2014 Lexus GS 350

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Excellent Reliability

Quick Summary

The 2014 Lexus GS 350 has 20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.3x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is engine problems (15% of all complaints), specifically: three times in the last week i have experience a dangerous hesitation in accelerating at a low speed after applying the brakes. no matter how hard i press down on the accelerator, the car does not respond. *tr.

7 crash reports 1 injury

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.3x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

ENGINE

3 complaints

15%

• THREE TIMES IN THE LAST WEEK I HAVE EXPERIENCE A DANGEROUS HESITATION IN ACCELERATING AT A LOW SPEED AFTER APPLYING THE BRAKES. NO MATTER HOW HARD I PRESS DOWN ON THE ACCELERATOR, THE CAR DOES NOT RESPOND. *TR
• CAR HAS ELECTRIC START, ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS CAME OUTSIDE A FEW HOURS AFTER PARKING AND SHUTTING CUT CAR OFF TO FIND THE CAR WAS RUNNING AGAIN, DESPITE NOT HAVING TOUCH THE KEYS. MORE RECENTLY PARKED IN MY GARAGE SHUT CAR OFF CAME INSIDE WITH KEYS IN POCKET WENT OUT TO GARAGE 2 HOURS LATER TO FIND T
• WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, I EXPERIENCED AN ENGINE STALL. THIS CAUSED DIFFICULTY IN STEERING AND BRAKING RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 1 crashes

“THREE TIMES IN THE LAST WEEK I HAVE EXPERIENCE A DANGEROUS HESITATION IN ACCELERATING AT A LOW SPEED AFTER APPLYING THE BRAKES. NO MATTER HOW HARD I PRESS DOWN ON THE ACCELERATOR, THE CAR DOES NOT RESPOND. *TR”

— NHTSA complaint filing

STEERING

3 complaints

15%

• WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, I EXPERIENCED AN ENGINE STALL. THIS CAUSED DIFFICULTY IN STEERING AND BRAKING RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT.
• I PURCHASED A USED 2014 LEXUS GS350 F-SPORT IN LATE 2019. NOT LONG AFTER PURCHASE I ALWAYS NOTICED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL WAS NEVER STRAIGHT, SEEMED A LITTLE TO THE RIGHT AND WHEN DRIVING ON FREEWAY THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD FEEL AS IF IT STICKS A LITTLE TO THAT POSITION AND WHEN TRYING TO ALIGN THE
• Intermittent issue with steering getting stuck at highway speeds. Jolts back into place after a few seconds. No warning lights on display. Mechanic unable to replicate it since it happens intermittently.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 1 crashes

“WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, I EXPERIENCED AN ENGINE STALL. THIS CAUSED DIFFICULTY IN STEERING AND BRAKING RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

FUEL SYSTEM

3 complaints

15%

• THERE'S A RECALL ON MY CAR FOR THE FUEL PUMP WHICH I WAS NOTIFIED LAST MONTH ABOUT THIS ISSUE. THEY ARE STILL WORKING ON A SOLUTION FOR THE ISSUE BUT THIS ISN'T HAPPENING AS QUICK AS IT SHOULD. I'M CONCERNED DRIVING KNOWING THAT MY CAR COULD POSSIBLY STALL AT ANY MOMENT AS I DRIVE ON ONE THE BUSIEST
• A RECALL NOTICE WAS ISSUED ON JANUARY 12, 2020 TO REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP ON MY LEXUS. I CONTACTED PARKPLACE LEXUS IN GRAPEVINE, TEXAS TWICE AND MOST RECENTLY ABOUT A MONTH AGO AND WAS TOLD THAT THE PARTS HAVE NOT YET ARRIVED. I WAS TOLD THAT THE FUEL PUMP COULD FAIL ABRUPTLY WHILE THE CAR IS BEING D
• TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2014 LEXUS GS 350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, LEFT APPROACHING AN ON RAMP, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHUDDER AND STALLED OUT WHILE THE ACCELERATED PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE HESITATED TO ACCELERATE CAUSING ANOTHER VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO THE CONTACTS VEHI

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 1 crashes

“THERE'S A RECALL ON MY CAR FOR THE FUEL PUMP WHICH I WAS NOTIFIED LAST MONTH ABOUT THIS ISSUE. THEY ARE STILL WORKING ON A SOLUTION FOR THE ISSUE BUT THIS ISN'T HAPPENING AS QUICK AS IT SHOULD. I'M CONCERNED DRIVING KNOWING THAT MY CAR COULD POSSIBLY STALL AT ANY MOMENT AS I DRIVE ON ONE THE BUSIEST”

— NHTSA complaint filing

TRANSMISSION

2 complaints

10%

• THREE TIMES IN THE LAST WEEK I HAVE EXPERIENCE A DANGEROUS HESITATION IN ACCELERATING AT A LOW SPEED AFTER APPLYING THE BRAKES. NO MATTER HOW HARD I PRESS DOWN ON THE ACCELERATOR, THE CAR DOES NOT RESPOND. *TR
• ON A HILL IN A RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY, CAR IN DRIVE WITH FOOT ON THE BRAKE , LET PASSENGER OUT STARTED TO PARK THEN CAR STARTED GOING BACKWARD DOWN HILL AND THERE WERE NO BRAKES TO STOP ,THEREFORE HAD TO HIT SOMETHING TO STOP CAR FROM GOING DOWN HILL AND GAINING SPEED WHERE I COULD OF BEEN KILLED.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 1 crashes

— NHTSA complaint filing

SEATS/RESTRAINTS

2 complaints

10%

• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 LEXUS GS 350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE SEAT WAS VERY UNCOMFORTABLE WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, WHICH CAUSED THE CONTACT TO HAVE BACK PAINS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE SEAT MAY NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE MA
• PASSENGER SEAT FRAME HAD TO BE REPLACED AT MY COST BECAUSE IT WAS SENDING A FAULTY SIGNAL TO AIR BAG AND THE ONLY WAY THE DEALER COULD ERASE THE AIR BAG CODE WAS TO REPLACE THE SEAT FRAME AT A COST OF $1500 ALSO WITH THE SEATS, THE DRIVER SEAT SLIDES BACK AND FORTH WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES APPROX

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 LEXUS GS 350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE SEAT WAS VERY UNCOMFORTABLE WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, WHICH CAUSED THE CONTACT TO HAVE BACK PAINS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE SEAT MAY NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE MA”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

STEERING(~50K mi)

$500

FUEL SYSTEM(~50K mi)

$500

TRANSMISSION(~50K mi)

$500

SEATS/RESTRAINTS(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 20 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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ENGINE: THREE TIMES IN THE LAST WEEK I HAVE EXPERIENCE A DANGEROUS HESITATION IN ACCELERATING AT A LOW SPEED AFTER APPLYING THE BRAKES. NO MATTER HOW HARD I PRESS DOWN ON THE ACCELERATOR, THE CAR DOES NOT RESPOND. *TR
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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STEERING: WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, I EXPERIENCED AN ENGINE STALL. THIS CAUSED DIFFICULTY IN STEERING AND BRAKING RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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FUEL SYSTEM: THERE'S A RECALL ON MY CAR FOR THE FUEL PUMP WHICH I WAS NOTIFIED LAST MONTH ABOUT THIS ISSUE. THEY ARE STILL WORKING ON A SOLUTION FOR THE ISSUE BUT THIS ISN'T HAPPENING AS QUICK AS IT SHOULD. I'M CONCERNED DRIVING KNOWING THAT MY CAR COULD POSSIBLY STALL AT ANY MOMENT AS I DRIVE ON ONE THE BUSIEST
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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TRANSMISSION: THREE TIMES IN THE LAST WEEK I HAVE EXPERIENCE A DANGEROUS HESITATION IN ACCELERATING AT A LOW SPEED AFTER APPLYING THE BRAKES. NO MATTER HOW HARD I PRESS DOWN ON THE ACCELERATOR, THE CAR DOES NOT RESPOND. *TR
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)