2013 Lexus GS Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 26%of 19 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 71,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the steering of the 2013 Lexus GS, 26% of the 19 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 71,000 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.
“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“Notchy steering feel at highway speed. The steering exhibit an intermittent non-binding, notchy steering feeling and/or steering wheel does not self-center condition when driving at highway speeds. Life threatening. Veers to left or right and needs quick correction.”
NHTSA complaint #11414773, filed 2021-05, 80,550 miles“I own a 2013 GS350 RWD BASE MODEL. I have been having issues with the steering in this car since it was purchased in 2021 with100k miles. It seems to do great at lower speeds or on curvy roads, but when I drive on interstate going straight at around 70 to 80 mph is where it really becomes noticeable. The vehicle does not want to drive straight for anything. It does not pull in one certain direction; it is literally all over the road. …”
NHTSA complaint #11602157, filed 2024-07“When driving at highway speeds for more than 10 minutes the steering becomes increasingly stiff until it starts locking the wheel in position. It takes quite a bit of force to get it to unlock and then whatever new position it's in it will lock that new position. It will lock in a straight line or in a turn so I could let go of the wheel and it will keep turning. This leads to a potentially dangerous ping ponging back and forth until I get it to lock in a position that matches the road to stay in my lane. …”
NHTSA complaint #11510368, filed 2023-03“The contact called on behalf of the owner of a 2013 Lexus GS 350. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle while making a right or left turn, and the steering wheel was moved all the way. The contact stated that it felt like the tires were driving over a bumpy road. In addition, the vehicle independently veered to the left while driving. No warning lights were illuminated. …”
NHTSA complaint #11706159, filed 2025-12, 71,000 milesSteering: other model years
Other parts of the 2013 Lexus GS
3 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Lexus GS
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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