Is the 2013 Lexus IS 350 reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

How many recalls does the 2013 Lexus IS 350 have?

3 recalls on file for this model year.

2013 Lexus IS 350

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2013 Lexus IS 350
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:47:28.157Z

Only 0 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 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints: 0
Recalls: 3
Investigations: 1
Top problem: —

Complaints per year

2013: 0 complaints

View as data table

Year	Complaints
2006	93
2007	53
2008	30
2009	3
2010	8
2011	5
2012	2
2013	0
2014	14
2015	4
2016	2
2017	1
2018	0
2019	1
2020	1

Known problem areas

No complaint components on file for this model year.

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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2018-01-29Air bags18V024000 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2013 Scion xB, Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Sienna, 4Runner, Lexus IS250, IS350, IS250C, IS350C, IS-F, and GX460 vehicles sold, ever registered, in the states of AL, CA, FL,...

Remedy: Toyota will notify the Toyota, Scion and Lexus owners. General Motors will contact the Pontiac owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, or replace the air bag assembly.

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2018-08-23Fuel system, gasoline18V432000 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Lexus GS350 and GS450h, 2006-2013 Lexus IS350 and 2010-2014 Lexus IS350C vehicles, equipped with 3.5L V6 2GR-FSE gasoline engines.

Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel delivery pipe with a new pipe that has improved pulsation dampers, free of charge. The recall began August 23, 2018. Owners may contact Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987.

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2019-02-15Air bags19V005000 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Toyota 4Runner, 2014-2015 Scion xB, Lexus IS350C, IS250C, 2014 Toyota Sienna, Lexus IS-F, and 2014-2017 Lexus GX460 vehicles sold, or ever registered in the states of...

Remedy: Toyota will notify owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, or replace the air bag assembly. The recall began February 15, 2019.

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2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

Buy-smart checklist

2013 Lexus IS 350 — pre-purchase inspection

Verify these recalls were completed

Recall 18V024000 · Air bags
Recall 18V432000 · Fuel system, gasoline
Recall 19V005000 · Air bags

FAQ

Is the 2013 Lexus IS 350 reliable?: There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
How many recalls does the 2013 Lexus IS 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.