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2014 Lexus RX350Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 15 owner complaints about the 2014 Lexus RX350, most often about the air bags. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

2014 Lexus RX350
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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls0None on recordOwner complaints157 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage4kAir bags, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 13, 2020. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2014 Lexus RX350 has problems

15 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
Air bags43
Power train32
Structure32
Suspension21
Service brakes22
Electrical system22
Visibility20
Seats10
Tires10

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

0 recalls

2014 Lexus RX350 recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Best & worst years

2014 vs. every other RX350 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 RX350 median. How we score

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2014 Lexus RX350 safety ratings

2014 Lexus RX350 SUV FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

★★★★★Overall rating
2014 Lexus RX350 frontal crash test, NHTSA
Frontal crash★★★★★
2014 Lexus RX350 side barrier test, NHTSA
Side barrier★★★★★
2014 Lexus RX350 side pole test, NHTSA
Side pole★★★★★
  • Rollover: 4 stars (17.9% risk)
  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: Optional
  • Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words

What RX350 owners report

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

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 LEXUS RX350. WHILE DRIVING AT A LOW SPEED, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE DRIVER SIDE OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED HEAD, NECK, BACK, AND SHOULDER INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE…
Complaint 10693820 · Mar 12, 2015 · 13,305 miles
TL* 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…
Complaint 10621989 · Aug 13, 2014 · 3,600 miles
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…
Complaint 10607987 · Jul 3, 2014 · 3,500 miles

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