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2014 Lexus Is 350 problems, complaints & recalls

Most-reported problem areas: Fuel/Propulsion System (3) · Visibility/Wiper (2) · Steering (2)

14
Complaints
1
Recalls
278
Service bulletins
1
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Deaths

Safety recalls (1)

Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump 2020-01-13 · campaign 20V012000 · 1,830,752 vehicles

Defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) recalled certain 2018-2019 4Runner, Highlander, Camry, Land Cruiser, Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma and Tundra, and Lexus RC 300, RC 350, GS 350, GX 460, IS 300, LC 500, LS 500, LX 570, RX 350L, and 2019 Toyota Avalon and Corolla, and certain Lexus NX 300, and ES 350 vehicles on January 13, 2020. On March 4, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include certain 2014-2015 Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser, 2018 Avalon, Corolla, 2014 FJ Cruiser, 2017 Sienna

Risk: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began May 4, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 20TB02 and 20TA02 for Toyota vehicles and 20LB01 and 20LA01 for Lexus vehicles.

Service bulletins (278)

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.

Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump 2023-02-09 · 23LE01 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

dl: on december 20, 2022, a settlement of claims for certain low pressure fuel pumps was approved by the federal court. the settlement includes lexus?s agreement to provide a customer support program for certain 2013-2020 model year (my) vehicles originally equipped with low pressure fuel pumps repa

Fuel System, Gasoline 2023-02-09 · LSB000523 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

tsb: some 2013 ? 2020 model year lexus vehicles may exhibit a hard start and/or mil on condition with one or more of the following diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs): ?dtc p0171 and/or p0174 (system too lean bank 1/bank 2) ?dtc p0087 fuel rail / system pressure ? too low techstream data list an

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.

Showing the 6 most recent of 278 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.

What owners report

2022-08-15 · Steering

“having an issue with my 2014 lexus is350 steering..the steering feels notchy and grabs when going around curves..it does it when returning wheel back to straight position..and wheel has to be pulled back into straight position or it will keep pulling ..thats when it catches and causes the jerk in the steering.. usually when driving a car it'll some…”

2022-05-18 · Electrical System

“2014 lexus is350 destination assist and safety connect stopped working. lexus tech support has no clue on how to resolve this problem. they are telling customers to go to the dealership. this puts those in need of assistance or emergency that the sos function of the vehicle to become nonresponsive. including location of a accident or collision noti…”

2021-12-04 · Fuel/Propulsion System

“[xxx] numerous times i've cleaned the area and it continues to build mold. a serious health and safety hazard. foul odor from their vehicle smells like a fuel leak. also car sputtering while driving. vehicle check and no recall under my vin. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).…”

2020-12-10 · Fuel/Propulsion System

“the lexus dealer in puerto rico has not been able to solve the recall for the fuel pump. i have called the dealer several times at 787 273-3000 since oct 2020 and they state they do not have the parts available. i am concerned the car stops working while driving.…”

2020-08-04 · Unknown Or Other

“there is an urgent safety recall on my vehicle put out by you guys stating the fuel pump must be replaced or it can cause the car to seize at high rates of speed. i am military stationed in germany and the local german lexus dealerships are stating they have no access to this part because it is a us spec lexus. i have contacted lexus corporate to r…”

2019-01-04 · Visibility/Wiper

“when it's raining ,i turn on the wiper at slow speed it's working normal for about 2 min then it's will stop working . i have to switch it on high speed only. i almost got in to accident that day .it's happen more often now and then . i did brought the car to dealer they said can't duplicate the problem.…”

2018-11-08 · Visibility/Wiper · 39,560 mi

“while driving in the rain my windshield wipers suddenly stopped working. the wipers 'froze' in the up position. i had to work the wiper control inside the car 6-10 times to get the wipers to work again. after a few minutes of driving the wipers stopped working again. the wipers only worked intermittently and only if i kept working the switch. …”

2018-09-03 · Wheels · 47,545 mi

“i purchased a 2014 lexus is 350 f sport from fort worth brothers, llc/alfa romeo fiat in fort worth, texas on july 20, 2018. i noticed the next day while driving the car at highway speeds that when applying the brakes, there is a "rumbling/grinding" noise and the car was hard to stop. i went back to the dealership the next day and told them. the…”

2017-12-12 · Service Brakes · 32,000 mi · 💥 crash

“while driving on a major highway, i needed the brakes to be applied very rapidly as a vehicle cut me off and immediately slammed on their brakes. upon my full and rapid pressing of the brake pedal, the emergency brake force distribution system braking did not appear to apply as on previously vehicles i've had or have including two large suv's. br…”

2017-11-15 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 58,000 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2014 lexus is 350. on several occasions, while driving, the contact noticed a sulfur odor in the vehicle. there were no warning indicators illuminated. the vehicle was taken to hennessy lexus of atlanta (5955 peachtree industrial blvd, atlanta, ga 30341 (770) 457-6800) where it was diagnosed that the fuel needed to be changed…”

Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.

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