2014 Lexus IS 250 Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 9%of 35 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 42,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the engine of the 2014 Lexus IS 250, 9% of the 35 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 42,000 miles. 1 a fire, 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.
“Without warning, the vehicle stopped accelerating as I was driving so I pulled off the road onto the shoulder. Once the car stopped, smoke began to come through the vents so I exited the vehicle. Several minutes later I could see flames coming from under the hood. Before the fire department could make it to the scene, the entire front end of the car burned completely. The fire department said they were going to classify it as a mechanical failure .”
NHTSA complaint #10640227, filed 2014-09, 42,000 miles“The contact owns a 2014 Lexus is250. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and was diagnosed that the fuel pump failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and was not taken to a dealer for a diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 69,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11328450, filed 2020-06, 69,000 miles“The contact owns a 2014 Lexus IS 250. The contact purchased the pre-owned vehicle on august 21, 2015. The contact noticed a mildew odor in the vehicle. The dealer switched out the filter six times to remedy the odor. The contact was informed that when the warranty expired, the filters would no longer be changed. The manufacturer was notified. The corporate center stated that the issue had to be taken care of by a Lexus dealer. The contact's warranty had since expired and Lexus would not repair the vehicle for free. …”
NHTSA complaint #10918806, filed 2016-10, 31,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10164328Jul 1, 2019TSB: REVISION NOTICE July 01, 2019 Rev1: G1668 Applicability has been updated to include 2019 ? 2020 model year Lexus vehicles. G2158 The Techstream Preparation and Process…
- 10087785Jul 11, 2016Tsb: some 2014 2015 model year highlander vehicles may exhibit a mil on condition with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p2610 (ecm/pcm engine off timer performance) present. The…
- 10086311Jul 11, 2016Tsb: some 2014 2015 model year is 250 vehicles may exhibit a mil on condition with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p2610 present, indicating an ecm/pcm engine off timer…
- 10076248Jan 7, 2016Whine noise at 30-50 mph some awd 2013-2015 gs 350 2014-2015 is 350 and 215 model year rc 350 vehicles may exhibit a whine type noise from the transfer case area from 30-50mph…
Engine: other model years
Other parts of the 2014 Lexus IS 250
9 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 Lexus IS 250
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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