2013 Lexus GS Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

No safety recalls on file

The 2013 Lexus GS has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 19 complaints with NHTSA, including 3 crashes, 1 fire, 4 injuries.

The most-reported problem area is Steering (5 reports).

0Recalls
19Owner complaints
3Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2013 Lexus GS recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2013 Lexus GS.

Most common 2013 Lexus GS problems

Problem areas named in the 19 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Steering5
Service Brakes3
Electrical System3
Unknown Or Other3
Air Bags2
Seat Belts2
Visibility/Wiper2
Seats2
Suspension1
Fuel/Propulsion System1

What owners report

2026-08-30, Unknown Or Other
Battery life is very short sometimes lasting no more than 9 months.
2026-07-03, Unknown Or Other
2013 Lexus GS350, VIN [XXX], manufactured 04/2013. Mileage at repair was approximately 117,310–117,485 miles. During diagnosis for check-engine/EVAP codes, liquid gasoline was found inside the EVAP canister / Leak Detection Pump assembly. This EVAP component is intended to handle fuel vapor, and the presence of liquid fuel appears abnormal. The vehicle had multiple EVAP codes confirmed by both an independent scanner and the Lexus dealer’s Toyota TIS/Techstream system: P2401, P2402, P2419, P043E, and P043F. Park Place Lexus in [XXX] documented that the Leak Detection Pump was mechanically “stuck ON/OFF” and the Pressure Switching Valve was “stuck ON.” This appears consistent wit
2026-03-22, Electrical System
The servo motor is bad per Lexus dealership. There is a recall for this exact problem for newer models. Years 2013 - 2016 should be included. My daughter has a 2006 Lexus, and it has the exact same problem. Lexus has a problem with their HVAC systems. The air conditioning stalls when turning on and goes from cold to warm when car is is idling.
2025-12-19, Steering
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. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the steering wheel electronic control unit had failed. The vehicle was not repaired due to the cost. The contact related the failure to
2025-05-30, Service Brakes
Brake actuator or booster accumulator, always has been failing on Toyota/lexus hybrids, they need to do another bulletin or TSD because the malfunction is unsafe and many drivers are reporting it

2013 Lexus GS questions

Does the 2013 Lexus GS have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2013 Lexus GS at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2013 Lexus GS?

Based on 19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Steering (5), Service Brakes (3), Electrical System (3).

How do I check if a recall on my 2013 Lexus GS has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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