YearToAvoid

2014 Lexus GX Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Avoid

Complaint 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.

  1. Electrical System5 (33%)
  2. Suspension, Wheels & Tires3 (20%)
  3. Engine2 (13%)
  4. Collision Avoidance & Cameras2 (13%)
  5. Fuel System2 (13%)
  6. Airbags1 (7%)
  7. Brakes1 (7%)
  8. Lane Departure1 (7%)
  9. Other1 (7%)
  10. 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 complaints: complaints filed per month4Sep 2014Nov 2016Mar 2017Apr 2020Oct 2020Sep 2024Nov 2025
20 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2014 to Nov 2025; peak Nov 2024 (4).

2014 Lexus GX recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2014 compared with other GX years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2012No verdict730—
2013Good47100—
2014Avoid80150—
2015No verdict2730—
2016No verdict6030—

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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.

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.