I was in a collision accident where the front of my vehicle was impacted. The airbag did not deploy.
The worst 2014 Lexus IS problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Electrical3
- Engine3
- Fuel system2
- Airbags1
- Body1
Problems by type
Tap a problem to see which part fails, at what mileage and in which other years.
- Electrical3
- Engine3
- Fuel system2
- Airbags1
- Body1
- Locks1
- Visibility1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 2014 Lexus IS 20
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Some 2005 – 2026 Lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a...
- Some 2016 – 2020 model year GS F, 2008 – 2014 model year IS F, 2022 – 2025 model year IS 500, 2018 – 2025...
- The air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the location of air...
- Some 2010 – 2026 model year Lexus vehicles may exhibit paint stains after the removal of Rapgard™. The...
- Some 2005 – 2024 Lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a...
- Some 2005 – 2024 Lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a...
- Vehicles may occasionally be subjected to contamination by airborne iron particles shed from railroad...
- Lexus vehicles are currently protected with RapgardTM protective film designed to protect the horizontal...
- Acid rain results from rainwater or other airborne moisture that become acidic due to industrial chemical...
- The condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the atmosphere, which mix...
2014 Lexus IS fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L 6‑cyl | RWD | 21 | 30 | 24 |
| 2.5L 6‑cyl | AWD | 20 | 27 | 23 |
| 3.5L 6‑cyl | RWD | 19 | 27 | 22 |
| 3.5L 6‑cyl | AWD | 19 | 26 | 21 |
What 2014 Lexus IS owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
See attached document for complaint.
Opened hood latch and the mechanism seizes and won’t relatch or close completely causing hood open warning light and chime during driving. Not able to drive on highway for fear of high speed could cause safety risk if hood unlatches. Had to return to dealer to repair at cost
I've owned my 2014 Lexus IS 250 for over 10 years. I've almost always kept my car covered in a garage at work and at home, and I've never had a problem with the dashboard until now. Just last month (October 2025), my dashboard started melting and getting extremely shiny and sticky during the day - so much so that I can't see out my front windshield because of the glare from the shiny dashboard, making it very dangerous to drive. After my car is out of the sun for a while (like my garage), the dashboard eventually cools down and is no longer shiny or sticky. It has a cloudy, smudged look. However, once I start driving again during the day, the sticky, melting, and shiny dashboard returns. I've tried calling Lexus Corporate to assist with this serious safety issue, but they refuse to help, claiming my car wasn't part of the sticky, melting dashboard campaign. I am extremely disappointed with Lexus Corporate, as my family and I have been very loyal Toyota / Lexus customers for over 35 years. I've taken my car to my local Lexus dealer for inspection, who has confirmed the issue and provided me a quote to replace the dashboard for over $2,400. I hope Lexus Corporate would reconsider and do the right thing by replacing my faulty, dangerous dashboard.
Fuel pump not reading correct amount of fuel in tank. In order to get correct fuel reading have to disconnect battery for 3 hours and reconnect battery in so I can get an accurate reading.
Vehicles manufactured by Lexus/Toyota from 2014 onward have been reported to experience rainwater intrusion into the trunk area, attributed to a faulty tail light nut composed of plastic with a rubber gasket. Lexus/Toyota is fully aware of this issue, which can lead to water damaging electrical components or result in trunk flooding if the problem goes unnoticed.” Causing expensive damage to audio system.as it did with mine.
Several time since owning my 2014 LexusIS350 with 141,000 miles on it, it have given inaccurate fuel reading. By almost 100 miles short. Had to disconnect the battery for the ECU to clear so a more accurate reading on fuel can be displayed.
Timing chain cover leak in a 2014 Lexus IS350 is a relatively common issue for vehicles 3.5 liter engine 2GR-FSE. The leak typically occurs due to a failing gasket or sealant on the timing chain cover. Here's what you need to know: Symptoms of a Timing Chain Cover Leak 1. Oil Leaks: Visible oil on the engine or under the car in which can cause a fire in engine compartment 2. Burning Oil Smell: Oil dripping onto hot components may cause a noticeable odor. 3. Low Oil Levels: Frequent topping up of engine oil.
I took my car to my mechanic for an oil change, and they noticed an oil leak at the timing chain cover, which could pose a safety risk, including a potential engine fire. They informed me this is a known issue on Toyota and Lexus vehicles with the 3.5-liter V6 engine. To confirm, I brought the car to a Lexus dealership, and they verified the same problem.
2014 lexus is 250, 102,301 miles the audio and entertainment system in the dash board. All radio speckers and sound effects feed back tones. This has happened while "stationary, in motion, city street, and highway. The audio radio, sat, cd or bluetooth and navigation on-screen feedback tones disappear. Options to adjust bass, treble or ect is greyed out and lost. The point pad also looses sound feeback.. Checked all fuses and they are good.
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Questions about the 2014 Lexus IS
Is the 2014 Lexus IS reliable?
Owners have filed 12 complaints about the 2014 Lexus IS, close to a typical IS model year.
What is the 2014 Lexus IS year score?
The 2014 Lexus IS scores 72 out of 100 (average). The score compares it with the other model years of the Lexus IS: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2014 Lexus IS?
Electrical system, with 3 complaints. Next is engine (3).
How many recalls does the 2014 Lexus IS have?
No recalls on record.
What gas mileage does the 2014 Lexus IS get?
Official estimates for the 2014 Lexus IS range from 21 to 24 mpg combined. The most efficient version (2.5L 6-cyl, RWD) gets 21 city and 30 highway.
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