2013 Lexus ES recalls and problems
No recalls and 34 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2013 Lexus ES.
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2013 Lexus ES recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Most reported problems
Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.
What owners report
Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.
Brake Master Cylinder need to be replaced due to internal malfunction. If not replaced, the master cylinder may fail and I could face a safety issue in the form of brake pedal or brake failure. The problem has been confirmed by Lexus Southwest Houston who performed diagnostic and found code C1391 to be present. The…
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2013 Lexus ES350. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale on Facebook Marketplace. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 127,000; however, a Carfax vehicle history reported the mileage at 199,000.
Lexus of Sarasota Fl confirmed a Faulty brake actuators causing brake , skid control and ABS light to come on which created an immediate and extremely dangerous driving situation as I was on an interstate highway driving at 70 mph. It’s been confirmed that multiply Lexus models and years have had numerous brake…
The contact owns a 2013 Lexus ES 300H. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle jerked abnormally. The service ABS, Brakes, and hazard warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed; however, no cause for the failure was…
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID: 15V728000, Report Date: 11/3/ 2015, Vehicles Affected: 30,812 Consequence: A vehicle that unexpectedly brakes increases the risk of a crash. What To Do: Remedy parts for a permanent fix for this issue are not yet available. On 11/18, 2015, Toyota sent owners an interim notification and dealers will…
ES model years compared
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 0 | 41 | 2 | 0 |
| 2011 | 0 | 46 | 6 | 0 |
| 2012 | 0 | 31 | 5 | 1 |
| 2013 | 0 | 34 | 3 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 | 9 | 2 | 0 |
Across all years, the 2007 ES has the most complaints (125). All Lexus ES years →
Questions
- Does the 2013 Lexus ES have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2013 Lexus ES as of October 27, 2026.
- What are the most common problems with the 2013 Lexus ES?
- Owners have filed 34 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is service brakes (10 complaints), followed by electrical system (8).
- How many 2013 Lexus ES complaints mention a crash or fire?
- 3 of 34 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 2 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received October 1, 2026.