2014 Lexus ES350 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 11%of 28 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 1,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the fuel system of the 2014 Lexus ES350, 11% of the 28 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 1,000 miles. 1 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.
“I purchased my 2015 Lexus ES350 on tuesday, november 25th, 2014. On november 27th, I was turning right into a parking space and the vehicle accelerated aggressively on its own causing the car to run over the concrete parking spot stopper and propel 200-300 feet until I hit a palm tree, stopping the car from entering a nearby lake. This caused significant damage to the car. My wife and I were in complete shock as I was unable to stop / control the car - I attempted to pump the brakes multiple times (leaving tire tracks) but the car continued accelerating until we hit the tree. …”
NHTSA complaint #10661446, filed 2014-12, 175 miles“While accelerating from a standing stop or accelerating while changing lanes, the vehicle would hesitate before the engine engaged. What was more frightening was when the vehicle was operating on the road and there was a need to change lanes, you pressed on the gas then the vehicle would type to enter text hesitate from 1 to 3 seconds. You literally found yourself in no mans land, as the vehicle failed to respond and you found yourself caught straddling two lanes and the vehicle virtuallystopped accelerating. …”
NHTSA complaint #10823146, filed 2016-01, 1,000 miles“The contact owns a 2014 Lexus ES350. The contact stated while driving at approximately 15 MPH, the vehicle stalled with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the accelerator pedal was depressed to the floor for the vehicle to respond. The vehicle was driven to the residence. The vehicle is included in NHTSA campaign number: 20v012000(fuel system, gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and offered a rental vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #11319034, filed 2020-03, 47,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10132808May 12, 2014TSB: Some vehicles in particular geographic areas may exhibit a condition where the HVAC Evaporator Drain Hose has become obstructed with an insect nest. An insect repellent…
Fuel system: other model years
Other parts of the 2014 Lexus ES350
8 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsAir bags
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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