2014 Lexus GX: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
15 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
17,895 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2014 model year. Data snapshot: . 6 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 5 of 15 complaints (33.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 3 | 20.0% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 6.7% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 6.7% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 6.7% |
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.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 5 |
| Suspension | 3 |
| Engine | 2 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 |
| Air Bags | 1 |
| Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking | 1 |
| Back Over Prevention: Warnings | 1 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 1 |
Electrical System: 5; Suspension: 3; Engine: 2; Fuel/Propulsion System: 2; Air Bags: 1; Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking: 1; Back Over Prevention: Warnings: 1; Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 4 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 2 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 4; 25,000 to 49,999: 2; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (4). 9 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.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 2 |
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2020 | 4 |
| 2024 | 5 |
| 2025 | 1 |
2014: 2; 2016: 2; 2017: 1; 2020: 4; 2024: 5; 2025: 1
Pattern summary
Electrical System leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 3 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 1 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 1 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.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10633801 · 2014-09-16 (September 16, 2014)
THE VEHICLE IS LEANING TO THE RIGHT SIDE ALL THE TIME, I TAKE IT TO FIX TO TIME ALREADY, AND THE FIRST TIME THE SAID THE CHANGE SOME SPRING, SO NOW THEY SAID ITS NOTHING TO FIX, I CALL LEXUS AND SPOKE WITH SOME MANAGER . AND ALSO SHE DOESN'T HAVE ANY SOLUTION , SO NOW THEY SAID THE GOING TO SENT SOMEONE TO CHECK THE VEHICLE SO IT'S LIKE THEY DON'T TRUST OF THE DEALER MECHANICS, OR I DON'T KNOW BECAUSE THE MANAGER ALSO TALK WITH THE SERVICES GUY ON THE DEALER WHERE I TAKE MY CAR IN CONFERENCE CALL, SO NOW I WAITING TO SEE WHAT IT'S COMING OUT NO…
Owner-reported narrative. 11,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10633801 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10652949 · 2014-11-06 (November 6, 2014)
PARKING ON MY GARAGE
Owner-reported narrative. 1,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10652949 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10924038 · 2016-11-03 (November 3, 2016)
MY ENTIRE VEHICLE LEAN EXCESSIVELY TO THE RIGHT SIDE, I TOOK IT INTO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID THAT'S NORMAL AND WITHIN THE VEHICLE SPEC. SECOND ISSUED WHEN VEHICLE IS IN MOTION AND THE BRAKE APPLIED THE DRIVER SEAT MOVE ABOUT 1/4 INCH THEY SAID THAT'S ALSO NORMAL. NEVER HEARD OF THAT'S NORMAL FOR THE SEAT TO MOVE FORWARD AND THAT'S IS SAFETY.
Owner-reported narrative. 30,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10924038 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10930214 · 2016-12-06 (December 6, 2016)
I HAVE A 2014 LEXUS GX 460 WHICH HAS AN OBVIOUS LEAN TO THE RIGHT/PASSENGER SIDE. THE PASSENGER SIDE SITS APPROXIMATELY 1" LOWER IN THE FRONT. WHEN I BRAKE THE VEHICLE PULLS HARD TO THE RIGHT EVERY TIME. THIS IS A SAFETY CONCERN FOR ME DUE NOT KNOWING IF THE VEHICLE WILL OVERTURN IF INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT/HARD BRAKING. IT IS ALSO A CONCERN THAT PARTS WILL EVENTUALLY WEAR QUICKER ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE DUE TO THE SUBSTANTIAL LEAN CAUSING SAFETY CONCERNS DOWN THE ROAD. I HAVE TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO A CERTIFIED LEXUS DEALER WHO ADVIS…
Owner-reported narrative. 23,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10930214 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10967135 · 2017-03-20 (March 20, 2017)
MY WIFE DROVE INTO MY GARAGE AND APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE BRAKES FAILED AND THE DMAGE TO THE CAR WAS $10,200 AND THE GARAGE WALL WAS ALSO DAMAGED. THE CAR WAS IN THE AUTO BODY SHOP FOR 3 WEEKS. NOW THE CAR IS DEVALUED TO THE CARFAX ACCIDENT HISTORY.
Owner-reported narrative. 26,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10967135 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11306212 · 2020-01-31 (January 31, 2020)
TRANSFER CASE SEAL IS LEAKING. THE LEAK HAPPENS SLOWLY SO IT IS HARD TO NOTICE RIGHT AWAY. IN MY CASE, IT HAPPENS SO SLOWLY THAT I DID NOT NOTICE THE ISSUE UNTIL MY VEHICLE IS JUST OUT OF WARRANTY.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11306212 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11322015 · 2020-04-23 (April 23, 2020)
THERE IS AN ONGOING RECALL FOR DENSO FUEL PUMPS, RECAL; NO. 20V-012. THERE HAS BEEN NOTIFICATION BUT NO REPLACEMENT PARTS AVAILABLE. I MUST MAKE A 1200 MILE TRIP IN MY GX460 WITH CONSIDERABLE CARGO MAINLY USING INTERSTATE 95 THROUGH MAJOR EAST COAST CITIES. I BELIEVE THERE HAS NOT BEEN TIMELY REMEDIATION OF THIS PROBLEM. THIS IS AN ACKNOWLEDGED SAFETY HAZARD.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11322015 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11350089 · 2020-08-18 (August 18, 2020)
URGENT SAFETY RECALL - LOW PRESSURE FUEL PUMP, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE FROM OPERATING. VEHICLE STALL & UNABLE TO RESTART. HAD TO TOW TO LEXUS DEALERSHIP IN INDIANA. THIS OCCURRED MAY 1ST 2020. RECALL #NHTSA 20V-012 / LEXUS DEALER STILL HAS NOT CORRECTED PROBLEM (5-MONTHS) WAITING ON PARTS
Owner-reported narrative. 12,790 miles reported. Look up ODI 11350089 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
0 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
No recall campaigns are recorded in this snapshot.