VIN Vehicle Report

2014 Lexus gs350 350

JTHBE1BL2E5041696

Vehicle history report for the 2014 Lexus gs350 350 (VIN JTHBE1BL2E5041696). Silver, sedan/saloon, 3.5L 6-cyl, gasoline. Title: Clean. 48,268 mi reported. Registered in Ok. 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year. Unlock full title, salvage, lien & accident history.

Clean 1 recall campaign → Gasoline
🚗 Save to garage
Stock photo of a 2014 Lexus gs350 350, Silver, Sedan/Saloon — not the actual vehicle with VIN JTHBE1BL2E5041696
2014 Lexus gs350, as sold new. Not this exact car. · Photo via Wikimedia Commons
Your ad could be here Reach in-market car buyers — from $39/week Advertise →

Should you buy it? Worth a look — but negotiate

Weighed from safety recalls, known problems and market price.

Full vehicle history report

from $2.50 USD · one-time

Everything below is in the paid report for VIN JTHBE1BL2E5041696, compiled live from NMVTIS and licensed providers the moment you unlock it. Not every vehicle has every record type — the report shows what is on file, and says so when nothing is. The 1 recall campaign for this model year are shown further down.

Title & Salvage Check · $4.99 Full report · $13.95 (everything)

📜 Title & ownership

  • Title statusClean, salvage, rebuilt, junk, flood or lemon — from the national title database (NMVTIS)
    🔒
  • Title brand historyEvery brand ever applied, by state, with what each one means
    🔒
  • Title & registration recordsHow many times it has been titled, where, and the years-per-owner pace
    🔒
  • Decode consistency checkThe provider's decode cross-checked against ours — a mismatch is a cloned-VIN warning sign
    🔒

🛞 Odometer

  • Odometer timelineEvery reported reading with its date and state, drawn as a timeline
    🔒
  • Rollback checkFlags any reading that goes backwards
    🔒
  • Miles per yearThis car's pace against the US average
    🔒

💥 Damage, loss & theft

  • Total-loss recordsInsurance total-loss declarations, with the reporting insurer type and date
    🔒
  • Salvage & junk-yard recordsSalvage, junk and auction dispositions, including export flags
    🔒
  • Theft screenActive and recovered theft records
    🔒
  • Accident indicatorsDamage events reflected in title data (NMVTIS does not carry police crash reports)
    🔒
  • Flood-exposure checkTitle activity in a disaster area soon after a major flood or hurricane
    🔒

💰 Liens & value

  • Liens, impounds & exportOpen liens with the lender, tow/impound and export records
    🔒
  • Market value for this exact carRetail adjusted for its mileage and state, trade-in, loan value, auction low/avg/high and retail by condition
    🔒
  • DepreciationDrop from original MSRP, yearly rate and a one-year projection
    🔒
  • Sticker vs dealer invoiceWhat it cost new, and what the dealer paid
    🔒

🧰 Factory warranty & equipment

  • Remaining warrantyBasic, powertrain and rust coverage left, estimated from the first title date and odometer
    🔒
  • Standard equipment & coloursWhat this trim came with from the factory, and the colours it was offered in
    🔒

🚨 Recalls on this VIN

  • Per-VIN recall statusWhether each campaign has been repaired on THIS car, remedy availability, do-not-drive and stop-sale flags, dealer labour time
    🔒
Buy full report — $13.95 → or get up to 10 reports a month for $39.95/mo → One-time purchase · permanent access · VIN JTHBE1BL2E5041696

At a glance

Title statusClean
Reported mileage48,268 mi
LocationOk, USA
ColorSilver
Last listed price$23,500
Recall campaigns1

Vehicle identity & specifications

Make
Lexus
Model
gs350
Year
2014
Trim
350
Body style
Sedan/Saloon
Vehicle type
PASSENGER CAR
Engine
3.5L 6-cyl
Displacement
3.5 L
Cylinders
6
Fuel type
Gasoline
Drivetrain
4x2
Doors
4
Assembly plant
TAHARA, AICHI, JAPAN
Manufacturer
TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION

🧾 Window sticker / build sheet → All 2014 Lexus gs350 data →

Safety & driver-assistance equipment

Equipment the manufacturer reported to NHTSA for this VIN.

✓ Front airbags — 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)✓ Side airbags — All Rows✓ Curtain airbags — All Rows✓ Knee airbags — 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)✓ Tyre-pressure monitoring (direct)

"Optional" means the feature was offered on this model but the VIN alone can't confirm it was fitted. Source: NHTSA vPIC.

📋 All factory specifications on file11 more fields from the manufacturer's VIN record (NHTSA vPIC)

⚙️ Engine, fuel & battery

Engine cycles4
Engine manufacturerToyota
Other engine infoPORT+DIRECT

📐 Body, chassis & dimensions

Gvwr (upper range)Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)

🛡️ Safety & driver assistance

Air bag location curtainAll Rows
Air bag location front1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Air bag location knee1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Air bag location sideAll Rows
Seat belts allManual
TpmsDirect

🏭 Manufacturing & other

Plant company nameToyota Motor Corporation

Values are as reported by the manufacturer for this VIN pattern; blank or "not applicable" fields are omitted.

MPG & running costs

U.S. EPA fuel-economy estimates for the 2014 Lexus gs350 with this engine.

Combined23 mpg
City19 mpg
Highway29 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,550
CO₂ tailpipe392 g/mi
FuelPremium
EPA size classMidsize Cars
TransmissionAutomatic (S8)
Passenger volume99 cu ft
Cargo volume14 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$5,750 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. Actual mileage varies with trim and driving conditions.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2014 Lexus gs350 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$17,750
Fuel only$17,750
Per mile$0.24

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

Investigations & service bulletins

Manufacturer service bulletins 283

Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 283.

TSB: Some 2013 ? 2020 model year Lexus vehicles may exhibit a hard start and/or MIL ON condition with one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): ?DTC P0171 and/or P0174 (System Too Lean Bank 1/Bank 2) ?DTC P0087 Fuel Rail / System Pressure ?…

Bulletin LSB000523 · Fuel System, Gasoline, Electrical System · Feb 2023

DL: On December 20, 2022, a settlement of claims for certain low pressure fuel pumps was approved by the federal court. The settlement includes Lexus?s agreement to provide a Customer Support Program for certain 2013-2020 model year (MY) vehicles originally eq…

Bulletin 23LE01 · Fuel System, Gasoline · Feb 2023

DP: Limited Service Campaign KLG expired December 01, 2022

Bulletin KLG Dealer Packa · Equipment · Dec 2022

DP: Customer Support Program 19LE05 expired December 1, 2022.

Bulletin 19LE05 Dealer Pa · Equipment · Dec 2022

TI: 19LE05 Expired December 1, 2022

Bulletin KLG Technical In · Equipment · Dec 2022

TI: 19LE05 Expired December 1, 2022

Bulletin 19LE05 Technical · Equipment · Dec 2022

TSB: Some 2013 ? 2022 model year Lexus vehicles equipped with a 2WD drivetrain and the F Sport package may exhibit a clicking noise from the front wheel area during slow (parking lot) speed turns. The clicking noise that can be heard during sharp turns is a no…

Bulletin LSB001522 · Wheels · Jun 2022

TSB: Some 2013 ? 2022 model year Lexus vehicles equipped with a 2WD drivetrain and the F Sport package may exhibit a clicking noise from the front wheel area during slow (parking lot) speed turns. The clicking noise that can be heard during sharp turns is a no…

Bulletin LSB001522 · Power Train · Jun 2022

Lexus Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements 4.13.2022

Bulletin Safety Recall 22 · Equipment · Apr 2022

TSB: Some 2005 ? 2022 model year Lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty smell is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. The purpose of this service…

Bulletin L-SB-0004-22 · Air Bags · Feb 2022

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the GS350 RWD. Model-year data, not specific to one car.

Safety recall campaigns 1

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) recalled certain 2018-2019 4Runner, Highlander, Camry, Land Cruiser, Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma and Tundra, and Lexus RC 300, RC 350, GS 350, GX 460, IS 300, LC 500, LS 500, LX 570, RX 350L, and 2019 Toyota Avalon and Corolla, and certain Lexus NX 300, and ES 350 vehicles on January 13, 2020. On March 4, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include cer…

Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began May 4, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 20TB02 and 20TA02 for Toyota vehicles and 20

NHTSA Campaign #20V012000 · manufacturer #20TB02/20TA02/20LB01 · 13/01/2020

These are NHTSA recall campaigns for this model year, last checked 4 Nov 2026. They don't show whether this particular car has had the repair done — check this VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

Get recall alerts for this vehicle

We'll email you the moment a new safety recall is issued — no spam, unsubscribe any time.

Common problems & what to inspect

Based on all 16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2014 Lexus gs350, here are the most-reported problem areas — and what to check before you buy.

💥 5 involved a crash 🚑 2 reported injuries

Engine 3 reports

🔍 Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.

Steering 3 reports

🔍 Steering should be tight and centered — no play, clunks or wandering. Test at low and highway speed; listen for power-steering whine.

Seats 2 reports

🔍 Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.

Fuel/propulsion System 2 reports

🔍 Check for fuel or battery warnings, hard starts and stalling. On a hybrid/EV, confirm charging and range behave normally.

Electrical System 2 reports

🔍 Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.

Service Brakes 2 reports

🔍 Brakes should feel firm and quiet — no grinding, pulsing or pulling. Check for an ABS light and uneven pad/rotor wear.

Pre-purchase checklist

🖨️ Print this checklist for your mechanic

Owner complaints 16

Complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of the 2014 Lexus gs350.

STEERING

Intermittent issue with steering getting stuck at highway speeds. Jolts back into place after a few seconds. No warning lights on display. Mechanic unable to replicate it since it happens intermittently.

NHTSA ODI #11509115

STEERING

I PURCHASED A USED 2014 LEXUS GS350 F-SPORT IN LATE 2019. NOT LONG AFTER PURCHASE I ALWAYS NOTICED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL WAS NEVER STRAIGHT, SEEMED A LITTLE TO THE RIGHT AND WHEN DRIVING ON FREEWAY THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD FEEL AS IF IT STICKS A LITTLE TO THAT POSITION AND WHEN TRYING TO ALIGN THE CAR TO THE LANE, I HAVE TO USE A LITTLE STRENGTH JUST FOR T…

NHTSA ODI #11386316

SEATS

PASSENGER SEAT FRAME HAD TO BE REPLACED AT MY COST BECAUSE IT WAS SENDING A FAULTY SIGNAL TO AIR BAG AND THE ONLY WAY THE DEALER COULD ERASE THE AIR BAG CODE WAS TO REPLACE THE SEAT FRAME AT A COST OF $1500 ALSO WITH THE SEATS, THE DRIVER SEAT SLIDES BACK AND FORTH WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES APPROXIMATELY 1 INCH MAKING FOR AN UNSAFE PROCEDURE WHEN APPLYING …

NHTSA ODI #11363541

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2014 LEXUS GS 350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, LEFT APPROACHING AN ON RAMP, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHUDDER AND STALLED OUT WHILE THE ACCELERATED PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE HESITATED TO ACCELERATE CAUSING ANOTHER VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO THE CONTACTS VEHICLE CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SPIN IN 360 AND END UP IN THE MID…

Crash · 1 injured · NHTSA ODI #11350627

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

A RECALL NOTICE WAS ISSUED ON JANUARY 12, 2020 TO REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP ON MY LEXUS. I CONTACTED PARKPLACE LEXUS IN GRAPEVINE, TEXAS TWICE AND MOST RECENTLY ABOUT A MONTH AGO AND WAS TOLD THAT THE PARTS HAVE NOT YET ARRIVED. I WAS TOLD THAT THE FUEL PUMP COULD FAIL ABRUPTLY WHILE THE CAR IS BEING DRIVEN POTENTIALLY CAUSING AN ACCIDENT.

NHTSA ODI #11340263

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

THERE'S A RECALL ON MY CAR FOR THE FUEL PUMP WHICH I WAS NOTIFIED LAST MONTH ABOUT THIS ISSUE. THEY ARE STILL WORKING ON A SOLUTION FOR THE ISSUE BUT THIS ISN'T HAPPENING AS QUICK AS IT SHOULD. I'M CONCERNED DRIVING KNOWING THAT MY CAR COULD POSSIBLY STALL AT ANY MOMENT AS I DRIVE ON ONE THE BUSIEST FREEWAYS IN DALLAS ON A DAILY BASIS. I WOULD LIKE TO SEE IF…

NHTSA ODI #11325710

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

BOTH FRONT DOOR LOCK ACTUATORS STOPPED WORKING WITHIN A WEEK JUST AFTER 65,000 MILES. THERE ARE MANY MANY OTHERS OUT THERE COMPLAINING ABOUT THIS SAME ISSUE FOR THIS GENERATION GS350. HOPE TO SEE LEXUS RECALL TO MAINTAIN QUALITY AND RELIABILITY REPUTATION. THE REPAIR COSTS ARE VERY UNREASONABLE.

NHTSA ODI #11182651

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

BOTH FRONT DOOR LOCK ACTUATORS ARE NOT WORKING. THEY FAILED WITHIN DAYS AT 60,000 MILES. COST TO REPLACE BY DEALER IS PROHIBITIVE. I HAVE FOUND OUT THAT THS IS A COMMON ISSUE BRAND WISE.

NHTSA ODI #11173179

+ 8 more complaints on record.

Recently searched vehicles

Your ad could be here Reach in-market car buyers — from $29/week Advertise →

Frequently asked questions

Can I find out who owns this vehicle from the VIN?

No — and no legitimate service can. Linking a VIN or plate to a named owner is restricted by the U.S. Driver's Privacy Protection Act, the EU GDPR and equivalent laws. CarLogs shows the vehicle only — specs, recalls, problems and value — never the person.

Is the VIN JTHBE1BL2E5041696 valid?

JTHBE1BL2E5041696 is a structurally valid 17-character VIN with a correct ISO 3779 check digit, assigned to a manufacturer in Japan. It decodes to the 2014 Lexus gs350.

Are there safety recalls on the 2014 Lexus gs350?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2014 Lexus gs350 model year. That covers the model year, not this individual car: to see whether a specific vehicle still needs a recall repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What fuel economy does the 2014 Lexus gs350 get?

The 2014 Lexus gs350 has a U.S. EPA estimate of 23 mpg combined (19 city / 29 highway).

Recall data checked 4 Nov 2026 · Sources: NHTSA (recalls & complaints), U.S. EPA (fuel economy), NHTSA vPIC (specifications). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.