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2014 Lexus RX Hybrid Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

No verdict

Complaint Index

17/100

#16 most-complained of 19 RX Hybrid years

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

The 2014 Lexus RX Hybrid has 2 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 17 out of 100 — #16 highest of 19 RX Hybrid model years. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 50% of the total).

Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
28.5
30 city / 27.5 hwy

Top 2014 Lexus RX Hybrid problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Electrical System1 (50%)
  2. Engine1 (50%)
  3. Other1 (50%)
2014 Lexus RX Hybrid complaints: complaints filed per month2Jun 2014May 2015
3 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2014 to May 2015; peak Jun 2014 (2).

2014 Lexus RX Hybrid recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2014 Lexus RX Hybrid fuel economy and fuel cost

City
30 MPG
Highway
27.5 MPG
Combined
28.5 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$2,800
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 RX Hybrid years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’05’06’07’08’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2012No verdict223028.5
2013Avoid8312028.5
2014No verdict172028.5
2015Good445028.5
2016Caution617230

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2014 Lexus RX Hybrid a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2014 Lexus RX Hybrid ranks #16 of 19 among RX Hybrid model years (Complaint Index 17/100). It has 2 complaints and 0 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Lexus RX Hybrid?
The most reported problem areas are electrical system (1 complaints) and engine (1 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 5,125 miles.
Does the 2014 Lexus RX Hybrid have any recalls?
No safety recall campaigns list the 2014 Lexus RX Hybrid in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.
What is the fuel economy of the 2014 Lexus RX Hybrid?
EPA rates the 2014 Lexus RX Hybrid at 28.5 MPG combined (30 city / 27.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,800. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

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.