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Lexus GSModel year report

2013 Lexus GS Problems

Complaints
19filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
71,000miles, 7 complaints with mileage
Recalls
0campaigns on record
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
31 mpgcombined, 3.5L 6-cyl · hybrid RWD · 29 city / 34 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2013 Lexus GS (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 19 consumer complaints for the 2013 Lexus GS. The part named most often is steering, with 5 complaints (26% of the total), followed by brakes (3) and electrical system (3). 7 of the complaints include a mileage, and 14% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 71,000 miles. Of all complaints, 3 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 4 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 45 technical service bulletins for this model year.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Body and structure (1), Suspension (1), Vehicle speed control (1).

Example complaints

Steering: “September 27th 2017 - 2013 Lexus GS 350 for 26432 from santa monica Lexus in los angeles california sold the car without the dealer revealing recalls on the car by california law it is illegal to not disclose information on november 2nd 2018 17 he was my one airbag deployed later I found out that her hair back would not even have to believe in the dealer did not disclose that at the time of purchase which is a loofah january 1st of 2019 I received a letter from the manufacturer telling me to return a car because of dashboard recall dealership dealership refuse to fix the dashboard send with…”

NHTSA complaint #11318873, filed 2020-03, 60,698 miles

Brakes: “This was an unintended acceleration with non functional braking of a Lexus GS 350. This occured on December 18 around 8:00 AM. The driver noticed an orange triangular light in the dash while travelling slowly through a neighborhood less than a mile from the incident. While approaching a lighted intersection, the car suddenly accelerated when the brake pedal was depressed. The brake pedal was stiff and did not work. The driver tried to avoid another vehicle by veering right. The car hit a curb, travelled over a small hill and ended up in a parking lot after the ensuing damage disabled the car. …”

NHTSA complaint #11565745, filed 2024-01

Electrical system: “The struts are failing (leaking) and this is a known problem across the internet. Also, the door lock actuators stop working periodically. And finally, the rear defroster stoped working. I've owned much cheaper cars with well over 100,000 miles and never experienced these problems. This car only has 82,000 and well taken care of as I have another car that I lease and the Lexus is usually in the garage.”

NHTSA complaint #11322332, filed 2020-04, 82,000 miles

Other or unknown: “Customer notice deterioration of the seat and proceeding monitoring the seat it was observed in 2021, 2023 & 2014 that while utilizing the seat heating electrical component the seat developed cracks as the heat released a burning sensation to the skin.”

NHTSA complaint #11591442, filed 2024-05

Mileage when problems were reported

14% of the 7 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 69,500 and 73,676 miles.

0%0–100%10–2514%25–5057%50–7529%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (7 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 71,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

20205202120222023202420252026
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2013 Lexus GS version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
GS 450h RWD3.5L 6-cyl · hybridCVT293431$2,650

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2013 Lexus GS in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 45 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 45 bulletins →

Other model years of the Lexus GS

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20165—2—19—Not enough data
20131971,0000—31—Stable
20101050,0000—23—Not enough data
200815105,5000———Falling
200725102,6002——Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200644110,0006—22Not compared (before 2008)Falling

All Lexus GS model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2013 Lexus GS have?

NHTSA recorded 19 consumer complaints for the 2013 Lexus GS as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2013 Lexus GS is reported most often?

Steering is named most often, in 5 complaints (26% of the total), followed by brakes with 3.

Has the 2013 Lexus GS been recalled?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2013 Lexus GS get?

The EPA rates the 2013 Lexus GS (GS 450h, 3.5L 6-cyl · hybrid) at 31 mpg combined, 29 city and 34 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,650 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2013 Lexus GS reported?

Among the 7 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 71,000 miles and the middle half falls between 69,500 and 73,676 miles; 14% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.