2013 Lexus GS Hybrid Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other GS Hybrid years
- Not enough data 2nd of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Lexus GS Hybrid. That ranks 2nd out of 11 GS Hybrid model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 28,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 2owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2013 Lexus GS Hybrid 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 | 1 | 50% | 28,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 50% | 25,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2013 Lexus GS Hybrid recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2013 Lexus GS Hybrid.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Pedestrian alert sounds (DP22005) — opened Jan 27, 2023, closed Aug 7, 2023, led to recall 22V063000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Left front tire locks up and pulls to the right when making a emergency stop
I was driving a 2013 lexus gs450 hybrid on the 15 freeway at 50-55 miles per hour when i heard a loud explosion similar to a gunshot or tire failure in the cabin area. I immediately pulled over, exited and vehicle and found the sunroof had exploded, leaving an approximate one foot by six inch piece…
Other Lexus GS Hybrid years
← 2011 GS Hybrid · 2015 GS Hybrid →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 GS Hybrid | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 GS Hybrid | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 GS Hybrid | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 GS Hybrid | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 GS Hybrid | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 | 2 | 0 |
| 2011 GS Hybrid | 2 | 2 |
| 2010 GS Hybrid | 0 | 2 |
| 2009 GS Hybrid | 0 | 2 |
| 2008 GS Hybrid | 2 | 2 |
| 2007 GS Hybrid | 8 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Lexus GS Hybrid?
Owners most often report service brakes, visibility/wiper problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2013 Lexus GS Hybrid?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2013 Lexus GS Hybrid a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other GS Hybrid model years, the 2013 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.