2014 Lexus RX Recalls and Problems
NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls and 30 owner complaints for the 2014 Lexus RX (including the hybrid).
Most-described problem: airbags not deploying in a crash (6 complaints, 20%). Most-reported area: air bags (7 complaints, 23%).
Fewer complaints than a typical RX year
The 2014 drew 12 owner complaints in its first three years, against about 32 for a typical RX year. Best years are picked only from 2016 on, since counts for older years say less: owners filed fewer complaints in the early 2010s.
Years to avoid: 2010; best years: 2018, 2021, and 2022. Based on owner complaints, not adjusted for sales.
Includes the RX hybrids.
0 safety recalls for the 2014 Lexus RX
NHTSA lists no safety recalls for the 2014 Lexus RX in its recall file dated Oct 2, 2026. Recalls can still be issued later, so check your VIN from time to time.
NHTSA investigations
NHTSA's investigations file, dated Oct 2, 2026, lists no investigations for the 2014 Lexus RX.
What owners report
Owners have filed 30 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 RX. Below, they are sorted by the problems owners describe and by the areas NHTSA files them under. NHTSA does not verify complaints.
Problems owners describe
Counted from the complaint text: a complaint counts once for each problem it describes (how we match them). Some complaints describe none of these. Compare other models in the problem owners report most for every model year.
Areas named in complaints
A complaint can name more than one area, so shares add up to more than 100%.
Lexus RX recalls and complaints by model year
The highlighted bars are the 2014 model year. Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are lower. Counting complaints filed in each model year's first three years, the 2010 RX drew the most (82) and the 2014 drew 12.
Owner complaints
2014: 30 complaintsTap or drag across the chart for other years.
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| Model year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 192 |
| 2011 | 72 |
| 2012 | 48 |
| 2013 | 90 |
| 2014 | 30 |
| 2015 | 67 |
| 2016 | 93 |
| 2017 | 103 |
| 2018 | 47 |
| 2019 | 68 |
| 2020 | 55 |
| 2021 | 71 |
| 2022 | 39 |
| 2023 | 67 |
| 2024 | 58 |
| 2025 | 22 |
| 2026 | 9 |
Safety recalls
2014: 0 recallsTap or drag across the chart for other years.
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| Model year | Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 3 |
| 2017 | 3 |
| 2018 | 2 |
| 2019 | 4 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2022 | 0 |
| 2023 | 4 |
| 2024 | 4 |
| 2025 | 4 |
| 2026 | 3 |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for each version it tested. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimate of the chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Tested version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Lexus RX350 SUV AWD Rollover risk 16.4% |
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Lexus RX350 SUV FWD Rollover risk 17.9% |
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Lexus RX450h SUV AWD Rollover risk 16.4% |
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Lexus RX450h SUV FWD Rollover risk 17.9% |
2014 RX MPG
EPA rates the 2014 Lexus RX up to 21 mpg combined with a gas engine, and 29 mpg as a hybrid.Every version and fuel costQuestions
What are the most common 2014 RX problems?
In the 30 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2014 Lexus RX, the problem described most is airbags not deploying in a crash (6). NHTSA does not verify complaints, and one complaint can describe several problems.
Is the 2014 Lexus RX safe?
In NHTSA crash tests the 2014 Lexus RX earns 4 to 5 stars overall, depending on the version. The table above lists each tested version.
Is NHTSA investigating the 2014 Lexus RX?
No. NHTSA's investigations file, dated Oct 2, 2026, lists no investigations for the 2014 Lexus RX.
How do I check if my RX has an open recall?
Enter the 17-character VIN from your dashboard, door jamb or registration at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The lookup lists unrepaired recalls for that exact vehicle. Safety recall repairs are free at Lexus dealers.
Sources and method
- NHTSA recalls file (NHTSA datasets), dated Oct 2, 2026; every campaign checked against NHTSA's recalls API.
- NHTSA owner complaints file, dated Oct 2, 2026. Counted by complaint number, so a complaint naming three components counts once in the total.
- NHTSA investigations file, dated Oct 2, 2026. Defect petitions, which ask NHTSA to open an investigation, are listed apart and only while open. Audit queries, which check whether a company met its recall and reporting duties rather than whether a vehicle has a problem, are not listed.
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP).
- NHTSA model names covered: RX, RX 351, RX HYBRID, RX350.
Complaint counts are unverified owner reports. They rise with sales volume and time on the road, so compare model years with care. How we build these pages. Spotted an error? Tell us.