2014 Lexus Rx problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes (2) · Tires:sidewall (1) · Structure:body (1)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (32)
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
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
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 32 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-09-29 · Unknown Or Other“what component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? response: door actuators how was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? response: response: doors can’t be opened from outside as doors are permanently locked, plus doors must be manually manipulated from the inside to open versus pressin…”
2026-06-12 · Service Brakes“vehicle: 2014 lexus rx 450h component: abs / brake actuator system i am submitting this complaint regarding a safety-related brake system defect in my 2014 lexus rx 450h. the vehicle experienced abs/brake actuator failure consistent with a known defect that was previously addressed by lexus/toyota through a customer support program (extended cove…”
2025-03-09 · Unknown Or Other · 💥 crash“sudden unexplained acceleration, vehicle is available for inspection for limited amount of time next week vehicle will be taken by insurance company. operator deceased as result of crash, problem not confirmed, barnstable, ma police reconstruction team has hold on vehicle pending investigation, police report not available as of 03/09/25 …”
2025-03-08 · Unknown Or Other“this involved the cargo lid at the rear of the vehicle. i could have been killed or totally paralyzed by the incident. i have not brought the vehicle to a dealer, nor has any other authority inspected it. also, there was no warning. during cold weather days, the lid would open normally and when it was fully opened it would start descending in …”
2024-12-03 · Air Bags · 💥 crash“air bags did not deploy & yes it’s available for inspection. i was in an accident & the vehicle is totaled. yes, has been inspected & confirmed they did not deploy by va state police, tow company & insurance company usaa. there were no warnings or other symptoms.…”
2024-02-20 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:electric:solenoid/Actuator · 141,090 mi“the contact owns a 2014 lexus rx450h. the contact stated that occasionally while depressing the brake pedal or the accelerator pedal or while stopped at a traffic light, there was an abnormal squeaking sound coming from the brake actuator. there was no warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and the vehicle was diagnosed with…”
2023-08-10 · Structure:body“my front passenger door actuator has failed. this door cannot be locked/unlocked with the remote or by pressing any lock/unlock button. this prevents the driver from being able to lock all the doors or the front passenger from being able to quickly exit the cabin unless the manual unlock switch is known and applied. this is the 5th door actuator…”
2023-01-19 · Tires:sidewall“01-12-2023 side tire blew out, only about 1.5mile drive at 69freeway sugar land tx 77479. nice weather , nice road conditions. the tire drove about 10,000.miles with 60,000. warranty. it is newer tire, less miles because 3years pandemic. 4 new tires ; yokohama yk740 gtx 105v r19. invoice cost $784.71 installed at 12-12-2019 .…”
2022-02-22 · Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module · 44,000 mi · 💥 crash“the contact owned a 2014 lexus rx350. the contact stated that while the wife was driving approximately 35 mph a dump truck collided with the passenger side of the vehicle. during the crash, the side curtain air bags did not deploy. the front passenger sustained injuries to the head, neck, shoulder, and torso and the front driver sustained injuries …”
2022-02-05 · Power Train“driving the car on the highway. the transmission lost power & engine started revving with no movement. it was dangerous because we could have been rear ended. we had car towed to the peterson lexus dealer in boise idaho. they said that the internal bearing failed & recommend a new transmission. …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.