AI Damage2014 Lexus ES 300H: common problems
Owners of the 2014 Lexus ES 300H filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system and forward collision avoidance. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 4
What fails most often
- 1 Electrical system 50% of all complaints
- 2 Forward collision avoidance 25% of all complaints
- 3 Fuel/propulsion system 25% of all complaints
- 4 Service brakes 25% of all complaints
- 5 Steering 25% of all complaints
- 6 Visibility 25% of all complaints
- Electrical system: 2 complaints (50% of all).
- Forward collision avoidance: 1 complaints (25% of all).
- Fuel/propulsion system: 1 complaints (25% of all).
- Service brakes: 1 complaints (25% of all).
- Steering: 1 complaints (25% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 4 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v728000 (forward collision avoidance); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue.
The car was parked for a few hot days and the front windshield cracked at some point while the car was parked. The crack appeared from the bottom slightly to the right of center looking at it from inside the car. It does not appear to be an impact of any type.
2014 lexus es300h. Discrepancy in the speedometer/odometer systems. The speedometer appeared to register speeds two-to-three miles an hour faster than the vehicle was being driven. It was determined by setting the cruise control to a given speed, then observing the unit's average speed readout.
The button to start and start the vehicle is right next to the radio button. Both buttons are pushed to turn them on and off. I accidentally hit the engine start button instead of the radio button, all power to the vehicle was turned off, complete loss of power steering, brakes and engine.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 15,521 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 42% most complained about).
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Forward collision avoidance. Radar and camera: calibration after bumper or windshield replacement.
- Fuel/propulsion system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Lexus ES 300H?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: electrical system, forward collision avoidance, fuel/propulsion system. Total complaints: 4. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: driver assists: adaptive cruise, lane keeping (25%), loss of power / limp mode (25%), infotainment or screen glitches (25%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2014 Lexus ES 300H?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2014 Lexus ES 300H from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2014 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.