Total Complaints
5 filings
LEXUS IS 350C · model year
2014 LEXUS IS 350C
5 NHTSA complaints, and 3 active recalls for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2014LEXUSIS 350C carries 5 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2014 IS 350C is engine with 2 filings, followed by fuel/propulsion system (1) and unknown or other (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability. This model year has 3 active recall campaigns, which means the manufacturer is obligated to remedy the covered defect at no charge for the life of the vehicle — the full NHTSA campaign numbers are listed below.
NHTSA currently has 3 investigation files overlapping the 2014 IS 350C. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
5
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| ENGINE | 2 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
Recalls (3)
18V43200026/06/2018
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Lexus GS350 and GS450h, 2006-2013 Lexus IS350 and 2010-2014 Lexus IS350C vehicles, equipped with 3.5L V6 2GR-FSE gasoline engines. The diaphragms in the fuel pulsation dampers may harden over time and develop cracks, p
19V74100017/10/2019
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2010-2016 4Runner, 2003-2006 Tundra, 2003-2013 Corolla, 2009-2010 Corolla Matrix, 2004-2005 RAV4, 2002-2007 Sequoia, 2011-2013 Sienna, 2008-2012 Scion xB, 2008-2009 Lexus IS-F, 2007-2012 Yaris and Lexus ES350, 2010-2017 Lexus GX4
19V00500009/01/2019
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Toyota 4Runner, 2014-2015 Scion xB, Lexus IS350C, IS250C, 2014 Toyota Sienna, Lexus IS-F, and 2014-2017 Lexus GX460 vehicles sold, or ever registered in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louis
Recent Complaints
20171115ENGINE
I TOOK THIS CAR TO THE LEXUS SO MANY TIME I AM GETTING A SULFATE SMELL FROM THE CAR WHEN EVER I TRY TO GO LITTLE BIT FAST IT'S MAKE NOT TO BREATH IN THE CAR A I ALMOST GOT CHOCK OF THE SMELL AND WHEN I WAS DRIVING TODAY WITH MY FAMILY IS HAVE TO PULL UP ON A HIGHWAYS EVERY ONE START THROUGH UP AND IT IS GETTING WORSE AND WORSE I TALK WITH LEXUS HEAD OFFICE NO ONE TRY TO HELP ME WITH THIS ISSUE AND THEY ARE TELLING ME THAT'S A GAS IF THAT'S A GAS I SHOULD BE COMING OUT FROM EVERY SINGLE CAR ON THE ROAD I AM GETTING THIS SMELL FROM AUGUST
Mileage: 58,000
20170825ENGINE
LOUD ENGINE NOISE WHEN AT IDLE. DEALERSHIPS TOLD ME INJECTORS ARE LOUD ON ALL IS350 FSPORTS. NOISE IS RIDICULOUS AND CANNOT BE NORMAL. ITS HAD THE SAME NOISE SINCE WE PURCHASED WITH 20000MILES AND IT NOW HAS 57000 AND NOISE IS LOUDER.
Mileage: 21,000
20170825FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
LOUD ENGINE NOISE WHEN AT IDLE. DEALERSHIPS TOLD ME INJECTORS ARE LOUD ON ALL IS350 FSPORTS. NOISE IS RIDICULOUS AND CANNOT BE NORMAL. ITS HAD THE SAME NOISE SINCE WE PURCHASED WITH 20000MILES AND IT NOW HAS 57000 AND NOISE IS LOUDER.
Mileage: 21,000
20170825UNKNOWN OR OTHER
LOUD ENGINE NOISE WHEN AT IDLE. DEALERSHIPS TOLD ME INJECTORS ARE LOUD ON ALL IS350 FSPORTS. NOISE IS RIDICULOUS AND CANNOT BE NORMAL. ITS HAD THE SAME NOISE SINCE WE PURCHASED WITH 20000MILES AND IT NOW HAS 57000 AND NOISE IS LOUDER.
Mileage: 21,000
20170825ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SUN ROOF NOT OPENING SOMETIMES. SUNROOF WANT OPEN WITH JUST A TOUCH OF BUTTON. WE HAVE TO HOLD BUTTON DOWN TO OPEN AND CLOSE.
Mileage: 57,000
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2014 LEXUS IS 350C have?▼
The 2014 LEXUS IS 350C has 5 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
Are there any recalls for the 2014 LEXUS IS 350C?▼
Yes, the 2014 LEXUS IS 350C has 3 recall(s). The most common affected component is FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS. Recalls are issued by NHTSA and manufacturers must provide a free remedy.
What are the most common problems with the 2014 LEXUS IS 350C?▼
The most-complained component for the 2014 LEXUS IS 350C is ENGINE with 2 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM and UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
Is the 2014 LEXUS IS 350C safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
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