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2014 Lexus IS 350 problems and owner complaints

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

14 owner complaints analyzed

1 distinct recall campaigns

34,000 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 2014 model year. Data snapshot: . 7 complaints include usable failure mileage.

Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Fuel/Propulsion System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 3 of 14 complaints (21.4%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
TopicMatching reportsShare of complaints
Braking behavior428.6%
Fuel system concerns321.4%
Steering behavior214.3%

Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.

Component breakdown

Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.

Fuel/Propulsion System
3
Service Brakes
2
Steering
2
Unknown Or Other
2
Visibility/Wiper
2
Electrical System
1
Seats
1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
1
Component breakdown data
CategoryCount
Fuel/Propulsion System3
Service Brakes2
Steering2
Unknown Or Other2
Visibility/Wiper2
Electrical System1
Seats1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1

Fuel/Propulsion System: 3; Service Brakes: 2; Steering: 2; Unknown Or Other: 2; Visibility/Wiper: 2; Electrical System: 1; Seats: 1; Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 1

Reported problems by failure mileage

Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.

Under 25,000
2
25,000 to 49,999
4
50,000 to 74,999
1
75,000 to 99,999
0
100,000 to 149,999
0
150,000 and above
0
Reported problems by failure mileage data
CategoryCount
Under 25,0002
25,000 to 49,9994
50,000 to 74,9991
75,000 to 99,9990
100,000 to 149,9990
150,000 and above0

Under 25,000: 2; 25,000 to 49,999: 4; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0

25,000 to 49,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (4). 7 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.

Complaints over time

Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.

2014
2
2016
1
2017
3
2018
2
2019
1
2020
2
2021
1
2022
2
Complaints over time data
CategoryCount
20142
20161
20173
20182
20191
20202
20211
20222

2014: 2; 2016: 1; 2017: 3; 2018: 2; 2019: 1; 2020: 2; 2021: 1; 2022: 2

Pattern summary

Fuel/Propulsion System leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 4 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 3 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.

Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.

Complaint evidence

Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.

Owner report 10596213 · 2014-06-04 (June 4, 2014)

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

Owner-reported narrative. 1,400 miles reported. Look up ODI 10596213 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11054377 · 2017-12-12 (December 12, 2017)

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 VEHICLES I'VE HAD OR HAVE INCLUDING TWO LARGE SUV'S. BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED AND PRESSED WITH FULL AND COMPLETE FORCE TO THE POINT THAT IT NO LONGER WENT ANY FURTHER. CONTINUED IN MOTION, NO SLIDING, MINIMAL ABS KICKED IN. AND ACCIDENT DID OCCUR AS VEHI…

Owner-reported narrative. 32,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11054377 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11343125 · 2020-08-04 (August 4, 2020)

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 SPEC LEXUS. I HAVE CONTACTED LEXUS CORPORATE TO REQUEST THEY FED EX THE PART TO LEXUS GERMANY WHERE I LIVE TO BE REPLACED. THEY ARE SLOW ROLLING THIS AND IT HAS ALREADY BEEN A MONTH. IT SHOULD NOT TAKE THIS LONG. THIS IS A SERIOUS RECALL. IT'S NOT A…

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11343125 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11382891 · 2020-12-10 (December 10, 2020)

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 [phone removed] SINCE OCT 2020 AND THEY STATE THEY DO NOT HAVE THE PARTS AVAILABLE. I AM CONCERNED THE CAR STOPS WORKING WHILE DRIVING.

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11382891 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11030794 · 2017-10-02 (October 2, 2017)

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 REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 34,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.

Owner-reported narrative. 34,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11030794 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11479408 · 2022-08-15 (August 15, 2022)

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 the steering.. Usually when driving a car It'll somewhat straighten itself smoothly.. I have taken it to repair shops to have alignment/ brakes/rotors done and nothing has helped this what so ever. I've seen many forums about this same issue.. why has…

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11479408 at NHTSA ↗