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2014 Lexus ES350 recalls and problems

1 recall and 28 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2014 Lexus ES350.

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recalls
28
owner complaints
4
complaints mentioning a crash
0
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 ES350 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.

What owners report

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

Dec 14, 2021 · Electrical system

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

Dec 14, 2021 · Air bags

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.

Nov 12, 2021 · Service brakes

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…

Mar 23, 2021 · Service brakes · 45,000 miles · crash reported

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…

Sep 5, 2020 · Unknown or other · 38,336 miles

FORWARD COLLISION WARNING SYSTEM HAS FAILED AND IS INOPERABLE. THERE IS A RECALL OUT THERE, HOWEVER MY VIN# ISN'T ON THE LIST. LEXUS WILL NOT FIX IT.

ES350 model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2011 315370
2012 38932
2013 12350
2014 12840
2015 11610
2016 12110
2017 12280

Across all years, the 2007 ES350 has the most complaints (539). All Lexus ES350 years →

Questions

Does the 2014 Lexus ES350 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2014 Lexus ES350, 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 ES350?
Owners have filed 28 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (8 complaints), followed by service brakes (5).
How many 2014 Lexus ES350 complaints mention a crash or fire?
4 of 28 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 December 14, 2021.