2013 Lexus GS
Only 19 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 19 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 19
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2013: 19 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 2 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1998 | 4 |
| 1999 | 4 |
| 2000 | 0 |
| 2001 | 3 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2003 | 4 |
| 2004 | 2 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2006 | 44 |
| 2007 | 25 |
| 2008 | 16 |
| 2009 | 2 |
| 2010 | 10 |
| 2011 | 3 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2013 | 19 |
| 2014 | 3 |
| 2015 | 3 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 3 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2020 | 0 |
Known problem areas
Only 19 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Steering
5 of 19 total reports mention: steering.
Service brakes
3 of 19 total reports mention: service brakes.
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, 2024-01-16
Also filed under Vehicle speed control
Air bag or selt belt did not deploy
NHTSA ODI report, 2020-01-16
Also filed under Air bags and seat belts
Electrical system
3 of 19 total reports mention: electrical system.
Visibility/wiper
2 of 19 total reports mention: visibility/wiper.
Seats
2 of 19 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, 2024-05-30
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2013 Lexus GS — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Steering: 5 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 3 reports on file for this year.
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 26% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2013 Lexus GS have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.