2013 Lexus ES350 Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 13%of 23 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 6,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2013 Lexus ES350, 13% of the 23 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 6,000 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.
“The contact owns a 2013 Lexus ES350. While driving approximately 60 MPH, the cruise control leveler fractured from the base of the steering column the vehicle was driven to the dealer. The parts for the repair were not available. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 42,300. Updated 06/13/17”
NHTSA complaint #10958767, filed 2017-03, 42,300 miles“The contact owns a 2013 Lexus ES350. The contact stated that while driving 5 MPH, the vehicle suddenly accelerated and the brakes failed to immediately stop the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer however, the technician was unable to diagnosed the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileage was 6,000. The consumer stated she and her husband leased the vehicle. However, after the sudden acceleration incident, they broke the lease and returned the vehicle. Updated 05/08/14”
NHTSA complaint #10573417, filed 2014-03, 6,000 miles“The contact owns a 2013 Lexus ES350. The contact stated that while traveling approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle erroneously accelerated. The contact was unable to stop the vehicle by applying the brakes or shifting into park. The failure ceased once the vehicle was shifted into neutral and the brakes became responsive. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but the failure could not be duplicated. No repairs were performed. The manufacturer was notified and no solution was offered. The failure mileage was 2,890. Updated 01/08/14 tire skid marks were observed in the road. Updated 01/09/14”
NHTSA complaint #10556805, filed 2013-12, 2,890 milesVehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 20% |
| 2018 | 2 | 40% |
| 2017 | 1 | 5% |
| 2016 | 2 | 10% |
| 2015 | 2 | 13% |
| 2014 | 1 | 4% |
| 2013 | 3 | 13% |
| 2012 | 2 | 2% |
| 2011 | 2 | 1% |
| 2010 | 7 | 5% |
| 2009 | 24 | 17% |
| 2008 | 39 | 15% |
| 2007 | 127 | 24% |
Other parts of the 2013 Lexus ES350
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Lexus ES350
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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