2013 Lexus ES Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other ES years
- Far more complaints than other years 6th of 30 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 34 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Lexus ES. That ranks 6th out of 30 ES model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes (10 complaints, 29%), typically at around 46,100 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes, 2 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
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- 34owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2013 Lexus ES problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 10 | 29% | 46,100 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 8 | 24% | 50,300 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 5 | 15% | 98,600 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 15% | 8,500 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 4 | 12% | 8,500 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 3 | 9% | 45,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 6% | 87,500 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 6% | 45,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 6% | 14,050 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 3% | 55,500 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 3% | 55,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 3% | 130,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 3% | 55,500 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 3% | 63,380 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2013 Lexus ES recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2013 Lexus ES.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Brake Master Cylinder need to be replaced due to internal malfunction. If not replaced, the master cylinder may fail and I could face a safety issue in the form of brake pedal or brake failure. The problem has been confirmed by Lexus Southwest Houston who performed diagnostic and found code C1391…
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2013 Lexus ES350. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale on Facebook Marketplace. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 127,000; however, a Carfax vehicle history reported the mileage at 199,000.
Lexus of Sarasota Fl confirmed a Faulty brake actuators causing brake , skid control and ABS light to come on which created an immediate and extremely dangerous driving situation as I was on an interstate highway driving at 70 mph. Itâs been confirmed that multiply Lexus models and years have had…
The contact owns a 2013 Lexus ES 300H. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle jerked abnormally. The service ABS, Brakes, and hazard warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed; however, no cause…
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID: 15V728000, Report Date: 11/3/ 2015, Vehicles Affected: 30,812 Consequence: A vehicle that unexpectedly brakes increases the risk of a crash. What To Do: Remedy parts for a permanent fix for this issue are not yet available. On 11/18, 2015, Toyota sent owners an interim…
Other Lexus ES years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 ES | 5 | 1 |
| 2024 ES | 9 | 2 |
| 2023 ES | 10 | 2 |
| 2022 ES | 11 | 0 |
| 2021 ES | 28 | 1 |
| 2020 ES | 18 | 1 |
| 2019 ES | 34 | 1 |
| 2018 ES | 5 | 0 |
| 2017 ES | 3 | 0 |
| 2016 ES | 9 | 0 |
| 2015 ES | 5 | 0 |
| 2014 ES | 4 | 0 |
| 2013 | 34 | 0 |
| 2012 ES | 31 | 0 |
| 2011 ES | 46 | 0 |
| 2010 ES | 41 | 0 |
| 2009 ES | 28 | 0 |
| 2008 ES | 68 | 0 |
| 2007 ES | 125 | 0 |
| 2006 ES | 12 | 0 |
| 2005 ES | 58 | 0 |
| 2004 ES | 16 | 0 |
| 2003 ES | 23 | 0 |
| 2002 ES | 27 | 0 |
| 2001 ES | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 ES | 6 | 0 |
| 1999 ES | 8 | 0 |
| 1998 ES | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 ES | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 ES | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Lexus ES?
Owners most often report service brakes, electrical system, unknown or other problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 10 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2013 Lexus ES?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2013 Lexus ES a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other ES model years, the 2013 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.