YearToAvoid

2014 Lexus LS460 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Caution The 2014 Lexus LS460 has a complaint index of 70, ranked 4th worst out of 11 model years, and carries a Caution verdict. Brakes account for half of its 8 NHTSA complaints, with a median failure mileage of 66,500 miles.

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

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index
70/100
#4 of 11 LS460 years
Verdict
Caution
vs. other years of this model
Complaints
8
unique NHTSA reports
Recalls
1
distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes
1
reported in complaints
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Top issue
Brakes
Best nearby year
2011
rated Good
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
18.5
16 city / 23.5 hwy
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Top 2014 Lexus LS460 problems

Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Brakes4 (50%)
  2. Electrical System2 (25%)
  3. Engine2 (25%)
  4. Collision Avoidance & Cameras1 (13%)
  5. Structure & Body1 (13%)

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

What owners report

  • Brakes emit a barking or growling noise from underneath the car when the pedal is pressed, at any speed.
  • Brake pedal pulsates with warning lights on, sometimes traced to a failed brake accumulator and actuator.
  • Brake system fails to stop the vehicle normally along with abnormal noise, with no cause found by the dealer.
  • A burnt odor and smoke were reported near the passenger door courtesy light, with the dealer unable to find a defect.
  • Rodents chewed the engine wiring harness and knock sensor, requiring wiring harness replacement.
  • The pre-collision system activated unexpectedly at low speed, applying maximum braking and tightening seat belts without an apparent hazard.
2014 Lexus LS460 complaints: complaints filed per month2Jun 2016Apr 2017Jun 2017May 2018Jun 2020Oct 2020
8 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2016 to Oct 2020; peak Jun 2020 (2).

2014 Lexus LS460 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 LS460 fuel economy and fuel cost

City
16 MPG
Highway
23.5 MPG
Combined
18.5 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$4,325
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 LS460 years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)025507510020072008200920102011201220132014201520162017
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2012No verdict203018.5
2013Caution609118.5
2014Caution708118.5
2015No verdict404118.5
2016No verdict01018.5

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2014 Lexus LS460 reliable?
NHTSA data gives the 2014 LS460 a complaint index of 70, the 4th worst of 11 model years for this model, with a Caution verdict. Brakes are the top reported problem area, making up 4 of its 8 complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the 2014 Lexus LS460?
Brakes are the top problem area, accounting for 50% of complaints, with a median failure mileage of 66,500 miles. Owners describe noise, pulsating pedals, and failure to stop normally.
Does the 2014 Lexus LS460 have any recalls?
NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2014 LS460, covering the fuel system and fuel pump replacement, reported in January 2020. It is not a do-not-drive recall.
How does the 2014 LS460 compare to other LS460 years?
The 2014 model's complaint index of 70 is worse than 2011 (30, Good) and 2013 (60, Caution) but better than 2007, 2008, and 2010, which are all rated Avoid with complaint indexes of 90, 100, and 80.

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.