2014 Lexus Ls problems

General information about Lexus-Ls
Overview of popular issues
Analysis of common problems
Сomplaints list

The Lexus LS (Japanese: レクサス・LS, Hepburn: Rekusasu LS) is a full-size luxury sedan (F-segment in Europe) serving as the flagship model of Lexus, the luxury division of Toyota. For the first four generations, all LS models featured V8 engines and were predominantly rear-wheel-drive. In the fourth generation, Lexus offered all-wheel-drive, hybrid, and long-wheelbase variants. The fifth generation changed to using a V6 engine with no V8 option, and only one length was offered.

As the first model developed by Lexus, the LS 400 debuted in January 1989 with the second generation debuting in November 1994. The LS 430 debuted in January 2000 and the LS 460/LS 460 L series in 2006. A domestic-market version of the LS 400 and LS 430, badged as Toyota Celsior (Japanese: トヨタ・セルシオ, Hepburn: Toyota Serushio), was sold in Japan until the Lexus marque was introduced there in 2006. In 2006 (for the 2007 model year), the fourth generation LS 460 debuted the first production eight-speed automatic transmission and an automatic parking system. In 2007, V8 hybrid powertrains were introduced on the LS 600h/LS 600h L sedans.

Development of the LS began in 1983 as the F1 project, the code name for a secret flagship sedan. At the time, Toyota's two existing flagship models were the Crown and Century models – both of which catered exclusively for the Japanese market and had little global appeal that could compete with international luxury brands such as Mercedes-Benz, BMW and Jaguar. The resulting sedan followed an extended five-year design process at a cost of over US$1 billion, and premiered with a new V8 engine and numerous luxury features. The Lexus LS was intended from its inception for export markets, and the Lexus division was formed to market and service the vehicle internationally. The original LS 400 debuted to strong sales, and was largely responsible for the successful launch of the Lexus marque.

Since the start of production, each generation of the Lexus LS has been manufactured in the Japanese city of Tahara, Aichi. The name "LS" stands for "Luxury Sedan", although some Lexus importers have preferred to define it as "Luxury Saloon". The name "Celsior" is taken from Latin word "celsus", meaning "lofty" or "elevated".

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Common 2014 Lexus Ls problems

The 2014 Lexus LS 460 has been reported to have several common problems based on complaints from owners. These issues include:

Plastic Strip Peeling: Another common complaint is a plastic strip on the roof starting to peel, which can be an issue for a $70,000 car.

Intermittent Wipers: Some owners have found it challenging to figure out how the intermittent wipers work in this model.

Cheesy Clock: A few owners have expressed their disappointment with a cheesy clock that doesn't work in an otherwise fine car.

Electrical Problems: The 2014 Lexus LS 460 has 10 problems and defects reported by owners, with electrical problems being the worst category.

Brakes Problems: The NHTSA has received four complaints related to brakes problems in the 2014 Lexus LS 460, which can be a serious safety concern.

Engine Problems: There have been two NHTSA complaints related to engine problems in the 2014 Lexus LS 460.

Body / Paint Problems: The NHTSA has received one complaint related to body or paint problems in the 2014 Lexus LS 460.

Melting Interiors: Early models of the Lexus LS 460, including the 2007-2010 models, were reported to have melting interiors due to the interior not being designed for the kind of heat a car's interior can build up.

Safety Issues: Some safety issues have been reported with the Lexus LS 460, including ABS or anti-lock braking system actuator failure and vehicle speed control function malfunction, which can cause the vehicle to accelerate out of control while driving at low speeds or after a stop.

It is essential to note that these issues are based on complaints from owners and may not represent the overall reliability of the 2014 Lexus LS 460. It is always recommended to conduct thorough research and consider multiple sources before making a purchasing decision.

2014 Lexus Ls car problems categorized by type of issue

After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Lexus Ls problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are: