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2014 Lexus IS 350: Problems, Recalls and MPG

What this means

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2014 Lexus IS 350, most recently filed January 2020. Owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. In NHTSA crash tests it earned 5 stars overall.

Data summary generated from official records. Methodology Data: NHTSA, DOT, EPA · Refreshed Oct 6, 2026
Caution Fewer than 50 complaints filed. With this few reports, patterns may not be meaningful.
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Recalls (1)

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2014 Lexus IS 350. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗

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Recall 20V012000 Filed Jan 13, 2020

Fuel Pump May Fail

Fuel system, gasoline · delivery · fuel pump
Official NHTSA text
Summary
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) recalled certain 2018-2019 4Runner, Highlander, Camry, Land Cruiser, Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma and Tundra, and Lexus RC 300, RC 350, GS 350, GX 460, IS 300, LC 500, LS 500, LX 570, RX 350L, and 2019 Toyota Avalon and Corolla, and certain Lexus NX 300, and ES 350 vehicles on January 13, 2020. On March 4, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include certain 2014-2015 Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser, 2018 Avalon, Corolla, 2014 FJ Cruiser, 2017 Sienna and Lexus 2018 ES 350, 2018-2019 GS 300, 2013-2014 GS350, 2014-2015 GX 460, IS 350 and LX 570, 2014 IS F, 2018-2019 IS 350, LC 500H and LS 500H, 2013-2015 LS 460, 2015 NX 200T and RC350, 2017 RC 200T and RX 350. Toyota also removed the 2018-2019 Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser and 2018-2019 Lexus GX 460 and LX 570 and 2019 NX300 from inclusion in this recall. On March 19, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include 2015 Lexus GS350 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Consequence
If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began May 4, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 20TB02 and 20TA02 for Toyota vehicles and 20LB01 and 20LA01 for Lexus vehicles.
91.8% repairedof 1,830,752 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Owner complaints (14)

14 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The fuel/propulsion system is mentioned most often.

1involved a crash
0involved a fire
0injuries reported
0deaths reported

As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.

Most-reported components

Complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2014 Lexus IS 350, by component (top 8). One complaint can list several components, so these add up to more than 14.Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 · Report a data error

How 2014 compares with other IS 350 years

Best and worst IS 350 years →
3 8 5 2 14 4 2 1 1 1
2009201020112012201420152016201720192020
This year (2014)Other yearsStill collecting reports

Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Crash tests: 5 stars overall

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crashDriver 4★ · Passenger 4★★★★★☆
Side crashDriver 5★ · Passenger 5★★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
RolloverRollover risk 9.7%★★★★★
Front seat of a modern car with the seat belt buckled across the passenger seat
Compare fairly. Compare stars only between vehicles of similar size and weight. Ratings apply to the tested configuration.

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), 2014 Lexus IS 350 4 dr awd, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Fuel economy: up to 22 mpg combined

22
mpg combined
19
city
28
highway
EPA annual fuel cost
$3,750
CO₂ tailpipe
396 g/mi
EPA class
Compact Cars

What it costs you to run

$2,969per year
$247per month
682gallons a year

Miles ÷ 22 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.

EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.

Specs by configuration

2014 Lexus IS 350 configurations with EPA data
Engine · transmissionDriveCity / Hwy / CombEPA $/yrCO₂ g/mi
3.5 L 6-cyl · 8-speed automaticRear-Wheel Drive19 / 28 / 22$3,750396
3.5 L 6-cyl · 6-speed automaticAll-Wheel Drive19 / 26 / 21$3,900413

Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.

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Where to next

2014 Lexus IS 350 FAQ

How many recalls does the 2014 Lexus IS 350 have?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign: 20V012000 (fuel pump). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.

What are the most common 2014 Lexus IS 350 problems?

Owners filed 14 complaints with NHTSA. Fuel/propulsion system (3), Service brakes (3), Steering (2) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.

What mpg does the 2014 Lexus IS 350 get?

EPA rates the 3.5 L 6-cyl · 8-speed automatic version at 19 city, 28 highway and 22 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.

What safety rating did the 2014 Lexus IS 350 get?

NHTSA rated the 2014 Lexus IS 350 4 dr awd 5 stars overall, with 4 stars frontal, 5 stars side and 5 stars rollover (9.7% rollover risk).

How does the 2014 IS 350 compare with other years?

Among the 2009–2020 Lexus IS 350 model years at least five years old, the 2017 drew the fewest complaints (1) and the 2014 the most (14). The 2014 drew 14. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.

How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

Processing

  • Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
  • Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.

Limitations

  • Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
  • Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
  • Recent model years are still collecting reports.

Review

Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.

Changelog

  • 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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