2013 Lexus GX Problems
- Complaints
- 10filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 2,800miles, 4 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2013 Lexus GX (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 2013 Lexus GX. The part named most often is fuel system, with 3 complaints (30% of the total), followed by other or unknown (3) and air bags (2). 4 of the complaints include a mileage, and 75% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 2,800 miles. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 73 technical service bulletins for this model year. Other or unknown complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part.
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.
- Fuel system3 30%
- Other or unknown3 30%
- Air bags2 20%
- Electrical system2 20%
- Body and structure2 20%
- Lane departure1 10%
- Suspension1 10%
- Tires1 10%
Also reported: Vehicle speed control (1), Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (1), Wheels (1).
Example complaints
Fuel system: “This is a bad experience to my car 2013 Lexus gx460. I was driving on the highway and my car lost control. I experienced a loss in power and acceleration, a decrease in fuel efficiency. I had to tow my car to the shop and turned out the fuel pump was malfunction that need to be replaced. I was so disappointed it since my car is kind a new and it only had around 100k miles on it at that time. And I just bought it from a Lexus dealership 2 years ago. I thought Lexus parts last longer than that? I had to pay out of pocket to fix the issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #11331214, filed 2020-06, 109,159 milesOther or unknown: “Lexus issued a Warranty Enhancement Program sometime in 2022. It stated that if the check engine light would illuminate due to moisture and cold in the air injection pumps and air switching valves. The warranty would be good until 10 years from first use which is 10/23 for this vehicle. I was not experiencing the problem at the time I received the notice so I files it. …”
NHTSA complaint #11540470, filed 2023-08Air bags: “This issue began after I brought unrepaired recall concerns to the dealership’s General Manager and was told I would need to sign an NDA and failed to provide the recall part numbers as agreed. When I received my vehicle back, I immediately noticed physical changes to my instrument panel. I then reviewed four years of photos and videos stored on my original devices and discovered approximately twenty date‑stamped images showing drill holes, pry marks, tool damage, and components of the instrument cluster visibly moving, changing, or disappearing over time. …”
NHTSA complaint #11753089, filed 2026-07Electrical system: “In 2018 shottenkirk desert lexus marked two recalls as completed but also simultaneously typed in a note saying customer declined worked and is out of town The original part number and quantity fields are left blank. The dealership was paid for these items. I do not have anywhere in the vehicle history after that date showing any recalls were addressed. The recalls are the airbag which is a safety hazard for exploding shrapnel., and for the instrumental panel. Both were paid to dealer but both have blank /missing part numbers. …”
NHTSA complaint #11748417, filed 2026-07Mileage when problems were reported
75% of the 4 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 600 and 5,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2013 Lexus GX 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. 73 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11027560Dec 15, 2025Body and structure. Some 2005 – 2026 Lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address…
- 11020656Jun 13, 2025Electrical system. The air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the location of air conditioning refrigerant leaks. The procedures outlined in this Service Bulletin aid in…
- 11016775Feb 7, 2025Body and structure. Some 2010 – 2026 model year Lexus vehicles may exhibit paint stains after the removal of Rapgard™. The paint stains may appear to be under the clear coat but are usually under wrinkles in the…
- 11015489Feb 7, 2025Body and structure. Some 2010 – 2026 model year Lexus vehicles may exhibit paint stains after the removal of Rapgard™. The paint stains may appear to be under the clear coat but are usually under wrinkles in the…
- 11007456Jul 29, 2024Body and structure. Some 2005 – 2024 Lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address…
- 11006162Jul 29, 2024Body and structure. Some 2005 – 2024 Lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address…
- 11005121Jun 21, 2024Body and structure. Some 2005 – 2024 Lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty smell is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and…
- 11005063Jun 21, 2024Body and structure. Some 2005 – 2024 Lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty smell is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and…
- 11003650Apr 19, 2024Body and structure. To prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film will be used instead of a cardboard type of anti-rust cover. The purpose of the wheel film is to shield the…
- 11003648Apr 19, 2024Body and structure. The condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the atmosphere, which mix with rainwater, nighttime dew, or high humidity to form acidic compounds. If these…
Other model years of the Lexus GX
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | 2,435 | 2 | — | 17 | — | Too new |
| 2024 | 20 | 8,000 | 4 | — | 17 | — | Too new |
| 2023 | 6 | — | 0 | 4 | 16 | — | Too new |
| 2022 | 5 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2019 | 8 | 12,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2017 | 6 | 71,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2014 | 15 | 17,895 | 0 | — | — | — | Rising |
| 2013 | 10 | 2,800 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2011 | 11 | 68,750 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2010 | 7 | 1,500 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2007 | 12 | 130,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2006 | 11 | 121,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2004 | 20 | 78,500 | 0 | — | — | — | Falling |
| 2003 | 5 | 85,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2013 Lexus GX have?
NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 2013 Lexus GX as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2013 Lexus GX is reported most often?
Fuel system is named most often, in 3 complaints (30% of the total), followed by other or unknown with 3.
Has the 2013 Lexus GX 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.
At what mileage are problems with the 2013 Lexus GX reported?
Among the 4 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 2,800 miles and the middle half falls between 600 and 5,000 miles; 75% 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.
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.