MYRModel Year Report

2013 Lexus GS

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2013 Lexus GS
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:15:33.377Z

Only 18 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 18 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Lexus GS Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2013 highlighted. 1995: 2 complaints 1995 1996: 1 complaints 1998: 4 complaints 1999: 4 complaints 2000: 0 complaints 2000 2001: 3 complaints 2002: 1 complaints 2003: 4 complaints 2004: 2 complaints 2004 2005: 1 complaints 2006: 44 complaints 2007: 25 complaints 2008: 15 complaints 2008 2009: 2 complaints 2010: 10 complaints 2011: 3 complaints 2012: 1 complaints 2012 2013: 18 complaints 2013 2014: 3 complaints 2015: 3 complaints 2016: 5 complaints 2016 2017: 1 complaints 2018: 2 complaints 2019: 1 complaints 2020: 0 complaints 2020
2013: 18 complaints
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YearComplaints
19952
19961
19984
19994
20000
20013
20021
20034
20042
20051
200644
200725
200815
20092
201010
20113
20121
201318
20143
20153
20165
20171
20182
20191
20200

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 18 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

STEERING

5 of 18 total reports mention: steering.

CRASH INJURY
SERVICE BRAKES

3 of 18 total reports mention: service brakes.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
Show complaint excerpts

This was an unintended acceleration with non functional braking of a Lexus GS 350. This occured on December 18 around 8:00 AM.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240116

AIR BAG OR SELT BELT DID NOT DEPLOY

NHTSA ODI report, 20200116

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

3 of 18 total reports mention: electrical system.

VISIBILITY/WIPER

2 of 18 total reports mention: visibility/wiper.

SEATS

2 of 18 total reports mention: seats.

Show complaint excerpts

Customer notice deterioration of the seat and proceeding monitoring the seat it was observed in 2021, 2023 & 2014 that while utilizing the seat heating electrical component the seat developed cracks as the heat released a burning sensation to the...

NHTSA ODI report, 20240530

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2013 Lexus GS — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for steering issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (3 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2013 Lexus GS 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?

The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 28% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2013 Lexus GS have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.