2013 Lexus GS 350 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 19%of 26 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 7,207miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the brakes of the 2013 Lexus GS 350, 19% of the 26 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 7,207 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“On 8/22/13 , I was driving on the street about 30 miles per hour . The car was braked and locked up all by it self . My foot was on the accelerator at the time and not on the brake . The brake light lite up on the dash board and the I press the accelerator but the car would not move . When I put my foot on the brake paddle , the car would go until it hit about 10 miles per hour then locked up again . I had it towed to the Lexus service center around 10 pm . The service center was closed but the brake unlocked by itself . I drove home and drive to the Lexus dealer next day . …”
NHTSA complaint #10550502, filed 2013-11, 9,414 miles“Continued problem with the brakes loud growling noise when light foot pressure is applied or let up and the car is stopped. Was informed by the dealer that is normal for all new Lexus models. It appears to me that the dealer does not want to address the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10663218, filed 2014-12, 5,000 miles“Rear brakes were sticking and squeaking. Dealer inspected and found rear caliper slides seized causing rear brake pads to get worn to 0 mm. Car only has 12k miles. When asked why, was told, because you don't drive enough miles per year.”
NHTSA complaint #11015571, filed 2017-08“The contact owns a 2013 Lexus GS 350. The contact received a notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v270000 (brakes) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to perform the recall repair. The dealer informed that the part would not become available until mid august of 2014. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.”
NHTSA complaint #10617871, filed 2014-07Related recalls
- 14V270000May 22, 2014Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2013 Lexus GS 350 vehicles manufactured June 8, 2012, through December 26…Covers: Lexus GS 350 2013
Related service bulletins
- 10234307Mar 2, 2023DP: Although the Brake Booster and Brake Booster Pump Assembly are covered by Lexus?s New Vehicle Limited Warranty for 4 years or 50,000 miles (whichever comes first), we at…
- 10173803Mar 10, 2020TSB: Some 2013 ? 2020 model year Lexus AWD F Sport and non-F Sport model vehicles may exhibit a squeal/squeak noise from the front brake pads. For customers who find this…
- 10173796Mar 9, 2020TSB: Some 2013 ? 2020 model year GS and RC model vehicles may exhibit a squeal/squeak noise from the front brake pads. This is only applicable on 2WD F Sport vehicles. This…
- 10171711Jan 9, 2020TSB: Some 2013 ? 2019 model year GS and RC model vehicles may exhibit a squeal/squeak noise from the front brake pads. This is only applicable on 2WD F Sport vehicles. This…
- 10154791Feb 4, 2019TSB: REVISION NOTICE February 4, 2019 Rev2: G541 Applicability has been updated to include 2019 model year GS 300, GS 350, RC 300 and RC 350 vehicles. ? The Introduction and…
- 10150017Sep 12, 2018TSB: Some 2013 ? 2018 model year Lexus vehicles AWD F Sport models and non-F Sport models may exhibit a squeal/squeak noise from the front brake pads. For customers who find this…
- 10152221Jan 23, 2017TT: In the event of brake repair occurring on an applicable vehicle, please use the images below to identify which rotors are installed on the vehicle. Some applicable vehicles…
- 10134354Jul 12, 2016TSB: Some Standard/Luxury grade AWD GS 350 vehicles may exhibit a front brake squeak while traveling at low speeds. A new brake pad kit is available to reduce the likelihood of…
- 10087822Jul 12, 2016Tsb: some standard/luxury grade awd gs 350 vehicles may exhibit a front brake squeak while traveling at low speeds. A new brake pad kit is available to reduce the likelihood of…
- 10086486Jul 12, 2016Tsb: some standard/luxury grade awd gs 350 vehicles may exhibit a front brake squeak while traveling at low speeds. A new brake pad kit is available to reduce the likelihood of…
Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 2013 Lexus GS 350
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Lexus GS 350
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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