2014 Lexus IS reliability
NHTSA's file on the 2014 Lexus IS holds 12 complaints after 13 years, a rate of 0 per year. IS years here cluster close together — the other years’ median is 0 complaints per year. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
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The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (3 of 12), then Engine (3) and Fuel and propulsion system (2). The most filings arrived in 2025 (5 of 12). Those filings include 1 that reports a crash.
The 2013 IS has 0 complaints, 0 per year, and the 2015 has 9 complaints, 0 per year. The 2014 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2013. The 2014 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2015.
The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2014 Lexus IS. How we count. Data as of .
Recalls (0)
No recalls on file with NHTSA for this model year.
Complaints by component (12 total)
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Complaints filed per year
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
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"I was in a collision accident where the front of my vehicle was impacted. The airbag did not deploy."
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"See attached document for complaint."
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"Opened hood latch and the mechanism seizes and won’t relatch or close completely causing hood open warning light and chime during driving. Not able to drive on highway for fear of high speed could cause safety risk if…"
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"I've owned my 2014 Lexus IS 250 for over 10 years. I've almost always kept my car covered in a garage at work and at home, and I've never had a problem with the dashboard until now. Just last month (October 2025), my…"
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"Fuel pump not reading correct amount of fuel in tank. In order to get correct fuel reading have to disconnect battery for 3 hours and reconnect battery in so I can get an accurate reading."
NHTSA crash ratings
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
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| 2014 Lexus IS F 4 DR RWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.
Fuel economy
| Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Combined | Annual fuel cost |
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| IS 250 | 2.5L, 6-cyl | Automatic (6-speed) | Rear-wheel drive | 21 | 30 | 24 MPG | $3300 |
| IS 250 all-wheel drive | 2.5L, 6-cyl | Automatic (6-speed) | All-wheel drive | 20 | 27 | 23 MPG | $3450 |
| IS 250 C | 2.5L, 6-cyl | Automatic (6-speed) | Rear-wheel drive | 21 | 30 | 24 MPG | $3300 |
| IS 350 | 3.5L, 6-cyl | Automatic (8-speed) | Rear-wheel drive | 19 | 28 | 22 MPG | $3650 |
| IS 350 all-wheel drive | 3.5L, 6-cyl | Automatic (6-speed) | All-wheel drive | 19 | 26 | 21 MPG | $3800 |
| IS 350 C | 3.5L, 6-cyl | Automatic (6-speed) | Rear-wheel drive | 19 | 27 | 22 MPG | $3650 |
| IS F | 5L, 8-cyl | Automatic (8-speed) | Rear-wheel drive | 16 | 23 | 18 MPG | $4450 |
Specs and fitment
Known issues for this generation
Recall 20V-012 covers certain 2018-2019 IS 300 and 2014-2015 and 2018-2019 IS 350 vehicles, plus certain 2017 IS 200t and 2014 IS F vehicles, among many other Toyota and Lexus models; the low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail and stall the engine while driving, and dealers replace the fuel pump. Recall 20V-682 is an expansion of 20V-012 and covers certain 2019 IS 300 and IS 350 vehicles (with 2017 IS 200t and many other Toyota and Lexus models) for the same failure mode; dealers replace the fuel pump assembly with an improved one. Recall 26V-222 covers certain 2022 IS vehicles along with 2015-2022 Lexus RC and 2016-2020 GS vehicles for low-pressure fuel pump failure; dealers replace the fuel pump assembly, and Toyota mailed interim owner letters before the final remedy was available.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 2014 Lexus IS reliable?
NHTSA's file on the 2014 Lexus IS holds 12 complaints after 13 years, a rate of 0 per year. IS years here cluster close together — the other years’ median is 0 complaints per year. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
What are common problems with a 2014 Lexus IS?
The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (3 of 12), then Engine (3) and Fuel and propulsion system (2). The most filings arrived in 2025 (5 of 12). Those filings include 1 that reports a crash.
Is the 2014 Lexus IS more reliable than the years next to it?
The 2013 IS has 0 complaints, 0 per year, and the 2015 has 9 complaints, 0 per year. The 2014 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2013. The 2014 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2015.
Has the 2014 Lexus IS been recalled?
NHTSA has no recalls on file for the 2014 Lexus IS.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2014 Lexus IS?
Owners have filed 12 complaints about the 2014 Lexus IS with NHTSA.
What mpg does a 2014 Lexus IS get?
EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2014 Lexus IS is 22 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.
What generation is the 2015 Lexus IS?
3rd generation (2014-present).
Did the 2021 Lexus IS start a new generation?
No. The 2021 IS is a major facelift of the third generation (XE30), not a new platform generation.