2013 Lexus LS
Only 6 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 6 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 6
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2013: 6 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 4 |
| 1995 | 2 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1998 | 2 |
| 1999 | 3 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2001 | 3 |
| 2002 | 7 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2004 | 8 |
| 2005 | 5 |
| 2006 | 17 |
| 2007 | 45 |
| 2008 | 43 |
| 2009 | 13 |
| 2010 | 8 |
| 2011 | 9 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2013 | 6 |
| 2014 | 3 |
| 2015 | 3 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2018 | 15 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2020 | 0 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Only 6 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Service brakes
5 of 6 total reports mention: service brakes.
Show complaint excerpts
After retrieving my vehicle from the Lexus dealership following diagnostic service, I drove the car home with no electrical issues. All hub electronics, displays, and interior systems functioned normally during the entire drive.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-10-13
I am detailing an alarming and persistent issue with unexpected brake activation on my 2013 Lexus LS 460.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-10-11
Also filed under Forward collision avoidance
Forward collision avoidance
3 of 6 total reports mention: forward collision avoidance, most commonly citing automatic emergency braking and adaptive cruise control.
Engine
1 of 6 total reports mentions: engine.
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 LS — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 5 reports on file for this year.
- Forward collision avoidance: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 1 report on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 2013 Lexus LS 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 LS?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 83% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2013 Lexus LS 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.