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2014 Lexus ES

Free recalls, owner complaints, and NHTSA safety ratings for the 2014 Lexus ES, plus how to check this specific vehicle before you buy.

The 2014 Lexus ES has no open NHTSA recalls on record and 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. NHTSA has not published an overall crash-test rating for this model year. Below is the full breakdown, plus how to check this specific vehicle by VIN before you buy in Alberta.

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2014 Lexus ES recalls (0)

No open NHTSA recalls were found for the 2014 Lexus ES. Verify by VIN for the specific vehicle, as recalls can be issued at any time.

2014 Lexus ES owner complaints (3)

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I was making a right hand turn inside the parking garage. Suddenly my car took off full throttle. I sped forward at full speed towards the line of cars on the left then straight ahead a good distance. I thought I was going to die. I was on Level 3, going in to have lab work done which I did have done. This incident happened maybe 30 minutes before they did the lab work so there should be a time stamp on when this occurred. Since it was inside the parking garage I feel confident it was recorded on their video surveillance.
SERVICE BRAKES
Brakes suddenly failed in the middle of driving causing a major safety hazard. There was no warning. Went to the dealership and was diagnosed “Brake - Fluid Accumulator: INSPECT AND FOUND CODE C1391, ABNORMAL LEAKS IN ACCUMULATOR, RECOMMEND TO REPLACE BRAKE BOOSTER, MASTER CYLINDER AND PUMP. The brake fluid accumulator is a part of the Anti-Lock Brake System. The accumulator stores brake fluid under pressure from the ABS Pump and can instantly provide fluid under pressure to the brakes.” It appears this issue is not an isolated incident and others with the same or similar year/model have had this issue. It is extremely dangerous that the brakes suddenly failed to function without warning. The brake pads and brake fluids were adequate and the vehicle was up-to-date on regular inspection and maintenance.
SERVICE BRAKES
C1391 error code reported which is linked to Antilock brake system with leak in accumulator requiring replacement of brake booster pump, cylinder kit and other ABS parts cost running to $3550. My VIN number search on nhtsa.gov shows no such recalls for my vehicle as "0 unrepaired recalls". I never got recall notification regarding this issue but Lexus says I should have been notified.

Checking a used Lexus ES before you buy

The recall, complaint, and safety data above describes the 2014 ES in general. To know the condition and history of the specific vehicle you're looking at, check it by VIN. A VIN check shows whether this particular ES's recalls are still outstanding, and a full history report adds accident, title, and ownership records the data above can't show.

Before you buy a 2014 Lexus ES in Alberta:

Run a free VIN check on the exact vehicle for its own recalls and safety data.
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2014 Lexus ES — questions and answers

Does the 2014 Lexus ES have any recalls?+

Our check found no open NHTSA recalls for the 2014 Lexus ES. Recalls can be issued at any time, so still verify by VIN for the specific vehicle you're considering — a VIN check reflects whether any recall work has already been completed.

How many complaints does the 2014 Lexus ES have?+

NHTSA lists 3 owner complaints for the 2014 Lexus ES in our results. Complaints are problems reported by owners and don't always lead to a recall, but a pattern of similar complaints is worth weighing before you buy.

Is the 2014 Lexus ES safe?+

NHTSA has not published an overall crash-test rating for the 2014 Lexus ES. Review the owner complaints above and get an independent inspection to assess the specific vehicle's condition.

How do I check a 2014 Lexus ES VIN?+

Enter the vehicle's 17-character VIN into our free VIN check to see recalls, complaints, and safety ratings for that exact vehicle, then run an Alberta Personal Property Registry (PPR) lien search before you pay.

Are recall repairs on a Lexus free?+

Yes. Safety recall repairs are performed at no cost by a franchised Lexus dealer, even for a used vehicle and even if you're not the original owner. Confirm the required parts are in stock before relying on the fix.