2013 Lexus GS 350 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other GS 350 years
- Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 13 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 26 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Lexus GS 350. That ranks 2nd out of 13 GS 350 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes (5 complaints, 19%), typically at around 7,207 miles. Complaints mention 4 crashes, 4 injuries. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 26owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 4complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2013 Lexus GS 350 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 | 5 | 19% | 7,207 | — | — |
| Structure | 4 | 15% | 67,710 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 3 | 12% | 1,100 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 12% | 74,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 3 | 12% | 11,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 12% | 56,250 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 12% | 9,414 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 8% | 49,800 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 8% | 6,500 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 8% | 11,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 4% | 1,100 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 4% | 200 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 4% | 74,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 4% | 16,900 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 4% | 11,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2013 Lexus GS 350 recalls (3)
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Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Problem: 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 certain 2014-2015 Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser, 2018 Avalon, Corolla, 2014 FJ Cruiser, 2017 Sienna and Lexus 2018 ES 350, 2018-2019 GS 300, 2013-2014 GS350, 2014-2015 GX 460, IS 350 and LX 570, 2014 IS F, 2018-2019 IS 350, LC 500H and LS 500H, 2013-2015 LS 460, 2015 NX 200T and RC350, 2017 RC 200T and RX 350. Toyota also removed the 2018-2019 Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser and 2018-2019 Lexus GX 460 and LX 570 and 2019 NX300 from inclusion in this recall. On March 19, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include 2015 Lexus GS350 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Risk: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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 20LB01 and 20LA01 for Lexus vehicles.
Service brakes, hydraulic:pedals and linkages
Problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2013 Lexus GS 350 vehicles manufactured June 8, 2012, through December 26, 2012. In the affected vehicles, the switch that senses the amount of pressure that the driver is applying to the brake pedal may fail.
Risk: If the switch fails, the vehicle may begin braking without the driver's input, and without illuminating the brake lights, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake pedal support assembly which includes the brake pedal load sensing switch, free of charge. Toyota sent owners an interim notification letter in late June 2014 to advise owners of the recall. Owners received a second letter after the remedy parts were available in mid-July. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
Steering
Problem: Toyota is recalling certain model year 2013 lexus gs350 vehicles, manufactured from december 12, 2011, through february 7, 2012. The steering control electronic control unit (ecu) programming for the variable gear ratio steering (vgrs) system could cause the steering wheel to become off-centered when restarting immediately after the vehicle is parked with the steering wheel turned.
Risk: If this occurs, the driver may not realize that the steering wheel is off-centered when pulling from a parked position, the vehicle could maneuver in an unexpected direction, resulting in a crash.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and lexus dealers will update the vgrs system free of charge. The safety recall began on june 7, 2012. Owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
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.
As i was driving in the early morning, i opened the moonroof. 5 minutes later i decided to close it because it got cold fast in the car. Upon closing, the moonroof glass self exploded as i was driving 40-45mph. The glass was everywhere. I had to immediately pull over and asses why and what had…
My ac compressor has gone out in this car, it is on backorder they say but its been two weeks in addition i have called several lexus dealerships including the main lexus company and they dont have any in stock and over 20+ on back order which clearly indicates there is a fault in them. I have gone…
My sunroof exploded while i was driving down a residential street. I was driving at a speed of 30mph. I was the only car on the street when i heard a loud pop; it sounded like a shotgun. Afterwards, i heard a cackling sound coming from the top of my car. As a made a complete stop at a red light, i…
Today while driving down a residential street at 30mph, my sunroof exploded. Upon stopping at a red light, i opened my sunroof visor a little, and i observed my sunroof was shattered. It was a loud pop, in comparison to the sound of a shotgun.
Infotainment notifications entirely obscure rear camera view of cars. This is true of all toyota a d lexus models using the infotainment system.
Other Lexus GS 350 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 GS 350 | 0 | 2 |
| 2018 GS 350 | 1 | 2 |
| 2017 GS 350 | 4 | 1 |
| 2016 GS 350 | 3 | 0 |
| 2015 GS 350 | 15 | 1 |
| 2014 GS 350 | 16 | 1 |
| 2013 | 26 | 3 |
| 2011 GS 350 | 4 | 3 |
| 2010 GS 350 | 7 | 3 |
| 2009 GS 350 | 8 | 3 |
| 2008 GS 350 | 19 | 4 |
| 2007 GS 350 | 57 | 5 |
| 2006 GS 350 | 1 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Lexus GS 350?
Owners most often report service brakes, structure, electrical system problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2013 Lexus GS 350?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2013 Lexus GS 350 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other GS 350 model years, the 2013 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.