2013 Lexus GS recalls and problems
No recalls and 19 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2013 Lexus GS.
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2013 Lexus GS 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.
Battery life is very short sometimes lasting no more than 9 months.
2013 Lexus GS350, VIN […], manufactured 04/2013. Mileage at repair was approximately 117,310–117,485 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…
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…
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…
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
GS model years compared
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 0 | 10 | 2 | 0 |
| 2011 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 0 | 19 | 3 | 1 |
| 2014 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Across all years, the 2006 GS has the most complaints (44). All Lexus GS years →
Questions
- Does the 2013 Lexus GS have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2013 Lexus GS as of October 27, 2026.
- What are the most common problems with the 2013 Lexus GS?
- Owners have filed 19 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is steering (5 complaints), followed by electrical system (3).
- How many 2013 Lexus GS complaints mention a crash or fire?
- 3 of 19 complaints report a crash and 1 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 30, 2026.