2014 Lexus GS 350Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 16 owner complaints about the 2014 Lexus GS 350, most often about the steering. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 20V-012 the manufacturer reports only 84% of affected cars repaired.

2014 Lexus GS 350

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 25, 2023. Updated daily. Photo: Ethan Llamas, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2014 Lexus GS 350 has problems

16 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Steering31
Engine31
Power train21
Seats20
Service brakes22
Electrical system20
Fuel/propulsion system20
Fuel system, gasoline11
Traction control system11
2 other systems22

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2014 Lexus GS 350 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

84%repaired · 2022 Q1

Delivery: fuel pump

Recall 20V-012 · Jan 13, 2020 · 1,830,752 vehicles · 1,540,470 repaired

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Lexus.

Best & worst years

2014 vs. every other GS 350 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the GS 350 median. How we score

'06'07'08'09'10'11'13'14'15'16'17'18'19
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What GS 350 owners report

Recent steering complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

Intermittent issue with steering getting stuck at highway speeds. Jolts back into place after a few seconds. No warning lights on display. Mechanic unable to replicate it since it happens intermittently.
Complaint 11509115 · Feb 25, 2023
I PURCHASED A USED 2014 LEXUS GS350 F-SPORT IN LATE 2019. NOT LONG AFTER PURCHASE I ALWAYS NOTICED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL WAS NEVER STRAIGHT, SEEMED A LITTLE TO THE RIGHT AND WHEN DRIVING ON FREEWAY THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD FEEL AS IF IT STICKS A LITTLE TO THAT POSITION AND WHEN TRYING TO ALIGN…
Complaint 11386316 · Jan 3, 2021
WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, I EXPERIENCED AN ENGINE STALL. THIS CAUSED DIFFICULTY IN STEERING AND BRAKING RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT.
Complaint 10968914 · Mar 28, 2017 · 47,000 miles

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