2013 Lexus LX Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Sep 1, 2026 · 3 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other LX years
Not enough data 7th of 17 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Lexus LX. That ranks 7th out of 17 LX model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is suspension (2 complaints, 67%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Lexus LX
White Nova Lexus LX 600 VJA310 F Sport. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: Ethan Llamas, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2013 Lexus LX problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Suspension2
Service Brakes1
Structure1
Trailer Hitches1
Vehicle Speed Control1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Suspension267%———
Service Brakes133%———
Structure133%———
Trailer Hitches133%———
Vehicle Speed Control133%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2025, with 2 complaints
2025: 2202522026: 120261

n = 3 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2013 Lexus LX recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2013 Lexus LX.

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 LX570 with a ProPride 3P Trailer Sway Control Hitch attached. The contact stated that while hauling an ATC trailer, the trailer was pulling to one side. The vehicle was taken to the independent mechanic who installed the trailer hitch, but no cause for the issue was…

Trailer Hitches · received Sep 1, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11761229

Reference vehicle has only 71000 miles, yet according to Lexus dealer the rust has covered so much that vehicle is unrepairable compared to the car value. The rust has spread to frame that caused it to be to safety issue for the occupants. The suspension and associated parts have rusted, and fluids…

Structure · received Mar 12, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11647791

When Automatic Height Control system check warning light comes ON, both LX570 traction control system and ABS behave strangely. This happened three time in one day. When the vehicle was in standing in an uphill to join the road, during acceleration, traction control system light starts to splash…

Vehicle Speed Control · received Mar 12, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11647796

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2013 Lexus LX?

Owners most often report suspension, service brakes, structure problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2013 Lexus LX?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2013 Lexus LX a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other LX model years, the 2013 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.