Electrical System 2025-06-13 · L-SB-0043-23 Rev1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the location of air conditioning refrigerant leaks. the procedures outlined in this service bulletin aid in locating, inspecting, and repairing refrigerant leaks.
Structure:body 2025-02-07 · L-SB-0017-19 Rev1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2010 – 2026 model year lexus vehicles may exhibit paint stains after the removal of rapgard™. the paint stains may appear to be under the clear coat but are usually under wrinkles in the rapgard™. the wrinkles may trap water and cause the paint to stain from the trapped moisture, especially on
Structure:body 2025-02-07 · L-SB-0017-19 Rev1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2010 – 2026 model year lexus vehicles may exhibit paint stains after the removal of rapgard™. the paint stains may appear to be under the clear coat but are usually under wrinkles in the rapgard™. the wrinkles may trap water and cause the paint to stain from the trapped moisture, especially on
Structure:body 2024-07-29 · L-SB-0030-24 Rev1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2005 – 2024 lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. the purpose of this service bulletin is to provide general guidelines and procedures
Showing the 6 most recent of 20 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-08-10 · Air Bags · 💥 crash“i was in a collision accident where the front of my vehicle was impacted. the airbag did not deploy.…”
2026-05-28 · Electrical System:ignition:anti-Theft:immobilizer/Proximity:sensor“see attached document for complaint.…”
2026-04-27 · Latches/Locks/Linkages:hood:latch“opened hood latch and the mechanism seizes and won’t relatch or close completely causing hood open warning light and chime during driving. not able to drive on highway for fear of high speed could cause safety risk if hood unlatches. had to return to dealer to repair at cost…”
2025-11-19 · Visibility/Wiper“i've owned my 2014 lexus is 250 for over 10 years. i've almost always kept my car covered in a garage at work and at home, and i've never had a problem with the dashboard until now. just last month (october 2025), my dashboard started melting and getting extremely shiny and sticky during the day - so much so that i can't see out my front windshield…”
2025-10-01 · Fuel/Propulsion System“fuel pump not reading correct amount of fuel in tank. in order to get correct fuel reading have to disconnect battery for 3 hours and reconnect battery in so i can get an accurate reading.…”
2025-08-17 · Unknown Or Other“vehicles manufactured by lexus/toyota from 2014 onward have been reported to experience rainwater intrusion into the trunk area, attributed to a faulty tail light nut composed of plastic with a rubber gasket. lexus/toyota is fully aware of this issue, which can lead to water damaging electrical components or result in trunk flooding if the problem …”
2025-08-01 · Fuel/Propulsion System“several time since owning my 2014 lexusis350 with 141,000 miles on it, it have given inaccurate fuel reading. by almost 100 miles short. had to disconnect the battery for the ecu to clear so a more accurate reading on fuel can be displayed. …”
2025-01-04 · Engine“timing chain cover leak in a 2014 lexus is350 is a relatively common issue for vehicles 3.5 liter engine 2gr-fse. the leak typically occurs due to a failing gasket or sealant on the timing chain cover. here's what you need to know: symptoms of a timing chain cover leak 1. oil leaks: visible oil on the engine or under the car in which can cause a …”
2024-12-11 · Engine“i took my car to my mechanic for an oil change, and they noticed an oil leak at the timing chain cover, which could pose a safety risk, including a potential engine fire. they informed me this is a known issue on toyota and lexus vehicles with the 3.5-liter v6 engine. to confirm, i brought the car to a lexus dealership, and they verified the same p…”
2024-11-11 · Electrical System“2014 lexus is 250, 102,301 miles the audio and entertainment system in the dash board. all radio speckers and sound effects feed back tones. this has happened while "stationary, in motion, city street, and highway. the audio radio, sat, cd or bluetooth and navigation on-screen feedback tones disappear. options to adjust bass, treble or ect is greye…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.