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2014 Lexus Es Hybrid problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 15 complaints on file for the 2014 Lexus Es Hybrid — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

15

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

1

Investigations

8

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

1

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2014 compare to other Es Hybrid years?

Es Hybrid NHTSA complaints by model year, 2014 highlighted15 complaints2013: 12 complaints2014: 15 complaints2015: 10 complaints2016: 12 complaints2017: 1 complaints2018: 5 complaints2019: 1 complaints2020: 1 complaints2021: 4 complaints2022: 6 complaints2023: 0 complaints2024: 0 complaints2025: 0 complaints
Es Hybrid NHTSA complaints by model year, 2014 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2014 Lexus Es Hybrid problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Electrical System427%
Other213%
Speed Control213%
Brakes213%
Body & Structure17%
Visibility & Wipers17%
Driver Assistance17%
Engine17%
Fuel System17%

Does the 2014 Lexus Es Hybrid have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

15V728000Driver AssistanceNovember 3, 2015 · 30,812 units

Defect

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Avalon and Avalon Hybrid vehicles manufactured October 19, 2012 to October 27, 2015 and 2013-2015 Lexus ES350 and ES300h vehicles manufactured June 18, 2012 to July 6, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with a Pre-Collision System (PCS) as optional equipment. In these vehicles, the PCS may unexpectedly activate and apply the brakes when the radar detects a steel joint or plate in the roadway as an object.

Consequence

A vehicle that unexpectedly brakes increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace certain PCS components, free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's numbers for this campaign are F1V and F2E.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“CPSC: THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE SMART RIDE DEVICE CAUSED THE LIGHTS ON HIS DASHBOARD TO MALFUNCTION (ABS LIGHT, BRAKE LIGHT, ETC.). WHICH CAUSED HIM TO HAVE AN ACCIDENT IN HIS CAR. *DT *JS”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · May 1, 2019 · crash

“WHEN I WAS PULLING OUT OF A PARKING SPOT IN REVERSE THE BRAKE WAS FIGHTING ME SO IT KEPT GOING INTO A CONCRETE PILLAR THEN WHEN I SHIFTED IT INTO DRIVE IT DID IT AGAIN AND NOW MATTER HOW HARD I PRESSED THE BRAKE IT COULDN'T OF STOPPED TILL IT RAN INTO A FENCE NOT FAR IN FRONT OF THE CAR WHEN IT HIT…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · October 29, 2018 · crash

“WHEN I WAS PULLING OUT OF A PARKING SPOT IN REVERSE THE BRAKE WAS FIGHTING ME SO IT KEPT GOING INTO A CONCRETE PILLAR THEN WHEN I SHIFTED IT INTO DRIVE IT DID IT AGAIN AND NOW MATTER HOW HARD I PRESSED THE BRAKE IT COULDN'T OF STOPPED TILL IT RAN INTO A FENCE NOT FAR IN FRONT OF THE CAR WHEN IT HIT…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Speed Control · October 29, 2018 · crash

“WHILE DRIVING THROUGH DOWNTOWN ATLANTA (MODERATE SPEED), ON A SATURDAY (NO CONSTRUCTION), AND NOWHERE NEAR ANY OVERPASS (FALLING OBJECTS), OUR UNOPENED SUNROOF EXPLODED. WE HEARD A LOUD "BANG", AND THOUGHT WE HAD SUFFERED A TIRE BLOWOUT, FOLLOWED BY ANOTHER LOUD NOISE A FEW SECONDS LATER AND COULD…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · March 3, 2018

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 LEXUS ES300H. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V728000 (FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE) HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Driver Assistance · December 8, 2015

2014 Lexus Es Hybrid — common questions

Is the 2014 Lexus Es Hybrid reliable?

The record is thin — 15 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

What are the most common 2014 Es Hybrid problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are electrical system (4 complaints), brakes (2 complaints), speed control (2 complaints).

Does the 2014 Lexus Es Hybrid have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2014 Lexus Es Hybrid. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 2014 Lexus Es Hybrid under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened one investigation into this model year; all are now closed.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.