2014 Lexus IS 250 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
AvoidComplaint Index
83/100
#2 most-complained of 7 IS 250 years
The 2014 Lexus IS 250 has a complaint index of 83, ranking 2nd worst of 7 model years, with an Avoid verdict. NHTSA logs 35 complaints, 6 crashes, 1 fire, and 0 recalls, led by Electrical System issues (26% of complaints).
- Complaints
- 35
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes / fires
- 6 / 1
- Injuries / deaths
- 2 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 24
- 21 city / 30 hwy
Top 2014 Lexus IS 250 problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System9 (26%)
- Airbags8 (23%)
- Other6 (17%)
- Engine5 (14%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires5 (14%)
- Structure & Body4 (11%)
- Steering3 (9%)
- Brakes2 (6%)
- Fuel System2 (6%)
- Visibility & Wipers1 (3%)
What owners report
- Owners report the navigation/entertainment system freezing or shutting off while driving.
- Drivers describe the driver-side door lock beeping and failing to open with the handle or remote.
- Some owners report the engine stalling or losing acceleration without warning, in one case followed by smoke and an under-hood fire.
- Airbags reportedly failed to deploy in multiple frontal and side-impact crashes, including one where the driver suffered a fractured rib, hip, ankle, and head injuries.
- Owners describe the EPS steering warning light coming on with the steering wheel locking up and unable to move until the car is restarted.
- One owner reported a fuel leak at two fuel injectors, calling it a potential fire hazard.
2014 Lexus IS 250 recalls
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
2014 Lexus IS 250 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 21 MPG
- Highway
- 30 MPG
- Combined
- 24 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,300
- 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 IS 250 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2014 Lexus IS 250 reliable?
- Compared to other IS 250 years, the 2014 ranks 2nd worst of 7 model years with a complaint index of 83 and an Avoid verdict, based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls.
- What are the most common problems with the 2014 Lexus IS 250?
- NHTSA data shows Electrical System complaints lead at 26% of the total, followed by Airbags at 23% and Engine and Suspension issues each at 14%.
- Does the 2014 Lexus IS 250 have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 0 recalls for the 2014 Lexus IS 250, though it still logs 35 owner complaints.
- What year Lexus IS 250 should I avoid?
- Among the years with data, 2010 has the highest complaint index at 100, followed by 2014 at 83, while 2013 scores lowest at 17 and is rated Best.
- How many complaints involve airbags in the 2014 Lexus IS 250?
- NHTSA lists 8 airbag-related complaints for the 2014 IS 250, including 3 crashes, with a median failure mileage of 31,500 miles.