Does the 2013 Lexus ES350 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2013 Lexus ES350, the most recent reported on November 3, 2015 (Forward collision avoidance: crash imminent braking). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2013 Lexus ES350?

Owners have filed 23 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is air bags (4 complaints), followed by visibility (4).

How many 2013 Lexus ES350 complaints mention a crash or fire?

5 of 23 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 4 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2013 Lexus ES350 recalls and problems

1 recall and 23 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2013 Lexus ES350.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2013 Lexus ES350 recalls

Forward collision avoidance: crash imminent braking

NHTSA campaign 15V728000 · reported November 3, 2015 · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing · 30,812 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Avalon and Avalon Hybrid vehicles manufactured October 19, 2012 to October 27, 2015 and 2013-2015 Lexus ES350 and ES300h vehicles manufactured June 18, 2012 to July 6, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with a Pre-Collision System (PCS) as optional equipment. In these vehicles, the PCS may unexpectedly activate and apply the brakes when the radar detects a steel joint or plate in the roadway as an object.
The risk: A vehicle that unexpectedly brakes increases the risk of a crash.
The fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace certain PCS components, free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's numbers for this campaign are F1V and F2E.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Air bags4
Visibility4
Service brakes3
Unknown or other3
Vehicle speed control3
Seats2
Steering2
Structure2
Electrical system1
Fuel/propulsion system1

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Aug 25, 2021 · Visibility · 135,394 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Lexus ES350. The contact stated that while driving at 45 MPH, the contact heard a loud gunshot like sound and the sunroof shattered into pieces. The contact stated that small fragments of glass fell all over him due to the failure however, he was not injured. The contact pulled over, cleaned…

Dec 23, 2020 · Visibility · 64,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO CLOSE TO THE SUN ROOF, THERE WAS A LOUD EXPLOSION COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT BECAME AWARE THAT THE SUN ROOF GLASS HAD SHATTERED. THE CONTACT CONTACTED CHATHAM PARKWAY LEXUS (1120 CHATHAM PKWY, SAVANNAH, GA 31405, [phone…

Nov 29, 2019 · Visibility · 55,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 LEXUS ES350. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, AN EXPLOSION LIKE SOUND WAS HEARD. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND DISCOVERED THAT THE SUN ROOF HAD SHATTERED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS…

Nov 30, 2018 · Visibility · 23,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 LEXUS ES350. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE SUN ROOF EXPLODED AND GLASS ENTERED THE VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED OR INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LEXUS OF WINTER PARK (305 N SEMORAN BLVD, WINTER PARK, FL 32792, [phone removed]) WHERE A DIAGNOSTIC APPOINTMENT WAS…

Nov 11, 2017 · Air bags · 38,450 miles
TAKATA AIRBAG RECALL

ES350 model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2010	5	137	10	0
2011	3	153	7	0
2012	3	89	3	2
2013	1	23	5	0
2014	1	28	4	0
2015	1	16	1	0
2016	1	21	1	0

Across all years, the 2007 ES350 has the most complaints (539). All Lexus ES350 years →

Questions

Does the 2013 Lexus ES350 have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2013 Lexus ES350, the most recent reported on November 3, 2015 (Forward collision avoidance: crash imminent braking). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Lexus ES350?: Owners have filed 23 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is air bags (4 complaints), followed by visibility (4).
How many 2013 Lexus ES350 complaints mention a crash or fire?: 5 of 23 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 4 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received August 25, 2021.