2014 Lexus GX Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
AvoidComplaint Index
80/100
#4 most-complained of 16 GX years
The 2014 Lexus GX has a Complaint Index of 80, ranking it 4th worst out of 16 model years, with a verdict of Avoid relative to other GX years. NHTSA lists 15 complaints, no recalls, and 3 crashes, led by electrical system issues.
- Complaints
- 15
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes / fires
- 3 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- —
Top 2014 Lexus GX problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System5 (33%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires3 (20%)
- Engine2 (13%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras2 (13%)
- Fuel System2 (13%)
- Airbags1 (7%)
- Brakes1 (7%)
- Lane Departure1 (7%)
- Other1 (7%)
- Structure & Body1 (7%)
What owners report
- Owners report the vehicle leaning noticeably to the right/passenger side, with the front sitting about 1 inch lower on that side.
- Several owners say the vehicle pulls hard to the right when braking, raising concern about stability during hard stops or accidents.
- One owner reported brake failure while parking that caused a crash into a garage, with reported mileage of 26,000 at time of the incident.
- Owners describe the infotainment screen continuously restarting or getting stuck in a reboot loop, disabling climate control, radio, and Bluetooth functions.
- One owner reported a transfer case seal leak that developed slowly and wasn't noticed until after the warranty period ended.
- Owners describe fuel pump failures tied to a recall, including a stall while driving that required towing and months-long waits for replacement parts.
2014 Lexus GX recalls
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
2014 compared with other GX years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2014 Lexus GX reliable?
- Compared to other GX model years, the 2014 ranks 4th worst out of 16 years tracked, with a Complaint Index of 80 and a verdict of Avoid. NHTSA logged 15 complaints and 3 crashes for this year, with no official recalls filed.
- What is the biggest problem with the 2014 Lexus GX?
- Electrical System issues make up the largest share of complaints at 33 percent, mainly involving the infotainment screen. Suspension problems, particularly a right-side lean, account for another 20 percent of complaints.
- Does the 2014 Lexus GX have any recalls?
- NHTSA data shows 0 recalls filed specifically against the 2014 model year. However, one sample complaint references a fuel pump recall (20V-012) that affected related GX model years.
- At what mileage do problems typically show up on the 2014 GX?
- The median mileage at failure across all complaints for this year is 17,895 miles. Suspension-related complaints show a higher median mileage of 23,000 miles, while fuel system complaints show a median of 12,790 miles.
- How does the 2014 GX compare to the 2024 and 2025 GX?
- The 2024 GX has the highest Complaint Index at 100 with 4 recalls, and the 2025 GX follows at 93 with 2 recalls, both rated Avoid. The 2014 GX's index of 80 places it close behind these newer, more complaint-heavy years.