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2014 Lexus ES Hybrid recalls and problems

The 2014 Lexus ES Hybrid has 1 safety recall and 10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Lexus dealer.

Recalls
1
Complaints
10
Crashes / fires
3 / 0
Injuries / deaths
1 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2014 Lexus ES Hybrid vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2014 Lexus ES Hybrid recalls

Recall 15V-728: Forward Collision Avoidance

Reported Nov 3, 2015 · 30,812 vehicles affected · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Avalon and Avalon Hybrid vehicles manufactured October 19, 2012 to October 27, 2015 and 2013-2015 Lexus ES350 and ES300h vehicles manufactured June 18, 2012 to July 6, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with a Pre-Collision System (PCS) as optional equipment. In these vehicles, the PCS may unexpectedly activate and apply the brakes when the radar detects a steel joint or plate in the roadway as an object.

Risk: A vehicle that unexpectedly brakes increases the risk of a crash.

Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace certain PCS components, free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's numbers for this campaign are F1V and F2E.

2014 Lexus ES Hybrid problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Electrical System3
Unknown or Other2
Vehicle Speed Control2
Forward Collision Avoidance1
Engine1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1
Fuel/Propulsion System1
Structure1
Service Brakes1
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)1
Visibility/Wiper1

Most reported parts

  • Structure › Body — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 52,200 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2014 Lexus ES Hybrid complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Visibility/Wiper · at 117,000 miles · reported Jan 22, 2020
Driving on highway, 60mph. Friday jan 17th, 2020. 5pm. Cold out. Hear loud sound like gun shot. Startled me. Thought tire blew so pulled to shoulder on highway. Tires were fine and was like what the heck. Got back in car started to get back on highway and heard noise above my head. Looked up sliding door to sunroof vibrating. Slide open a bit and sunroof glass was gone. Pulled back over and got out and looked. Glass just exploded and big hole, see pics. Nothing fell on it or hit it. Next day shopped vac the glass and now waiting to get fixed.
Service Brakes · reported Jul 9, 2019
The car had a mind of it's own when I was backing out a parking spot it wouldn't allow me to press down the brake(Like the ABS was fighting me) to stop before it shortly crashed into a concrete pillar and then when I put it in drive it took off on me and crashed/stopped into a fence again wouldn't press down the brake to allow me to stop it before it crashed into a guard railing/fence. I quickly turned it off and back on before trying to back out of the crash and it acted fine after that. My deductible some how was $2,500 so I've yet to fix it because of the outrageous price since the accident…
Electrical System · reported Jun 4, 2019
Cpsc: the consumer stated that the smart ride device caused the lights on his dashboard to malfunction (Abs light, brake light, etc.). Which caused him to have an accident in his car.
Structure · at 52,200 miles · reported Feb 12, 2019
My car has spoiler build on its trunk lid which caused the trunk lid to come down during minor wind causing serious body injury resulting in multiple stiches. From the examination of the vehicle, it was found that lexus did not leave air vent between the spoiler and surface if the trunk lid creating an air pocket resulting in smashing down the lid at extreme high speed. This incident happened when vehicle was parked in parking lot and I was filling the trunk with purchased groceries. From the airflow test we performed it was clear that lexus did not leave air vent to purge the air out, provide…
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · at 40,600 miles · reported Nov 1, 2018
When I was pulling out of a parking spot in reverse the brake was fighting me so it kept going into a concrete pillar then when I shifted it into drive it did it again and now matter how hard I pressed the brake it couldn't of stopped till it ran into a fence not far in front of the car when it hit the concrete pillar. I quickly turned it off and back on then it responded accordly then. It was like the ABS was fighting me when I was pressing the brake and not allowing me brake to be pressed to slow/stop the car both first in reverse then forward to pull away from the crash.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2014 Lexus ES Hybrid have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2014 Lexus ES Hybrid: 15V-728 (forward collision avoidance). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2014 Lexus ES Hybrid?

Owners report electrical system problems most often (3 reports), followed by unknown or other (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 52,200 miles.

Are Lexus recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Lexus dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.