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2013 Lexus ES Hybrid recalls and problems

The 2013 Lexus ES Hybrid has 1 safety recall and 8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Lexus dealer.

Recalls
1
Complaints
8
Crashes / fires
4 / 0
Injuries / deaths
1 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2013 Lexus ES Hybrid vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2013 Lexus ES Hybrid recalls

Recall 15V-728: Forward Collision Avoidance

Reported Nov 3, 2015 · 30,812 vehicles affected · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Avalon and Avalon Hybrid vehicles manufactured October 19, 2012 to October 27, 2015 and 2013-2015 Lexus ES350 and ES300h vehicles manufactured June 18, 2012 to July 6, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with a Pre-Collision System (PCS) as optional equipment. In these vehicles, the PCS may unexpectedly activate and apply the brakes when the radar detects a steel joint or plate in the roadway as an object.

Risk: A vehicle that unexpectedly brakes increases the risk of a crash.

Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace certain PCS components, free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's numbers for this campaign are F1V and F2E.

2013 Lexus ES Hybrid problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Vehicle Speed Control3
Structure2
Unknown or Other2
Engine1
Air Bags1
Power Train1
Service Brakes1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1

Most reported parts

  • Structure › Body — 2

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 45,700 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2013 Lexus ES Hybrid complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · at 127,000 miles · reported Jun 11, 2026
The contact owns a 2013 Lexus ES300 Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle experienced a sudden and significant reduction in braking efficiency. The contact stated that the brake pedal became extremely stiff and rigid, requiring excessive force to be depressed to stop the vehicle. Simultaneously, the Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning light illuminated. The dealer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 127,000.
Service Brakes · at 10 miles · reported Nov 18, 2018
Abs brake failure code c1391 brakes failed to function during emergency stop while in motion dry city street, lucky there was no accident. Cost of repair $ 5000.00 by lexus dealer. This is an ongoing issue with both lexus and toyota vehicles. Also cruise control function does not work after this happened as the ABS system is now disabled. ``````````````````
Power Train · at 45,700 miles · reported Jul 10, 2018
The vehicle was parked facing uphill in my driveway. I started the car and set the gear shift/selector (Automatic transmission) to drive position while checking that the backup camera was not engaged. I released the emergency break with my foot on the break and confirmed that the gear shift was in drive and that the backup camera had not engaged. I released the break and accelerated to go up the hill. The car accelerated in reverse. I hit the breaks and confirmed again that the gear shift was clearly in drive position even though I had now reversed and crashed into the garage door that had…
Vehicle Speed Control · at 50,000 miles · reported Jun 14, 2017
The car experienced an unintended acceleration event while pulling into a parking spot at a low rate of speed. While the driver's foot was on the brake the car began accelerating out of control and bounced over a curb, down a hill, striking a pick up and a tree.
Vehicle Speed Control · at 67,000 miles · reported Jan 6, 2017
Parked in parking ramp front in.backed out slowly, tapped pillar at rear moved forward to adjust steering, reversed again, then engine accelerated slammed me back into pillar, steering wheel turned right engine continued to accelerate high speed up the ramp. I tired to put throttle in n, did not slow down, slammed one foot on brake, did not slow down, then slammed both feet on brake pedal and it did stop before hitting cement fence.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2013 Lexus ES Hybrid have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2013 Lexus ES Hybrid: 15V-728 (forward collision avoidance). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2013 Lexus ES Hybrid?

Owners report vehicle speed control problems most often (3 reports), followed by structure (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 45,700 miles.

Are Lexus recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Lexus dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.