2013 Lexus ES350 recalls and problems

The 2013 Lexus ES350 has 1 safety recall and 23 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Lexus dealer.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes / fires

5 / 0

Injuries / deaths

4 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2013 Lexus ES350 vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2013 Lexus ES350 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 ES350 problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Air Bags	4
Visibility	4
Vehicle Speed Control	3
Service Brakes	3
Unknown or Other	3
Structure	2
Steering	2
Seats	2
Power Train	1
Tires	1
Electrical System	1
Wheels	1

Most reported parts

Visibility › Sun/Moon Roof Assembly — 4
Structure › Body — 2
Wheels › Rim — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 26,000 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 ES350 complaints

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

Visibility · at 135,394 miles · reported Aug 25, 2021

The contact owns a 2013 Lexus ES350. The contact stated that while driving at 45 MPH, the contact heard a loud gunshot like sound and the sunroof shattered into pieces. The contact stated that small fragments of glass fell all over him due to the failure however, he was not injured. The contact pulled over, cleaned out his vehicle and was able to drive the vehicle home. The contact called the dealer where he was informed that there were no recalls on his vehicle. The manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was 135,394.

Visibility · at 55,000 miles · reported Nov 29, 2019

The contact owns a 2013 lexus es350. While driving approximately 40 MPH, an explosion like sound was heard. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and discovered that the sun roof had shattered. There were no injuries. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 55,000.

Unknown or Other · at 70,000 miles · reported Jun 14, 2017

I was driving on i75 in louisville, ky, going approx 70-75 MPH when I heard what sounded like a gun shot! Panicked, I looked around immediately but there were no other cars close by and no overpasses. Then I realized that glass was all over my right arm, shoulder, and the center console. I looked up to see that my moon roof was shattered. After realizing what had happened, I closed the shade so more glass did not fall on me and inside my car. I took an exit and called my insurance company. I told them I had no idea what had happened, that no one was around but that my moon roof had just…

Air Bags · at 49,000 miles · reported Jun 8, 2017

Passenger-side leg airbag failed to fully deploy during an accident. It also exploded and expelled accelerate. The driver-side airbags deployed properly. This was during a front-end collision with the side of another vehicle. My car was proceedingstraight through an intersection on a parkway-like city drive. ..updated 09/26/17

Vehicle Speed Control · at 42,300 miles · reported Mar 6, 2017

The contact owns a 2013 lexus es350. While driving approximately 60 MPH, the cruise control leveler fractured from the base of the steering column the vehicle was driven to the dealer. The parts for the repair were not available. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 42,300. Updated 06/13/17

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2013 Lexus ES350 have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2013 Lexus ES350: 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 ES350?

Owners report air bags problems most often (4 reports), followed by visibility (4). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 26,000 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.