2013 Lexus ES350 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 22%of 23 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 55,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the visibility of the 2013 Lexus ES350, 22% of the 23 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 55,000 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.
“We purchased this vehicle as a certified pre-owned in late june 2015. The windshield has a distortion that is exacerbated at night. Headlights and rear tail lamps appear in triple on vehicles. On dark/dim lit roads, the oncoming traffic's headlights appears in vertical multiples and is a safety hazard bordering on being a fatal incident. Two other similar complaints have been filed with NHTSA under the es300 category. This appears to be a lamination problem and a manufacturer's defect. Lexus denies seeing the problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10779920, filed 2015-10, 16,500 miles“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 not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 55,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11282900, filed 2019-11, 55,000 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 out his vehicle and was able to drive the vehicle home. The contact called the dealer where he was informed that there were no recalls on his vehicle. The manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was 135,394.”
NHTSA complaint #11430439, filed 2021-08, 135,394 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10182961Oct 30, 2020TT: HVAC drain tube is found to blocked/clogged.
- 10205375Jul 28, 2014Window and Windshield kProduct Report Tips - Multiple Vehicles
- 10132745Jul 28, 2014Tech Tip: Tips for writing a DPR (Dealer Product Report) on manufacturing issues for windows and windshields.
- 10060752May 29, 2014Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10205352Dec 19, 2013Windshield Wiper Blade Maintenance and cleaning
- 10132006Dec 19, 2013This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0092-13.
- 10132004Dec 19, 2013The following procedures are recommended during routine maintenance or in the event of a customer concern for wiper performance.
- 10205383Nov 2, 2013Spots in Window Glass - vehicle exterior
- 10132082Nov 2, 2013Spots in Window glass
- 10205340Sep 12, 2013HVAC Odor Maintenance
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
Other parts of the 2013 Lexus ES350
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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