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2014 Lexus GS 350 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Avoid The 2014 Lexus GS 350 has a Complaint Index of 75, ranking 4th worst out of 13 model years, with 16 complaints, 1 recall, and 5 crashes reported. Engine problems are the top complaint area, affecting a quarter of reported issues.

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index
75/100
#4 of 13 GS 350 years
Verdict
Avoid
vs. other years of this model
Complaints
16
unique NHTSA reports
Recalls
1
distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes
5
reported in complaints
Fires
0
Injuries
2
Top issue
Engine
Best nearby year
2015
lowest-risk (no Good/Best year)
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
22
19 city / 27.5 hwy
Injuries / deaths
2 / 0

Top 2014 Lexus GS 350 problems

Share of this year’s NHTSA 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%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

What owners report

  • Traction control activates unexpectedly at low speed, leading to loss of control on wet roads.
  • Vehicle reportedly accelerates on its own from highway speed toward nearly 100 mph without driver input.
  • Brakes fail to hold on hills, allowing the car to roll backward even with the brake pedal depressed.
  • Engine stalls at highway speed, causing loss of steering and braking assist.
  • Engine restarts on its own after being shut off and the key removed.
  • Front door lock actuators fail around 60,000 miles on both front doors within days of each other.
2014 Lexus GS 350 complaints: complaints filed per month2May 2014Jun 2016Oct 2016Oct 2018Feb 2019Jul 2020Oct 2020Feb 2023
16 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2014 to Feb 2023; peak Mar 2017 (2).

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)0255075100’06’07’08’09’10’11’13’14’15’16’17’18’19
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2011No verdict334320.5
2013Avoid9226322
2014Avoid7516122
2015Caution6715122
2016No verdict253022

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2014 Lexus GS 350 reliable?
NHTSA data shows a Complaint Index of 75 for the 2014 GS 350, the 4th worst of 13 model years covered, so it ranks below most other GS 350 years for reported problems.
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Lexus GS 350?
Engine complaints lead at 25% of reports, followed by brakes, fuel system, and steering issues each at 19%. Median mileage at failure for engine problems was 23,600 miles.
Does the 2014 Lexus GS 350 have any recalls?
NHTSA lists one recall for the 2014 GS 350, covering a fuel pump replacement issued in 2020. It is not a do-not-drive recall.
What year Lexus GS 350 should I avoid?
The 2007 model year has the highest Complaint Index at 100, followed by 2013 at 92 and 2008 at 83. The 2014 model, at 75, is also rated Avoid relative to other GS 350 years.
How is fuel economy on 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.