There are no safety recalls for the 2013 Lexus ES300, but owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA.
2013 Lexus ES300 problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Visibility/Wiper | 2 | |
| Service Brakes | 2 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | |
| Seat Belts | 1 | |
| Air Bags | 1 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | |
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 3,500 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 ES300 complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Vehicle Speed Control · at 10,991 miles · reported Jul 10, 2014
The lexus es 300h 2013 model car while parking on the flat drive-way (No slope), having the brake pedal depressed and moving the gear lever from d to park, the car suddenly accelerated within a fraction of a second and hit the garage door, completely breaking the garage door. The front of the car got damaged and a car parked inside the garage also got damaged. The air bags did not deploy. The car stopped after the gear lever was moved to park. This experience was frightening and is a very serious and dangerous safety hazard. This happened around 6:30pm in northern california, cupertino city…
Service Brakes · at 2,100 miles · reported Apr 1, 2014
Car has brake pedal characteristic which allows the brake pedal to reach full stop of the end of full mechanical travel (Vs. Hydraulically limited by brake pressure) and the brakes are no longer able to apply more braking force. This characteristic of this car model is directly linked with the causation of the collision and was certainly a major surprise to the owner as this event was occurring. No such warning provided to consumers with this particular braking issue in lexus es300h. Characteristic is endemic to the model as tested in other identical models by the owner. Steering wheel airbag…
Visibility/Wiper · at 4,000 miles · reported Jan 8, 2014
The contact owns a 2013 lexus es300 hybrid. The contact stated that lights and other objects that were viewed through the windshield were extremely distorted and caused severe eye strain. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the distortion was normal. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 4,000. The VIN was unavailable.
Visibility/Wiper · at 3,500 miles · reported Dec 30, 2013
Moon roof exploded outward with a extremely loud noise causing me to pull over on the side of the road thinking I had major damage to the vehicle. As soon as I got out of the vehicle, I noticed the damage to the moon roof which had shattered in an outward direction. A large amount of glass was laying on the inside cover which had been closed. I was traveling 70 miles per hour on a four lane highway in a non-construction area and no other vehicles were within a quarter of a mile from me. Weather conditions were clear and approximately 70 degrees. We were fortunate to have had the cover closed…
Exterior Lighting · at 250 miles · reported Jul 12, 2013
The contact owns a 2013 lexus es 300h. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, the headlights appeared dim and made driving at night difficult for the contact. The vehicle was taken to dealer where it was advised that the windshield needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was repaired but it did not resolve the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 250 and the current mileage was 600.
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2013 Lexus ES300 have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2013 Lexus ES300 as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2013 Lexus ES300?
Owners report visibility/wiper problems most often (2 reports), followed by service brakes (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 3,500 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.