2014 Lexus ES Problems, Recalls & Reliability

30 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2014 Lexus ES, alongside 0 recall campaigns and 0 defect investigations. It scores 5/100 on the trouble index — one of this model's quieter years.

One of the quieter years. Relative to its siblings, the 2014 Lexus ES has drawn well-below-average complaint volume with at least four years on the road.

30Complaints
5/100Trouble index
0Recalls

Better year

Where 2014 sits among all ES years

Darker = quieter yearsBrighter amber = more trouble

What owners report

Brakes & stability 5 complaints (17%)
Fuel system 3 complaints (10%)
Electrical 3 complaints (10%)
Engine 3 complaints (10%)
Airbags 3 complaints (10%)
Other 3 complaints (10%)

Recalls

No recall campaigns on file for the 2014 Lexus ES.

Technical service bulletins

222 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on electrical and transmission & drivetrain — are on file for the 2014 Lexus ES. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.

See the 2014 ES TSB list →

Complaint history for this model year

When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.

2014peak 7 in 20212026

Questions buyers ask

Is the 2014 Lexus ES reliable?

The 2014 Lexus ES drew 30 complaints in federal safety records — one of this model's quieter years. Its trouble index is 5/100, scored against the model's worst year (2007).

What are the most common 2014 Lexus ES problems?

The top reported problems for the 2014 Lexus ES are brakes & stability (5 complaints), fuel system (3), and electrical (3).

Does the 2014 Lexus ES have recalls?

No recall campaigns are on file for the 2014 Lexus ES. Recalls can be issued at any time, so check the VIN before buying.

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Data updated 2026-08-20 from NHTSA's public records

Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.