2013 Lexus IS Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 44%of 9 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 64,189miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the visibility of the 2013 Lexus IS, 44% of the 9 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 64,189 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.
“This model was affected by the originally cosmetic, but well documented sticky dash recall. I am an automotive enthusiast who has worked within the industry for over 12 years, including notifying customers of NHTSA recalls and assisting with scheduling recalls to be performed. The dashboard can be severely melted to the point of becoming a mirror finish, I was driving at night in the headlights from an opposing truck reflected off the shiny surface of the dashboard having been melted by sunlight. …”
NHTSA complaint #11610108, filed 2024-08“The dashboard is melting - it is sticky and shiny. The glare it causes on the windshield is horrific. I have a very difficult time seeing when the sun is out. An independent service center has inspected and confirmed it is caused by the melting dashboard. I first noticed it a few months ago. I travel to Nashville often, which is a 3.5 hour drive, and the sight obstruction at interstate driving speeds and traffic is challenging to say the least. I am afraid to drive my car with my granddaughter in with me because it is truly dangerous.”
NHTSA complaint #11578247, filed 2024-03Related service bulletins
- 10205383Nov 2, 2013Spots in Window Glass - vehicle exterior
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 20% |
| 2015 | 1 | 11% |
| 2014 | 1 | 8% |
| 2013 | 4 | 44% |
| 2012 | 4 | 22% |
| 2011 | 4 | 27% |
| 2010 | 2 | 5% |
| 2009 | 7 | 18% |
| 2008 | 13 | 13% |
| 2007 | 23 | 19% |
| 2006 | 29 | 20% |
| 2005 | 1 | 8% |
| 2003 | 1 | 8% |
| 2002 | 1 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2013 Lexus IS
3 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Lexus IS
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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