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2014 Lexus RX350 Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Good

Complaint Index

28/100

#14 most-complained of 19 RX350 years

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

The 2014 Lexus RX350 has 15 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 28 out of 100 — #14 highest of 19 RX350 model years (verdict: Good). The most reported problem area is airbags (4 complaints, 27% of the total). Complaints report 5 crashes and 2 injuries.

Complaints
15
Recalls
0
Crashes / fires
5 / 0
Injuries / deaths
2 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
21
18 city / 25 hwy

Top 2014 Lexus RX350 problems

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

  1. Airbags4 (27%)
  2. Structure & Body4 (27%)
  3. Suspension, Wheels & Tires3 (20%)
  4. Transmission & Powertrain3 (20%)
  5. Brakes2 (13%)
  6. Electrical System2 (13%)
  7. Other2 (13%)
  8. Visibility & Wipers2 (13%)
2014 Lexus RX350 complaints: complaints filed per month4Jan 2014Jul 2014Oct 2014Mar 2015Jul 2018Aug 2019
22 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2014 to Jan 2020; peak Mar 2015 (4).

2014 Lexus RX350 recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2014 Lexus RX350 fuel economy and fuel cost

City
18 MPG
Highway
25 MPG
Combined
21 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$3,100
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Regular
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 RX350 years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’05’06’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2012Caution7233120.5
2013Avoid7859121
2014Good2815021
2015Caution5042121
2016Caution6758322.5

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2014 Lexus RX350 a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2014 Lexus RX350 ranks #14 of 19 among RX350 model years (Complaint Index 28/100, verdict: Good). It has 15 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 RX350?
The most reported problem areas are airbags (4 complaints), structure & body (4 complaints), and suspension, wheels & tires (3 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 5,500 miles.
Does the 2014 Lexus RX350 have any recalls?
No safety recall campaigns list the 2014 Lexus RX350 in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.
What is the fuel economy of the 2014 Lexus RX350?
EPA rates the 2014 Lexus RX350 at 21 MPG combined (18 city / 25 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,100. 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.