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2014 Lexus Gs 350 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 20 complaints on file for the 2014 Lexus Gs 350 — 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.

20

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

8

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

2

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2014 compare to other Gs 350 years?

Gs 350 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2014 highlighted67 complaints2006: 1 complaints2007: 67 complaints2008: 25 complaints2009: 11 complaints2010: 9 complaints2011: 4 complaints2013: 36 complaints2014: 20 complaints2015: 20 complaints2016: 4 complaints2017: 10 complaints2018: 1 complaints2019: 0 complaints
Gs 350 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2014 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2014 Lexus Gs 350 problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Electrical System315%
Steering315%
Engine315%
Fuel System315%
Brakes210%
Seats210%
Transmission210%
Visibility & Wipers15%
Speed Control15%

Does the 2014 Lexus Gs 350 have recalls?

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

20V012000Fuel SystemJanuary 13, 2020 · 1,830,752 units

Defect

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) recalled certain 2018-2019 4Runner, Highlander, Camry, Land Cruiser, Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma and Tundra, and Lexus RC 300, RC 350, GS 350, GX 460, IS 300, LC 500, LS 500, LX 570, RX 350L, and 2019 Toyota Avalon and Corolla, and certain Lexus NX 300, and ES 350 vehicles on January 13, 2020. On March 4, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include certain 2014-2015 Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser, 2018 Avalon, Corolla, 2014 FJ Cruiser, 2017 Sienna and Lexus 2018 ES 350, 2018-2019 GS 300, 2013-2014 GS350, 2014-2015 GX 460, IS 350 and LX 570, 2014 IS F, 2018-2019 IS 350, LC 500H and LS 500H, 2013-2015 LS 460, 2015 NX 200T and RC350, 2017 RC 200T and RX 350. Toyota also removed the 2018-2019 Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser and 2018-2019 Lexus GX 460 and LX 570 and 2019 NX300 from inclusion in this recall. On March 19, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include 2015 Lexus GS350 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

Consequence

If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began May 4, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 20TB02 and 20TA02 for Toyota vehicles and 20LB01 and 20LA01 for Lexus vehicles.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, I EXPERIENCED AN ENGINE STALL. THIS CAUSED DIFFICULTY IN STEERING AND BRAKING RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT.”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Steering · March 25, 2017 · crash

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2014 LEXUS GS 350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, LEFT APPROACHING AN ON RAMP, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHUDDER AND STALLED OUT WHILE THE ACCELERATED PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE HESITATED TO ACCELERATE CAUSING ANOTHER VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO THE CONTACTS…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · August 21, 2020 · crash

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 LEXUS GS 350. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST TRACTION AND CRASHED INTO A DITCH AFTER THE TRACTION WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER AND STATED THAT THE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · January 6, 2015 · crash

“WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, I EXPERIENCED AN ENGINE STALL. THIS CAUSED DIFFICULTY IN STEERING AND BRAKING RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT.”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · March 25, 2017 · crash

“ON A HILL IN A RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY, CAR IN DRIVE WITH FOOT ON THE BRAKE , LET PASSENGER OUT STARTED TO PARK THEN CAR STARTED GOING BACKWARD DOWN HILL AND THERE WERE NO BRAKES TO STOP ,THEREFORE HAD TO HIT SOMETHING TO STOP CAR FROM GOING DOWN HILL AND GAINING SPEED WHERE I COULD OF BEEN KILLED.…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · March 13, 2017 · crash

2014 Lexus Gs 350 — common questions

Is the 2014 Lexus Gs 350 reliable?

The record is thin — 20 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 Gs 350 problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are steering (3 complaints), electrical system (3 complaints), engine (3 complaints).

Does the 2014 Lexus Gs 350 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2014 Lexus Gs 350. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Lexus Gs 350 years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Gs 350 years to avoid are 2007, 2013. The cleanest record among Gs 350 years belongs to 2019.

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.