2013 Lexus ES Hybrid Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 25%of 8 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 63,505miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the brakes of the 2013 Lexus ES Hybrid, 25% of the 8 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 63,505 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Abs brake failure code c1391 brakes failed to function during emergency stop while in motion dry city street, lucky there was no accident. Cost of repair $ 5000.00 by Lexus dealer. This is an ongoing issue with both Lexus and toyota vehicles. Also cruise control function does not work after this happened as the ABS system is now disabled. ``````````````````”
NHTSA complaint #11152308, filed 2018-11, 10 miles“The contact owns a 2013 Lexus ES300 Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle experienced a sudden and significant reduction in braking efficiency. The contact stated that the brake pedal became extremely stiff and rigid, requiring excessive force to be depressed to stop the vehicle. Simultaneously, the Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning light illuminated. The dealer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 127,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11743520, filed 2026-06, 127,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10165999Sep 11, 2019Dealer Package: Lexus has received reports regarding the Brake Booster and Brake Booster Pump Assemblies on certain 2013 ? 2015 model year ES 300h vehicles. These reports have…
- 10165998Sep 11, 2019Dealer Email: Lexus has received reports regarding the Brake Booster and Brake Booster Pump Assemblies on certain 2013 ? 2015 model year ES 300h vehicles. These reports have…
- 10165997Sep 11, 2019Region Letter: Lexus has received reports regarding the Brake Booster and Brake Booster Pump Assemblies on certain 2013 - 2015 model year ES 300h vehicles. These reports have…
- 10165996Sep 11, 2019Region Email: In our continuing efforts to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Lexus is announcing a Customer Support Program to provide coverage for Brake Booster and…
- 10165989Sep 4, 2019TSB: Some 2013 ? 2015 model year ES300h vehicles may exhibit a condition where the brake, ABS, and/or TRAC warning lights are on and/or a Check VSC message displays. One or more…
Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 2013 Lexus ES Hybrid
3 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Lexus ES Hybrid
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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