2013 Lexus ES350 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other ES350 years
- About as many complaints as other years 8th of 17 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 23 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Lexus ES350. That ranks 8th out of 17 ES350 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (4 complaints, 17%), typically at around 43,725 miles. Complaints mention 5 crashes, 4 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 23owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 5complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2013 Lexus ES350 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 4 | 17% | 43,725 | — | — |
| Visibility | 4 | 17% | 59,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 13% | 22,300 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 13% | 15,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 13% | 6,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 9% | 33,950 | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 9% | 32,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 9% | 24,500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 4% | 900 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 4% | 26,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 4% | 2,890 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 4% | 23,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 4% | 16,500 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 4% | 35,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2013 Lexus ES350 recalls (1)
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Forward collision avoidance: crash imminent braking
Problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Avalon and Avalon Hybrid vehicles manufactured October 19, 2012 to October 27, 2015 and 2013-2015 Lexus ES350 and ES300h vehicles manufactured June 18, 2012 to July 6, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with a Pre-Collision System (PCS) as optional equipment. In these vehicles, the PCS may unexpectedly activate and apply the brakes when the radar detects a steel joint or plate in the roadway as an object.
Risk: A vehicle that unexpectedly brakes increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace certain PCS components, free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's numbers for this campaign are F1V and F2E.
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.
The contact owns a 2013 Lexus ES350. The contact stated that while driving at 45 MPH, the contact heard a loud gunshot like sound and the sunroof shattered into pieces. The contact stated that small fragments of glass fell all over him due to the failure however, he was not injured. The contact…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO CLOSE TO THE SUN ROOF, THERE WAS A LOUD EXPLOSION COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT BECAME AWARE THAT THE SUN ROOF GLASS HAD SHATTERED. THE CONTACT CONTACTED CHATHAM PARKWAY LEXUS (1120 CHATHAM PKWY, SAVANNAH…
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 lexus es350. While driving approximately 40 mph, an explosion like sound was heard. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and discovered that the sun roof had shattered. There were no injuries. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 LEXUS ES350. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE SUN ROOF EXPLODED AND GLASS ENTERED THE VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED OR INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LEXUS OF WINTER PARK (305 N SEMORAN BLVD, WINTER PARK, FL 32792, [redacted]) WHERE A DIAGNOSTIC…
Takata airbag recall
Other Lexus ES350 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 ES350 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 ES350 | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 ES350 | 5 | 0 |
| 2020 ES350 | 5 | 1 |
| 2019 ES350 | 5 | 2 |
| 2018 ES350 | 5 | 2 |
| 2017 ES350 | 22 | 1 |
| 2016 ES350 | 21 | 1 |
| 2015 ES350 | 16 | 1 |
| 2014 ES350 | 28 | 1 |
| 2013 | 23 | 1 |
| 2012 ES350 | 89 | 3 |
| 2011 ES350 | 153 | 3 |
| 2010 ES350 | 137 | 5 |
| 2009 ES350 | 145 | 5 |
| 2008 ES350 | 255 | 4 |
| 2007 ES350 | 539 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Lexus ES350?
Owners most often report air bags, visibility, service brakes problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2013 Lexus ES350?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2013 Lexus ES350 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other ES350 model years, the 2013 has about as many complaints as a typical year, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.