2013 Lexus GS 350
Only 26 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 26 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 26
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2013
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2013: 26 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 57 |
| 2008 | 19 |
| 2009 | 8 |
| 2010 | 7 |
| 2011 | 4 |
| 2013 | 26 |
| 2014 | 16 |
| 2015 | 15 |
| 2016 | 3 |
| 2017 | 4 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 0 |
Known problem areas
Only 26 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Service brakes
5 of 26 total reports mention: service brakes.
Structure
4 of 26 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing body.
Vehicle speed control
3 of 26 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.
Steering
3 of 26 total reports mention: steering.
Show complaint excerpts
As the car was pulling out of the driving spot and making its way, severe black ice was preventing control. The car seemed to have activated some anti-skidding mechanism. The car was stopped then.
NHTSA ODI report, 2015-01-29
Also filed under Suspension and wheels
Fuel/propulsion system
3 of 26 total reports mention: fuel/propulsion system.
Show complaint excerpts
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 Lexus GS 350. The contact noticed an intermittent fuel leak in the rear of the vehicle. In addition, the steering wheel veered to the left, and the suspension was unstable.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-05-24
Safety timeline
3 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2012-06-07Steering12V221000 Toyota is recalling certain model year 2013 Lexus GS350 vehicles, manufactured from December 12, 2011, through February 7, 2012. The steering control electronic control unit (ECU) programming for…
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and Lexus dealers will update the vgrs system free of charge. The safety recall began on June 7, 2012. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
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2014-07-14Service brakes, hydraulic14V270000 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2013 Lexus GS 350 vehicles manufactured June 8, 2012, through December 26, 2012.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake pedal support assembly which includes the brake pedal load sensing switch, free of charge.
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2020-05-01Fuel system, gasoline20V012000 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) recalled certain 2018-2019 4Runner, Highlander, Camry, Land Cruiser, Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma and Tundra, and Lexus RC 300, RC 350, GS 350, GX 460, IS 300, LC 500, LS 500, LX 570, RX 350L, and 2019...
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began May 4, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987.
Buy-smart checklist
2013 Lexus GS 350 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 5 reports on file for this year.
- Structure: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Vehicle speed control: 3 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 12V221000 · Steering
- Recall 14V270000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
- Recall 20V012000 · Fuel system, gasoline
FAQ
- Is the 2013 Lexus GS 350 reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2013 Lexus GS 350?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 19% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2013 Lexus GS 350 have?
- 3 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.