2014 Lexus ES350 recalls & problems

1 recall 16 complaints

1recalls
16owner complaints
4crashes reported
0fires reported
1 / 0injuries / deaths

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2014 Lexus ES350 and 16 owner complaints. The part owners complain about most is air bags (3 reports), followed by engine (3). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers – enter your VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your car still has an open recall.

2014 Lexus ES350 recalls

Forward Collision Avoidance · NHTSA 15V728000 · Nov 3, 2015

Problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Avalon and Avalon Hybrid vehicles manufactured October 19, 2012 to October 27, 2015 and 2013-2015 Lexus ES350 and ES300h vehicles manufactured June 18, 2012 to July 6, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with a Pre-Collision System (PCS) as optional equipment. In these vehicles, the PCS may unexpectedly activate and…

Risk: A vehicle that unexpectedly brakes increases the risk of a crash.

Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace certain PCS components, free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's numbers for this campaign are F1V and F2E.

30,812 units potentially affected · Full recall details →

2014 Lexus ES350 problems by component

ComponentComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuries
Air Bags 3
001
Engine 3
200
Fuel/Propulsion System 3
100
Service Brakes 3
200
Electrical System 2
100
Forward Collision Avoidance 2
000
Structure 2
100
Unknown or Other 2
100
Seat Belts 1
000
Seats 1
000
Steering 1
100
Suspension 1
000
Vehicle Speed Control 1
100
Visibility 1
100

Latest owner complaints

Air Bags · Dec 14, 2021 · MO

GM is unable to provide an ETA on a replacement airbag that is under an open safety recall. It has been months since I started contacting my nearest GMC dealer and GM customer support. It is unacceptable they can immediately repair let alone being un able to even provide a time frame for the replacement airbags.

Electrical System · Dec 14, 2021 · CA

Car was vandalized on 12/7/21 and alarms did not go off. Car alarm doesn’t work, hasn’t worked.

Unknown or Other · Nov 12, 2021 · CA

Brakes, tires, transmission went out, suspension craked licking oil Car steering wheel vibration, car pulling, brakes didn’t respond, i pulled to side before hitting a car Yes 2 different shops currently at express transmission Currently under inspection because of transmission going out while driving on freeway No warning lights, air bags are off I don’t know why bought…

Suspension · Nov 12, 2021 · CA

Brakes, tires, transmission went out, suspension craked licking oil Car steering wheel vibration, car pulling, brakes didn’t respond, i pulled to side before hitting a car Yes 2 different shops currently at express transmission Currently under inspection because of transmission going out while driving on freeway No warning lights, air bags are off I don’t know why bought…

Service Brakes · Nov 12, 2021 · CA

Brakes, tires, transmission went out, suspension craked licking oil Car steering wheel vibration, car pulling, brakes didn’t respond, i pulled to side before hitting a car Yes 2 different shops currently at express transmission Currently under inspection because of transmission going out while driving on freeway No warning lights, air bags are off I don’t know why bought…

Service Brakes · Mar 23, 2021 · 45,000 miles · TX · crash

Sudden unintended acceleration with braking problems. Three episodes. The first episode was a complaint to the dealer with documentation in the car's service record. The second of which was worked-up for one week by the dealer with no answers. The third episode occurred going down a parking ramp and resulted in loss of control of the car and injuries to both fenders. The car's…

Unknown or Other · Mar 23, 2021 · 45,000 miles · TX · crash

Sudden unintended acceleration with braking problems. Three episodes. The first episode was a complaint to the dealer with documentation in the car's service record. The second of which was worked-up for one week by the dealer with no answers. The third episode occurred going down a parking ramp and resulted in loss of control of the car and injuries to both fenders. The car's…

Air Bags · Apr 14, 2020 · 101,000 miles · FL · 1 injured

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 lexus es350. The contact stated while driving 61 MPH, he hit a deer. The airbags did not deploy as his face hit the steering wheel. The contact stated he saw smoke from the engine compart however, no fire was seen. The contact stated he sustained head injuries however, he did not seek medical attention. The vehicle was towed to a collision center by…

Fuel/Propulsion System · Mar 23, 2020 · 47,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 lexus es350. The contact stated while driving at approximately 15 MPH, the vehicle stalled with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the accelerator pedal was depressed to the floor for the vehicle to respond. The vehicle was driven to the residence. The vehicle is included in NHTSA campaign number: 20V012000(fuel…

Engine · Mar 23, 2020 · 47,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 lexus es350. The contact stated while driving at approximately 15 MPH, the vehicle stalled with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the accelerator pedal was depressed to the floor for the vehicle to respond. The vehicle was driven to the residence. The vehicle is included in NHTSA campaign number: 20V012000(fuel…

Air Bags · Sep 11, 2018 · CA

Takata recall received a notice fromtk holdings inc about one to two years ago regarding replacement of air bag. Called my lexus dealer about a year ago and they told me they would notice when it was my turn. They did not give me a time frame on when they would repair it. I am driving a dangerous car. How long do I have to wait?? Case no 17-11375

Seat Belts · Apr 9, 2018 · 21,000 miles · VA

Rear middle seat belt almost strangled 7year old. The seat belt was looped around child when they were playing while parked in driveway. When ready to get out of car, the child unbuckled and the loop wrap around child tightened. The seat belt was not loosening to allow child to fit through loop, pulling on belt made the belt even tighter and did not unlock. Child was having…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2014 Lexus ES350 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall covering the 2014 Lexus ES350, the most recent one (15V728000) for forward collision avoidance. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

What are the most common problems with the 2014 Lexus ES350?

Based on 16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most reported areas are air bags (3), engine (3), fuel/propulsion system (3).

Have there been crashes or injuries linked to the 2014 Lexus ES350?

Owners reported 4 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injury and 0 deaths in complaints to NHTSA. These are unverified owner reports, not findings of fault.