2014 Lexus is 250
JTHBF1D22E5000826
Vehicle history report for the 2014 Lexus is 250 (VIN JTHBF1D22E5000826). Silver, sedan/saloon, 2.5L 6-cyl 236 hp, gasoline. Title: Clean. 42,790 mi reported. Registered in Dc. Unlock full title, salvage, lien & accident history.
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Vehicle identity & specifications
Safety & driver-assistance equipment
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Common problems & what to inspect
Based on all 12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2014 Lexus is, here are the most-reported problem areas — and what to check before you buy.
💥 1 involved a crash
🔍 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.
🔍 Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
🔍 Check for fuel or battery warnings, hard starts and stalling. On a hybrid/EV, confirm charging and range behave normally.
🔍 Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.
🔍 Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
🔍 Inspect for rust, fresh undercoating, mismatched paint, uneven panel gaps and any sign of prior collision or frame repair.
Pre-purchase checklist
- Match the VIN on the dash, door jamb and title — they must be identical.
- Cold-start the engine; listen for knocks and check for blue or white exhaust smoke.
- Test-drive through all gears at low and highway speed — no slipping, shudder or pulling.
- Confirm every warning light clears at startup (none should stay on).
- Check fluids — oil, coolant, transmission — for level, color and leaks.
- Look underneath for rust, fresh undercoating or signs of collision repair.
- Always get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a trusted mechanic.
Owner complaints 12
Complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of the 2014 Lexus is.
AIR BAGS
I was in a collision accident where the front of my vehicle was impacted. The airbag did not deploy.
Crash · NHTSA ODI #11755966ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
See attached document for complaint.
NHTSA ODI #11740642LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Opened hood latch and the mechanism seizes and won’t relatch or close completely causing hood open warning light and chime during driving. Not able to drive on highway for fear of high speed could cause safety risk if hood unlatches. Had to return to dealer to repair at cost
NHTSA ODI #11733917STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY/WIPER
I've owned my 2014 Lexus IS 250 for over 10 years. I've almost always kept my car covered in a garage at work and at home, and I've never had a problem with the dashboard until now. Just last month (October 2025), my dashboard started melting and getting extremely shiny and sticky during the day - so much so that I can't see out my front windshield because o…
NHTSA ODI #11700408FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Fuel pump not reading correct amount of fuel in tank. In order to get correct fuel reading have to disconnect battery for 3 hours and reconnect battery in so I can get an accurate reading.
NHTSA ODI #11690877ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Vehicles manufactured by Lexus/Toyota from 2014 onward have been reported to experience rainwater intrusion into the trunk area, attributed to a faulty tail light nut composed of plastic with a rubber gasket. Lexus/Toyota is fully aware of this issue, which can lead to water damaging electrical components or result in trunk flooding if the problem goes unnot…
NHTSA ODI #11681139FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Several time since owning my 2014 LexusIS350 with 141,000 miles on it, it have given inaccurate fuel reading. By almost 100 miles short. Had to disconnect the battery for the ECU to clear so a more accurate reading on fuel can be displayed.
NHTSA ODI #11677897ENGINE
Timing chain cover leak in a 2014 Lexus IS350 is a relatively common issue for vehicles 3.5 liter engine 2GR-FSE. The leak typically occurs due to a failing gasket or sealant on the timing chain cover. Here's what you need to know: Symptoms of a Timing Chain Cover Leak 1. Oil Leaks: Visible oil on the engine or under the car in which can cause a fire in en…
NHTSA ODI #11634062+ 4 more complaints on record.
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JTHBF1D22E5000826 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 is.
What is a fair price for a 2014 Lexus is?
Comparable 2014 Lexus is listings run roughly $17,991–$24,995, typically around $21,991 (from 15 comparable vehicles). The full report shows this exact VIN's valuation.
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