2014 Lexus IS 250 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 2014 Lexus IS 250, and owners have filed 35 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2014 Lexus IS 250. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
35 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2014 Lexus IS 250 have filed 35 complaints with NHTSA; 6 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. Reports cite 2 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 31,882 miles. Complaints peaked in 2020 with 7 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The contact owns a 2014 Lexus IS250. The contact stated that the rear tires of the vehicle were wearing out quickly. The contact stated that the failure had occurred on a different brand of tires that”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 14, 2022 · Suspension
“Headlights are not sealed properly and moisture in the air rusts the lightbulb and they have to replace the whole headlamp!”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 17, 2021 · Structure
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2014 Lexus IS (IS 250, IS 250 AWD, IS 250 C, IS 350, …). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 21–24 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 19–21 / 26–30 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Compact Cars, Subcompact Cars |
| Engine | 6 cyl, 2.5/3.5 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S6); Automatic (S8) |
Compare Lexus IS 250 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Lexus IS 250 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 Lexus IS 250 | 6 | 189 |
| 2007 Lexus IS 250 | 5 | 213 |
| 2008 Lexus IS 250 | 5 | 125 |
| 2009 Lexus IS 250 | 6 | 48 |
| 2010 Lexus IS 250 | 6 | 40 |
| 2011 Lexus IS 250 | 4 | 30 |
| 2012 Lexus IS 250 | 4 | 17 |
| 2013 Lexus IS 250 | 2 | 5 |
| 2014 Lexus IS 250 | 0 | 35 |
| 2015 Lexus IS 250 | 0 | 16 |
| 2016 Lexus IS 250 | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2014 Lexus IS 250
How do I know if my 2014 Lexus IS 250 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Lexus dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number.
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.