There are no safety recalls for the 2013 Lexus LS, but owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA.
2013 Lexus LS problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Service Brakes | 5 | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 3 | |
| Engine | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Forward Collision Avoidance › Automatic Emergency Braking — 2
- Forward Collision Avoidance › Adaptive Cruise Control — 1
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 LS complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Service Brakes · reported Oct 13, 2026
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. The next morning, while the vehicle was parked, turned off, and untouched overnight, the brake actuator pump began running on its own. I recorded video evidence of the pump operating without any driver input. This uncommanded pump activation drained the battery to the point where the vehicle would not start. This pump activity occurred without brake warning lights and…
Service Brakes · reported Dec 22, 2025
My ABS Brake System warning lights all came on a few days ago, giving me error codes c1253 and c1256. These codes pertain to a manufacturers defect with Lexus, wherein Lexus generated a customer convenience program that said any LS460 that is less than 10 yrs old OR less than 150k miles can be brought to any dealer and have this brake system replaced at Lexus expense. Please see the attached Lexus notice to dealers. My car is 13 yrs old BUT has only 108k miles; so I asked Lexus Corporate to approve my repair and they denied it due to age. This is a SAFETY issue due to a manufacturers defect…
Engine · reported Jan 27, 2025
losing 2qts of oil every 2000 miles. manufacture say this is normal. I have low engine oil level warning light and have to put 2 quarts of oil in the engine
Service Brakes · reported Sep 16, 2024
The ABS system failed. Mechanic stated it was the ABS actuator. Left front wheel locks up when brakes are applied with force. Safety is jeopardized since the ABS system no longer works. Cannot bring vehicle to safe stop in an emergency braking situation. The problem was reproduced by an independent service center. The vehicle had not yet been inspected by the manufacturer, police, or insurance. Lexus has been notified and said that I just missed the window on the service bulletin, which ended in March of 2024. There were no warning lamps before the system failure. The system failed during a…
Service Brakes · reported Aug 12, 2024
For 2 years now Iâve been getting intermittent abs and traction light come on. It never showed a code when a scanner was plugged in. Every now and then the light would come on when I start the car. As soon as I drive itâs gone. Now I have the brake icon on too and my brakes are very weird with it grabbing really hard at times and slow to release. Itâs the brake actuator that everyone has problems with. I only have 76k miles on my car. I had the valley plate leak at 49k miles. So these 2 things are problems everyone have that Lexus isnât admitting itâs their fault. They are not…
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2013 Lexus LS have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2013 Lexus LS 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 LS?
Owners report service brakes problems most often (5 reports), followed by forward collision avoidance (3).
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.