Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2014 Lexus IS 350
NHTSA data on file today
The 2014 Lexus IS 350 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 14 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #20V012000 Fuel Pump May Fail NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 3 complaints
- Service Brakes 2 complaints
- Steering 2 complaints
- Unknown or Other 2 complaints
- Visibility/Wiper 2 complaints
- Electrical System 1 complaint
Of the 14 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,500–$9,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2014 Lexus IS 350 has limited complaint data, with only one recall and 14 owner complaints, suggesting average reliability. The most significant issue pertains to the fuel system, linked to both a recall and several complaints. Other complaints cover a range of minor issues. Overall, this sparse data supports an average rating, but potential buyers should remain vigilant for emerging issues.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel system | 60,000–90,000 miles | $300–$1,200 | common |
| Service brakes | 30,000–80,000 miles | $150–$500 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake fluid replacement
- Tire rotations and balancing
- Coolant system flush
- Transmission fluid change
- Spark plug replacement
- Air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Fuel smell or leaks
- Brake system warning lights
- Reduced braking effectiveness
- Unusual handling or steering
- Wiper performance issues
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2014 Lexus IS 350 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.