2014 Lexus RX Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Good The 2014 Lexus RX has a complaint index of 30, ranking 15th out of 21 model years, and earns a Good verdict with no recalls filed. Brakes are the top problem area, with 3 complaints (27% share) and a median mileage at failure of 141,090.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 30/100
- #15 of 21 RX years
- Verdict
- Good
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 11
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 0
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 3
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 3
- Top issue
- Brakes
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 28.5
- 30 city / 27.5 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 3 / 1
Top 2014 Lexus RX problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Brakes3 (27%)
- Airbags2 (18%)
- Fuel System2 (18%)
- Other2 (18%)
- Lane Departure1 (9%)
- Structure & Body1 (9%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (9%)
- Transmission & Powertrain1 (9%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Airbags failed to deploy during side-impact and other crashes, in one case causing head, neck, shoulder, and torso injuries.
- Brakes produce a loud roaring noise immediately when pressed, with no dashboard warning light and no prior squeaking phase.
- A faulty brake actuator caused abnormal squeaking during braking or acceleration, diagnosed by the dealer at 141,090 miles.
- The vehicle stalled in an intersection due to a fuel pump malfunction, requiring a tow, though it was not covered under any fuel pump recall.
- The transmission lost power on the highway with the engine revving and no forward movement, traced to an internal bearing failure requiring a new transmission.
- The front passenger door actuator failed, preventing remote or button locking/unlocking, described as the fifth such actuator failure on the vehicle.
2014 Lexus RX recalls
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
2014 Lexus RX 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 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2014 Lexus RX reliable?
- NHTSA data gives the 2014 RX a Good verdict with a complaint index of 30, ranking 15th out of 21 model years. It has no recalls on file.
- What is the biggest problem with the 2014 Lexus RX?
- Brakes are the top complaint area, accounting for 3 of 11 complaints (27%), with a median mileage at failure of 141,090.
- Does the 2014 Lexus RX have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists zero recalls for the 2014 Lexus RX.
- How does the 2014 RX compare to other RX model years?
- With a complaint index of 30, the 2014 RX is rated Good, better than Avoid years like 2010 (index 75) and 2021 (index 100), but not as clean as the Best-rated 2012 (index 0).
- What fuel economy does the 2014 Lexus RX get?
- EPA rates the 2014 RX at 28.5 mpg combined (30 city / 27.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,800.