2014 Lexus Is 250 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Electrical System (6) · Air Bags (6) · Vehicle Speed Control (3)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Lexus Is 250 model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
🛣️ Complaints by mileage
22 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (285)
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.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2022-12-01 · KLG Technical In · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ti: 19le05 expired december 1, 2022
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2022-12-01 · KLG Dealer Packa · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
dp: limited service campaign klg expired december 01, 2022
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2022-12-01 · 19LE05 Technical · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ti: 19le05 expired december 1, 2022
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2022-12-01 · 19LE05 Dealer Pa · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
dp: customer support program 19le05 expired december 1, 2022.
Equipment 2022-04-13 · Safety Recall 22 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
lexus safety recall and service campaign - technician certification requirements 4.13.2022
Air Bags 2022-02-24 · L-SB-0004-22 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tsb: some 2005 ? 2022 model year lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty smell 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 guideline
Showing the 6 most recent of 285 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2022-01-14 · Suspension · 69,000 mi“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 for 3,000 miles. the vehicle was …”
2021-09-17 · Visibility/Wiper“headlights are not sealed properly and moisture in the air rusts the lightbulb and they have to replace the whole headlamp! …”
2021-06-22 · Vehicle Speed Control · 💥 crash“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. the driver does not believe the accelerator was pressed enough to cause the vehicle to accelerate in the manner it did.…”
2021-01-20 · Unknown Or Other“suspension, control arms, shocks, axels, etc. aren't strong enough to hold the weight of the car, making the tires have a negative offset and cause extreme amounts of wear on far inside of the tire. the navigational screen conintues to shut off and then turn back on while driving. i find this a concern because it happens when i reverse as well…”
2020-08-24 · Electrical System“amplifier is in a location where it gets damp and moisture ruin it.…”
2020-08-13 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 106,000 mi“toyota has a recall on their fuel pumps and noticed my car was in the article. my fuel pump in my lexus is250 f sport has gone bad and i need to know if it's covered. i typed in my vin number on this website but it's giving me information on a lexus is200t. my car was stationed and will not start up due to fuel pump…”
2020-07-22 · Air Bags“sea airbags warning b1861 code happened while driving…”
2020-06-12 · Engine · 69,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2014 lexus is250. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled with the check engine warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and was diagnosed that the fuel pump failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired and was not taken to a deale…”
2020-06-09 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 15 mi · 💥 crash“major fuel leak on 2 fuel injectors. potential fire hazard could have happened if not towed to my local mechanic. minor crash happened due to some headache. the vehicle has 90,300miles on it and was serviced per the manufacturer's recommendation. based on research this is persistent with some lexus models. *tr…”
2020-06-03 · Unknown Or Other · 102,000 mi“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 replace it per door. currently no l…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.