2013 Lexus GS recalls & problems
NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls for the 2013 Lexus GS and 19 owner complaints. The part owners complain about most is steering (5 reports), followed by electrical system (3). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers – enter your VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your car still has an open recall.
2013 Lexus GS problems by component
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 5 | 1 | 0 | 2 | |
| Electrical System | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Air Bags | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | |
| Seats | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Latest owner complaints
Unknown or Other · Aug 30, 2026 · AZ
Battery life is very short sometimes lasting no more than 9 months.
Unknown or Other · Jul 3, 2026 · TX
2013 Lexus GS350, VIN [XXX], manufactured 04/2013. Mileage at repair was approximately 117,310â117,485 miles. During diagnosis for check-engine/EVAP codes, liquid gasoline was found inside the EVAP canister / Leak Detection Pump assembly. This EVAP component is intended to handle fuel vapor, and the presence of liquid fuel appears abnormal. The vehicle had multiple EVAP…
Electrical System · Mar 22, 2026 · AL
The servo motor is bad per Lexus dealership. There is a recall for this exact problem for newer models. Years 2013 - 2016 should be included. My daughter has a 2006 Lexus, and it has the exact same problem. Lexus has a problem with their HVAC systems. The air conditioning stalls when turning on and goes from cold to warm when car is is idling.
Steering · Dec 19, 2025 · 71,000 miles · CA
The contact called on behalf of the owner of a 2013 Lexus GS 350. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle while making a right or left turn, and the steering wheel was moved all the way. The contact stated that it felt like the tires were driving over a bumpy road. In addition, the…
Service Brakes · May 30, 2025 · OR
Brake actuator or booster accumulator, always has been failing on Toyota/lexus hybrids, they need to do another bulletin or TSD because the malfunction is unsafe and many drivers are reporting it
Engine · May 24, 2025 · CA
I started my car in the morning and when I started the engine it was an instant extreme rough idle with the engine light and traction control light blinking on my dashboard and the engine cuts out on its own. I have my car at a Toyota dealership since itâs closer than the Lexus dealership and they have ran an extensive testing diagnostic on my car resulting in a valve stuck…
Steering · Jul 15, 2024 · SC
I own a 2013 GS350 RWD BASE MODEL. I have been having issues with the steering in this car since it was purchased in 2021 with100k miles. It seems to do great at lower speeds or on curvy roads, but when I drive on interstate going straight at around 70 to 80 mph is where it really becomes noticeable. The vehicle does not want to drive straight for anything. It does not pull in…
Unknown or Other · May 30, 2024 · FL
Customer notice deterioration of the seat and proceeding monitoring the seat it was observed in 2021, 2023 & 2014 that while utilizing the seat heating electrical component the seat developed cracks as the heat released a burning sensation to the skin.
Seats · May 30, 2024 · FL
Customer notice deterioration of the seat and proceeding monitoring the seat it was observed in 2021, 2023 & 2014 that while utilizing the seat heating electrical component the seat developed cracks as the heat released a burning sensation to the skin.
Vehicle Speed Control · Jan 16, 2024 · IN · crash · fire · 2 injured
This was an unintended acceleration with non functional braking of a Lexus GS 350. This occured on December 18 around 8:00 AM. The driver noticed an orange triangular light in the dash while travelling slowly through a neighborhood less than a mile from the incident. While approaching a lighted intersection, the car suddenly accelerated when the brake pedal was depressed. The…
Service Brakes · Jan 16, 2024 · IN · crash · fire · 2 injured
This was an unintended acceleration with non functional braking of a Lexus GS 350. This occured on December 18 around 8:00 AM. The driver noticed an orange triangular light in the dash while travelling slowly through a neighborhood less than a mile from the incident. While approaching a lighted intersection, the car suddenly accelerated when the brake pedal was depressed. The…
Electrical System · Mar 24, 2023 · SC
clock inoperable Lumber Support Button/ Motor is inoperable. Lexus Dealership found that the cable is broken and needs to be replaced on the Driver and Passenger side. As the cable is broken it makes the driver side seat loose
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Frequently asked questions
Does the 2013 Lexus GS have any recalls?
No safety recalls are listed for the 2013 Lexus GS in NHTSA's recall database. Recalls can still be issued later, so check again by VIN before buying.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Lexus GS?
Based on 19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most reported areas are steering (5), electrical system (3), service brakes (3).
Have there been crashes or injuries linked to the 2013 Lexus GS?
Owners reported 3 crashes, 1 fire, 10 injuries and 0 deaths in complaints to NHTSA. These are unverified owner reports, not findings of fault.