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2014 Lexus RX Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Best

Complaint Index

20/100

#13 most-complained of 16 RX years

The 2014 Lexus RX ranks 13th out of 16 model years, with a complaint index of just 20 and a Best verdict. It has 11 complaints, no recalls, and Brakes is the top problem area at 27% of complaints.

Complaints
11
Recalls
0
Crashes / fires
3 / 0
Injuries / deaths
3 / 1
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
28.5
30 city / 27.5 hwy

Top 2014 Lexus RX problems

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

  1. Brakes3 (27%)
  2. Airbags2 (18%)
  3. Fuel System2 (18%)
  4. Other2 (18%)
  5. Lane Departure1 (9%)
  6. Structure & Body1 (9%)
  7. Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (9%)
  8. Transmission & Powertrain1 (9%)

What owners report

  • Owners report brakes making a loud roaring sound immediately upon pressing the pedal, without any dashboard warning light.
  • Some owners describe a faulty brake actuator causing abnormal squeaking during braking or acceleration, diagnosed by the dealer at a median mileage of 141,090.
  • Side curtain airbags failed to deploy in a low-speed side-impact crash, resulting in injuries to the driver and passenger.
  • One owner reported airbags did not deploy in a crash that totaled the vehicle, confirmed by police, a tow company, and an insurance company.
  • A fuel pump malfunction caused the vehicle to stall in the middle of an intersection, requiring a tow to the dealer.
  • The transmission reportedly lost power on the highway with the engine revving but no forward movement, later linked to an internal bearing failure.
2014 Lexus RX complaints: complaints filed per month4Jul 2021Feb 2022Jan 2023Aug 2023Feb 2024Dec 2024Mar 2025Jun 2026
13 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2021 to Jun 2026; peak Jul 2021 (4).

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

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
2012Best012028.5
2013Good2719028.5
2014Best2011028.5
2015Best720028.5
2016Best1328030

All Lexus RX years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2014 Lexus RX reliable?
Yes, relative to other RX model years. It has a complaint index of 20, ranks 13th worst out of 16 years tracked, and carries a Best verdict with no recalls.
What is the top problem area for the 2014 Lexus RX?
Brakes are the top problem area, accounting for 27% of the 11 complaints logged with NHTSA, with a median failure mileage of 141,090.
Does the 2014 Lexus RX have any recalls?
NHTSA lists zero recalls for the 2014 Lexus RX, including zero do-not-drive recalls.
How does the 2014 Lexus RX compare to other RX years?
The 2014 model year has a complaint index of 20, far below years like 2024 (100) and 2023 (93), which carry Avoid verdicts.
What fuel economy does the 2014 Lexus RX get?
The 2014 Lexus RX gets an EPA-rated 28.5 mpg combined (30 city / 27.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,800.

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.