Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2014 IS200T.
Classified as a passenger car, the 2014 Lexus IS200T utilizes an automatic transmission with variable gear ratios to deliver EPA fuel economy ratings of 43/40/42 mpg. Ownership records indicate zero recalls alongside 20 total owner complaints, with service brakes identified as the top complaint area. This profile of no recalls combined with specific user feedback defines the significance of this model year within the vehicle's reliability history.
Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Transmission | Automatic (variable gear ratios) |
| EPA city / highway / combined | 43 / 40 / 42 mpg |
| Drivetrain | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Recommended fuel | Regular Gasoline |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
The 2014 Lexus IS200T's federal record shows a complaint profile heavily weighted toward service brakes, which account for 7 of the top-listed complaints, followed by engine issues (3) and an electrical/brake overlap (1); the dataset does not provide a total complaint count, recall count, or TSB total for the target year itself, so direct year-over-year volume comparisons are constrained. Across the two subsequent years captured (2016 with 9 complaints, 0 recalls, 1 investigation, and 138 TSBs; 2017 with 7 complaints, 2 recalls, 1 investigation, and 98 TSBs), complaint volume stays modest and the TSB count actually declines, while the recall count remains zero through 2016 before rising in 2017 — an arc that does not suggest a worsening defect trend at the front of the generation. The 2014 model year, positioned at the start of this federal window, registers 1 crash complaint and 0 fire complaints, which is a reassuring safety baseline. The persistence of service brakes as the leading complaint area is the one subsystem a buyer should specifically inspect and confirm has been remedied before purchase. Overall, 2014 remains a reasonable candidate in this generation provided the brake system receives a thorough pre-purchase evaluation.
All 20 complaints on record, top 8 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.
Showing 5 of 277 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| L-SB-0030-24 Rev2 | 2025-12-15 | Structure | Some 2005 – 2026 Lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a… |
| L-SB-0043-23 Rev1 | 2025-06-13 | Electrical System | The air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the… |
| L-SB-0017-19 Rev1 | 2025-02-07 | Structure | Some 2010 – 2026 model year Lexus vehicles may exhibit paint stains after the removal of… |
| L-SB-0017-19 Rev1 | 2025-02-07 | Structure | Some 2010 – 2026 model year Lexus vehicles may exhibit paint stains after the removal of… |
| L-SB-0030-24 Rev1 | 2024-07-29 | Structure | Some 2005 – 2024 Lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a… |
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EPA figures are 43 city / 40 highway / 42 combined mpg.