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2014 Lexus GS 350 Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Avoid

Complaint Index

88/100

#2 most-complained of 9 GS 350 years

The 2014 Lexus GS 350 has a complaint index of 88, ranking 2nd worst out of 9 model years, with 16 NHTSA complaints, 5 crashes, 2 injuries, and 1 recall. Engine problems make up 25% of complaints, making it a year to avoid relative to other GS 350 years.

Complaints
16
Recalls
1
Crashes / fires
5 / 0
Injuries / deaths
2 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
22
19 city / 27.5 hwy

Top 2014 Lexus GS 350 problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Engine4 (25%)
  2. Brakes3 (19%)
  3. Fuel System3 (19%)
  4. Steering3 (19%)
  5. Electrical System2 (13%)
  6. Structure & Body2 (13%)
  7. Transmission & Powertrain2 (13%)
  8. Visibility & Wipers1 (6%)

What owners report

  • Owners report the vehicle unexpectedly accelerating on its own, in one case surging from 60 mph toward nearly 100 mph without driver input.
  • Traction and brake warning indicators illuminate, followed by loss of traction or brake failure, sometimes leading to a crash.
  • The vehicle rolled backward downhill after the brake failed to hold it while parked on an incline.
  • Engine stalling occurs at highway speed, causing loss of steering and braking assist and resulting in an accident.
  • The fuel system causes shuddering and stalling during acceleration, in one case leading to a collision.
  • Front door lock actuators fail on both sides within days of each other around 60,000 miles.
2014 Lexus GS 350 complaints: complaints filed per month5May 2014Jun 2016Oct 2016Oct 2018Feb 2019Jul 2020Oct 2020Feb 2023
20 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2014 to Feb 2023; peak Mar 2017 (5).

2014 Lexus GS 350 recalls

1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 20V012000Jan 13, 2020Fuel System1,830,752 vehicles

    Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump

    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.

    Risk: 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.

2014 Lexus GS 350 fuel economy and fuel cost

City
19 MPG
Highway
27.5 MPG
Combined
22 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$3,625
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Premium
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2014 compared with other GS 350 years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100201020112013201420152016201720182019
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2011No verdict384320.5
2013Avoid10026322
2014Avoid8816122
2015Avoid7515122
2016No verdict253022

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2014 Lexus GS 350 reliable?
Compared to other GS 350 model years, the 2014 ranks 2nd worst out of 9 years tracked, with a complaint index of 88 and 16 NHTSA complaints, so it is considered a year to avoid relative to the rest of the lineup.
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Lexus GS 350?
Engine issues make up 25% of complaints with a median failure mileage of 23,600 miles, followed by brakes, fuel system, and steering, each at 19% of complaints.
Does the 2014 Lexus GS 350 have any recalls?
NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2014 GS 350, covering the fuel system, where Toyota will replace the fuel pump free of charge.
How does the 2014 GS 350 compare to other years?
The 2014 model's complaint index of 88 is close to the worst year, 2013, at 100, but much higher than years like 2016 at 25 or 2018 at 13.
What is the fuel economy of the 2014 Lexus GS 350?
EPA rates the 2014 GS 350 at 22 mpg combined (19 city / 27.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,625.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.