2013 Lexus ES Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 32%of 34 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 58,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the brakes of the 2013 Lexus ES, 32% of the 34 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 58,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“The pcs (pre collision system) warning icon flashed in the display indicating that the pcs was temporarily unavailable. The vehicle was being driven on a highway. Pulled over to look in the owners manual only to find that the manual told me to stop. We proceeded to return home without experiencing any adverse handling. I really don't feel safe driving the car not knowing if the pcs system will fail.”
NHTSA complaint #11362293, filed 2020-10, 34,200 miles“I was parking my car on a commercial complex. I am pressing on the brake as the car slows down. When I further pressed on the brake, the car instead of taking a complete stop, accelerated. It hit the building in front of me. When trying to back up, it accelerated again in reverse. I pressed the brake really hard then it stopped.”
NHTSA complaint #10970855, filed 2017-04, 58,000 miles“As a dominos delivery driver, I am constantly braking in neighborhoods, on main roads, highways, parking lots, you name it. It’s important for me as a safe driver to be able to rely on my vehicle to perform properly. Recently, I’ve had multiple failures to stop as the code “c1391” has come up and has intermittently shut off proper control of my braking system. …”
NHTSA complaint #11681600, filed 2025-08“I was driving down the highway coming up on a traffic jam put on the brakes and several warning. Lights came on the dash and my power brakes failed. I was barely able to stop the car without hitting someone. From that point forward the brakes did not work properly, the regenerative braking system did not function. also, the cruise control stopped functioning. …”
NHTSA complaint #11555537, filed 2023-11“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 dealer cannot initiate goodwill request regarding an expired CSP despite my low mileage. I called Lexus and open a case. The case manager confirmed the code was present with the dealership who perform the diagnosis. …”
NHTSA complaint #11768209, filed 2026-10Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 20% |
| 2024 | 1 | 11% |
| 2023 | 2 | 20% |
| 2022 | 1 | 9% |
| 2021 | 1 | 4% |
| 2020 | 3 | 17% |
| 2019 | 4 | 12% |
| 2016 | 2 | 22% |
| 2013 | 11 | 32% |
| 2011 | 3 | 7% |
| 2010 | 1 | 2% |
| 2009 | 1 | 4% |
| 2008 | 2 | 3% |
| 2007 | 6 | 5% |
| 2005 | 1 | 2% |
| 2004 | 1 | 6% |
| 2003 | 4 | 17% |
| 2002 | 2 | 7% |
| 2000 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 2013 Lexus ES
8 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsForward collision avoidance
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Lexus ES
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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