There are no safety recalls for the 2013 Lexus RX Hybrid, but owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA.
2013 Lexus RX Hybrid problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Service Brakes | 5 | |
| Air Bags | 2 | |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | |
| Visibility | 1 | |
| Equipment | 1 | |
| Tires | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Visibility › Sun/Moon Roof Assembly — 1
- Equipment › Electrical › Navigational System(Global Positioning System) — 1
- Tires › Sidewall — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 54,046 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 RX Hybrid complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Service Brakes · at 40,000 miles · reported Jan 26, 2021
I took my car to dealership for warning lights on, hybrid battery malfunction and brake malfunction. Our local dealership here on guam diagnosed and provided me an estimate of over $4k to replace the brake actuator because it's leaking, along with the pump. Car was in motikn when it first came on.
Air Bags · at 93,000 miles · reported May 14, 2020
When pulling out of our neighborhood, my husband slowed down to turn right. Upon turning into the middle lane, all side airbags, front and back blew. While the intensity from the blast rocked the car, there was nothing nearby that he hit. No visible damage was done to the car, with the exception of, the air bags. We had never had any issues with this car, and in fact, had just been at the dealership the saturday prior getting a state inspection and a new battery. The service rep even mentioned how impressed he was that this was the car's first battery in 7 years and over 90k miles. He told us…
Service Brakes · at 119,500 miles · reported Mar 4, 2020
My 2013 rx450h' ABS light suddenly turned on while I was driving in a local road. Along with the ABS light, there were brake warning light, master maintenance warning light, slip light on along with "check ABS" "brake system malfunction" warning messages appearing on the dash board. Very unsettling. I took the car to a lexus dealership and they retrieved error code as "c1391, abnormal leak in accumulator. " they didn't detect any leakage or moisture in the diagnosis, they recommended to replace the ABS actuator and booster bump/accumulator assembly for a price of over $4300. After I did some…
Service Brakes · reported Feb 21, 2020
The brake actuator is failing this is a large scale problem as evident on the lexus/toyota forums. Lexus issued a small extended warranty for select models but failed to include all effected models
Service Brakes · at 65,000 miles · reported Feb 14, 2018
Brake actuator needs replaced. Car has only 65,000 miles many people are complaining about the actuator not stopping the vehicle according to manufacture standards. As well I personally have issues when at low speeds the brakes make a squeak. When diagnosed at the dealer the dealer noted that this is an an issue with brake actuator and needs replaced. Which is a very common problem.
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2013 Lexus RX Hybrid have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2013 Lexus RX Hybrid 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 RX Hybrid?
Owners report service brakes problems most often (5 reports), followed by air bags (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 54,046 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.