Does the 2014 Lexus ES Hybrid have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2014 Lexus ES Hybrid, the most recent reported on November 3, 2015 (Forward collision avoidance: crash imminent braking). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2014 Lexus ES Hybrid?

Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (3 complaints), followed by unknown or other (2).

How many 2014 Lexus ES Hybrid complaints mention a crash or fire?

3 of 10 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 1 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2014 Lexus ES Hybrid recalls and problems

1 recall and 10 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2014 Lexus ES Hybrid.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2014 Lexus ES Hybrid recalls

Forward collision avoidance: crash imminent braking

NHTSA campaign 15V728000 · reported November 3, 2015 · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing · 30,812 vehicles potentially affected

The 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 apply the brakes when the radar detects a steel joint or plate in the roadway as an object.
The risk: A vehicle that unexpectedly brakes increases the risk of a crash.
The 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.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Electrical system3
Unknown or other2
Vehicle speed control2
Electronic stability control (ESC)1
Engine1
Forward collision avoidance1
Fuel/propulsion system1
Service brakes1
Service brakes, hydraulic1
Structure1

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Jan 22, 2020 · Visibility/wiper · 117,000 miles
DRIVING ON HIGHWAY, 60MPH. FRIDAY JAN 17TH, 2020. 5PM. COLD OUT. HEAR LOUD SOUND LIKE GUN SHOT. STARTLED ME. THOUGHT TIRE BLEW SO PULLED TO SHOULDER ON HIGHWAY. TIRES WERE FINE AND WAS LIKE WHAT THE HECK. GOT BACK IN CAR STARTED TO GET BACK ON HIGHWAY AND HEARD NOISE ABOVE MY HEAD. LOOKED UP SLIDING DOOR TO SUNROOF…

Jul 9, 2019 · Service brakes · crash reported
THE CAR HAD A MIND OF IT'S OWN WHEN I WAS BACKING OUT A PARKING SPOT IT WOULDN'T ALLOW ME TO PRESS DOWN THE BRAKE(LIKE THE ABS WAS FIGHTING ME) TO STOP BEFORE IT SHORTLY CRASHED INTO A CONCRETE PILLAR AND THEN WHEN I PUT IT IN DRIVE IT TOOK OFF ON ME AND CRASHED/STOPPED INTO A FENCE AGAIN WOULDN'T PRESS DOWN THE BRAKE…

Jun 4, 2019 · Electrical system · crash reported
CPSC: THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE SMART RIDE DEVICE CAUSED THE LIGHTS ON HIS DASHBOARD TO MALFUNCTION (ABS LIGHT, BRAKE LIGHT, ETC.). WHICH CAUSED HIM TO HAVE AN ACCIDENT IN HIS CAR.

Feb 12, 2019 · Structure · 52,200 miles
MY CAR HAS SPOILER BUILD ON ITS TRUNK LID WHICH CAUSED THE TRUNK LID TO COME DOWN DURING MINOR WIND CAUSING SERIOUS BODY INJURY RESULTING IN MULTIPLE STICHES. FROM THE EXAMINATION OF THE VEHICLE, IT WAS FOUND THAT LEXUS DID NOT LEAVE AIR VENT BETWEEN THE SPOILER AND SURFACE IF THE TRUNK LID CREATING AN AIR POCKET…

Nov 1, 2018 · Service brakes, hydraulic · 40,600 miles · crash reported
WHEN I WAS PULLING OUT OF A PARKING SPOT IN REVERSE THE BRAKE WAS FIGHTING ME SO IT KEPT GOING INTO A CONCRETE PILLAR THEN WHEN I SHIFTED IT INTO DRIVE IT DID IT AGAIN AND NOW MATTER HOW HARD I PRESSED THE BRAKE IT COULDN'T OF STOPPED TILL IT RAN INTO A FENCE NOT FAR IN FRONT OF THE CAR WHEN IT HIT THE CONCRETE…

ES Hybrid model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes
2013	1	8	4
2014	1	10	3
2015	1	6	1
2016	0	7	2
2017	0	1	0

All Lexus ES Hybrid years →

Questions

Does the 2014 Lexus ES Hybrid have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2014 Lexus ES Hybrid, the most recent reported on November 3, 2015 (Forward collision avoidance: crash imminent braking). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Lexus ES Hybrid?: Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (3 complaints), followed by unknown or other (2).
How many 2014 Lexus ES Hybrid complaints mention a crash or fire?: 3 of 10 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 1 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received January 22, 2020.