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Lexus RX350Model year report

2014 Lexus RX350 Problems

Complaints
15filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
5,500miles, 13 complaints with mileage
Recalls
0campaigns on record
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
4–5 / 5stars overall, 2 rated versions
EPA fuel economy
21 mpgcombined, 3.5L 6-cyl FWD · 18 city / 25 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2014 Lexus RX350 (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 15 consumer complaints for the 2014 Lexus RX350. The part named most often is air bags, with 4 complaints (27% of the total), followed by body and structure (3) and transmission and drivetrain (3). 13 of the complaints include a mileage, and 77% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 5,500 miles. Of all complaints, 5 involved a crash, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 225 technical service bulletins for this model year. Air bags complaints overlap with 5 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Body and structure complaints overlap with 3 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Air bags: “Tl * the contact owns a 2014 Lexus RX350. While driving 5 MPH, the vehicle failed to stop when the brake pedal was depressed. The contact crashed into a light pole, which then fell onto the windshield and the hood of the vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The vehicle was destroyed, but the contact was uninjured. A police report was filed. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 3,500. Updated 08/19/14 the light pole bounced off the vehicle, and fell in the street. Updated 08/21/14”

NHTSA complaint #10607987, filed 2014-07, 3,500 miles

Body and structure: “Crack in windshield starting on passenger side just above the blackish part at the lower part of the windshield , extending up for about 3 inches then making about a 95 degree turn heading toward the drivers side. When first noticed, this section was only about 3 inches long also, but 2 days later, it extended about 2 feet. No apparent or remembering any object striking the windshield. No chip seen. Just noticed when got in car to start it the morning stated. The 2 foot extension occured while driving 2 days later”

NHTSA complaint #11155600, filed 2018-12, 56,103 miles

Transmission and drivetrain: “Car had 70,000 miles and the transmission went out. Car was having issues with cranking, getting error codes for technology, and car sounding loudly and skippong along with not changing out properly. Dealer never found a problem, beyond technology, until the transmission went out. Dealer agreed to pay for new transmission 1 year warranty but not labor. Car would hesitate to start and could have broken down on highway had I not densnd an inspection again, one week after the dealer claim my car was fix and it was only the battery.”

NHTSA complaint #11298660, filed 2020-01, 70,000 miles

Brakes: “The contact owns a 2014 Lexus RX350. While attempting to park the vehicle, the brake pedal failed to respond when it was depressed. The failure caused the contact to crash the vehicle into a tree. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed and there were no injuries reported. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The speed was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 3,600.”

NHTSA complaint #10621989, filed 2014-08, 3,600 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

77% of the 13 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 3,000 and 15,000 miles.

62%0–1015%10–250%25–5023%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (13 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 5,500 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: falling. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

2014720152016201820192020
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2014 Lexus RX350. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
RX350 · SUV AWD★★★★★4 / 4554 · 16.4% risk
RX350 · SUV FWD★★★★☆4 / 4554 · 17.9% risk

Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2014 model year: forward collision warning optional, lane departure warning not available, automatic emergency braking not available.

Neighbouring years: 2013: same overall rating; 2015: same overall rating. A redesign between years can change both the car and the test.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2014 Lexus RX350 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
RX 350 FWD3.5L 6-cyl6-speed automatic182521$3,200
RX 350 AWD3.5L 6-cyl8-speed automatic182621$3,200
RX 350 AWD3.5L 6-cyl6-speed automatic182420$3,350

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2014 Lexus RX350 in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 225 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 225 bulletins →

Other model years of the Lexus RX350

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2022101,3560423—Not enough data
202076,97514–523—Not enough data
2019313,00034–52360 · TypicalFalling
20181812,00024–523—Falling
2017469,20034–52378 · MoreFalling
20165817,866342386 · MoreFalling
20154224,65014–52141 · TypicalFalling
2014155,50004–521—Falling
20135945,50014–52135 · FewerFalling
20123326,500142149 · TypicalFalling
20113043,500142138 · TypicalFalling
20109428,0001—2195 · MoreFalling
20099754,7440—2051 · TypicalFalling
200812669,0000—2042 · TypicalStable
200716775,0001—20Not compared (before 2008)Falling

All Lexus RX350 model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2014 Lexus RX350 have?

NHTSA recorded 15 consumer complaints for the 2014 Lexus RX350 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2014 Lexus RX350 is reported most often?

Air bags is named most often, in 4 complaints (27% of the total), followed by body and structure with 3.

Has the 2014 Lexus RX350 been recalled?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

How did the 2014 Lexus RX350 do in NHTSA crash tests?

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2014 Lexus RX350 4–5 out of 5 stars overall, across 2 rated versions (body style and drive). Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.

What gas mileage does the 2014 Lexus RX350 get?

The EPA rates the 2014 Lexus RX350 (RX 350, 3.5L 6-cyl) at 21 mpg combined, 18 city and 25 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,200 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2014 Lexus RX350 reported?

Among the 13 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 5,500 miles and the middle half falls between 3,000 and 15,000 miles; 77% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.