2014 Lexus IS 350
Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report
Quick Summary
The 2014 Lexus IS 350 has 15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.2x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is brakes problems (20% of all complaints), specifically: when i try to stop my vehicle, the floor may gets stuck on top of the brake making it difficult to reach the brake. i have pictures of the issue if needed. *tr.
15
Total Complaints
0
Recalls Issued
—/5
Safety Stars
0.2x
vs Segment Avg
Known Problems
BRAKES
3 complaints- • WHEN I TRY TO STOP MY VEHICLE, THE FLOOR MAY GETS STUCK ON TOP OF THE BRAKE MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO REACH THE BRAKE. I HAVE PICTURES OF THE ISSUE IF NEEDED. *TR
- • 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 VEHICL
- • 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
“WHEN I TRY TO STOP MY VEHICLE, THE FLOOR MAY GETS STUCK ON TOP OF THE BRAKE MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO REACH THE BRAKE. I HAVE PICTURES OF THE ISSUE IF NEEDED. *TR”
— NHTSA complaint filing
FUEL SYSTEM
3 complaints- • 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 I
- • 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.
- • [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 INFORMATI
“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 I”
— NHTSA complaint filing
OTHER
2 complaints- • I BOUGHT A BRAND NEW 2014 IS 350 F SPORT ON AUGUST 29, 2014. ON OR ABOUT SEPTEMBER 17, 2014 AS I WAS DRIVING HOME, SOMETHING HIT MY WINDSHIELD AND WITHIN 24 HOURS THE CRACK HAD SPREAD DEMANDING REPLACEMENT. I PAID $1800. TO REPLACE WITH LEXUS CERTIFIED WINDSHIELD AROUND THE 1ST OF OCTOBER. ON OCTOBE
- • 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
“I BOUGHT A BRAND NEW 2014 IS 350 F SPORT ON AUGUST 29, 2014. ON OR ABOUT SEPTEMBER 17, 2014 AS I WAS DRIVING HOME, SOMETHING HIT MY WINDSHIELD AND WITHIN 24 HOURS THE CRACK HAD SPREAD DEMANDING REPLACEMENT. I PAID $1800. TO REPLACE WITH LEXUS CERTIFIED WINDSHIELD AROUND THE 1ST OF OCTOBER. ON OCTOBE”
— NHTSA complaint filing
STEERING
2 complaints- • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 LEXUS IS 350. WHILE MAKING LEFT OR RIGHT TURNS, THE POWER STEERING SEIZED FOR A SECOND WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS INTERMITTENT OVER THE PAST TWO YEARS. THE LOCAL DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REP
- • 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 th
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 LEXUS IS 350. WHILE MAKING LEFT OR RIGHT TURNS, THE POWER STEERING SEIZED FOR A SECOND WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS INTERMITTENT OVER THE PAST TWO YEARS. THE LOCAL DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REP”
— NHTSA complaint filing
VISIBILITY
2 complaints- • 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 INTER
- • 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 PRO
“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 INTER”
— NHTSA complaint filing
Estimated Repair Costs
Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.
🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist
Based on 15 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:
- ☐BRAKES: WHEN I TRY TO STOP MY VEHICLE, THE FLOOR MAY GETS STUCK ON TOP OF THE BRAKE MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO REACH THE BRAKE. I HAVE PICTURES OF THE ISSUE IF NEEDED. *TR
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐FUEL SYSTEM: 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 I
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐OTHER: I BOUGHT A BRAND NEW 2014 IS 350 F SPORT ON AUGUST 29, 2014. ON OR ABOUT SEPTEMBER 17, 2014 AS I WAS DRIVING HOME, SOMETHING HIT MY WINDSHIELD AND WITHIN 24 HOURS THE CRACK HAD SPREAD DEMANDING REPLACEMENT. I PAID $1800. TO REPLACE WITH LEXUS CERTIFIED WINDSHIELD AROUND THE 1ST OF OCTOBER. ON OCTOBE
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐STEERING: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 LEXUS IS 350. WHILE MAKING LEFT OR RIGHT TURNS, THE POWER STEERING SEIZED FOR A SECOND WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS INTERMITTENT OVER THE PAST TWO YEARS. THE LOCAL DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REP
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)
Lexus IS 350 — Year Comparison
How does 2014 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.
Full years-to-avoid analysis →NHTSA Safety Rating
No NHTSA safety rating available
At a Glance
- Complaints
- 15
- Recalls
- 0
- Fire reports
- 0
- Crash reports
- 1
- Injury reports
- 0
- Segment avg
- 80
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