2014 Lexus ES350 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 18%of 28 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 23,750miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the brakes of the 2014 Lexus ES350, 18% of the 28 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 23,750 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The brake is very spongy. The pedal gets very low to the floor.its hard to stop these car. Brake fluid, brake pads and rotors check out fine at the dealership. There are complaints about defects with the master cylinder. My car has 44000 miles and the problem is chronic. You need a large stopping range when using this car. Lexus claims I need to get use to it”
NHTSA complaint #11151596, filed 2018-11, 44,000 miles“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 of control of the car and injuries to both fenders. The car's black box was not activated during the last episode. The car accelerated right after it had begun moving forward. During the other episodes, the acceleration occurred right after being started. …”
NHTSA complaint #11404485, filed 2021-03, 45,000 miles“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 warning lights, air bags are off I don’t know why bought car 4 months ago Dealership said they maintenance the vehicle that was a lie i had it maintenance not to long ago car needed it car went out in matter of hrs not days it was hrs it never alerted me something was wrong…”
NHTSA complaint #11440179, filed 2021-11“The contact owns a 2014 Lexus ES350. While making a u turn at approximately 5 MPH, the rpms increased, the steering wheel seized, and the brake pedal failed to slow the vehicle down without warning. The contact crashed the vehicle into a fence and a tree. A police report was filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 3,500. Updated 03/30/15 updated 9/22/2017”
NHTSA complaint #10683863, filed 2015-02, 3,500 milesBrakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 20% |
| 2018 | 1 | 20% |
| 2017 | 3 | 14% |
| 2016 | 3 | 14% |
| 2015 | 4 | 25% |
| 2014 | 5 | 18% |
| 2013 | 3 | 13% |
| 2012 | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 | 5 | 4% |
| 2009 | 5 | 3% |
| 2008 | 5 | 2% |
| 2007 | 14 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2014 Lexus ES350
8 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsForward collision avoidance
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 Lexus ES350
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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