KnownCarProblems2013 Lexus GS 350 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 26 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Lexus GS 350, most often about the brakes (19% of complaints). It is the 2nd most complained-about GS 350 model year since 2000 and has 3 recalls.
Most common 2013 Lexus GS 350 problems
Brakes
5 complaints · 19%On 8/22/13 , I was driving on the street about 30 miles per hour . The car was braked and locked up all by it self . My foot was on the accelerator at the time and not on the brake . The brake light lite up on the dash board and the I press the accelerator but the car would not move . When I put my foot on the brake…
Continued problem with the brakes loud growling noise when light foot pressure is applied or let up and the car is stopped. Was informed by the dealer that is normal for all new Lexus models. It appears to me that the dealer does not want to address the problem.
Body and structure
4 complaints · 15%Parts named most often: body.
The contact owns a 2013 Lexus GS 350. The contact stated that the start engine button and the radio button were defective. The buttons were close together, which caused the contact to depress the start engine button and shut off the engine while driving 35 MPH. The contact was able to move the vehicle to the road…
My sunroof exploded while I was driving down a residential street. I was driving at a speed of 30mph. I was the only car on the street when I heard a loud pop; it sounded like a shotgun. Afterwards, I heard a cackling sound coming from the top of my car. As a made a complete stop at a red light, I moved my visor to my…
Electrical
3 complaints · 12%The contact owns a 2013 Lexus gs350. The contact stated that the voice command feature did not operate properly. As a result, the contact had to enter three hand commands instead of being able to use her voice. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis and the contact was informed that the system operated the…
I purchased a new Lexus GS 350 2013 and it just made it over 10k miles and I have already been stranded in my house with no car 2xs. The battery has died and the car would not move. No lights were left on and on both occasions Lexus said the same. Here I stand inside my house with no vehicle. From one day to another -…
Speed control
3 complaints · 12%On 8/22/13 , I was driving on the street about 30 miles per hour . The car was braked and locked up all by it self . My foot was on the accelerator at the time and not on the brake . The brake light lite up on the dash board and the I press the accelerator but the car would not move . When I put my foot on the brake…
The contact owns a 2013 Lexus GS 350. While driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle suddenly experienced unintended acceleration. The driver lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a guardrail before spinning out. The speed of the vehicle exceeded 100 MPH. The driver sustained injuries to the face and the front…
Steering
3 complaints · 12%As the car was pulling out of the driving spot and making its way, severe black ice was preventing control. The car seemed to have activated some anti-skidding mechanism. The car was stopped then. From a resting, zero speed position, the car slid on black ice about a foot or less and was stopped by a side impact…
Fuel system
3 complaints · 12%The contact owns a 2013 Lexus GS 350. Upon inspection, the contact discovered that fuel was leaking from the rear of the vehicle. In addition, the trunk could not be opened from inside or outside the vehicle. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified of the failures. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure…
Other or unspecified
3 complaints · 12%My AC compressor has gone out in this car, it is on backorder they say but its been two weeks in addition I have called several Lexus dealerships including the main Lexus company and they dont have any in stock and over 20+ on back order which clearly indicates there is a fault in them. I have gone 2 weeks with no AC…
As I was driving in the early morning, I opened the moonroof. 5 minutes later I decided to close it because it got cold fast in the car. Upon closing, the moonroof glass self exploded as I was driving 40-45mph. The glass was everywhere. I had to immediately pull over and asses why and what had happened. Nothing hit…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2013 Lexus GS 350 recalls
Fuel system: fuel pump
Risk: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began may 4, 2020. Owners may contact toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 20tb02 and 20ta02 for toyota vehicles and 20lb01 and 20la01 for lexus vehicles.
Full defect summary
Toyota motor engineering & manufacturing (toyota) recalled certain 2018-2019 4runner, highlander, camry, land cruiser, sequoia, sienna, tacoma and tundra, and lexus rc 300, rc 350, gs 350, gx 460, is 300, lc 500, ls 500, lx 570, rx 350l, and 2019 toyota avalon and corolla, and certain lexus nx 300, and es 350 vehicles on january 13, 2020. On march 4, 2020, toyota expanded the recall to include certain 2014-2015 toyota 4runner and land cruiser, 2018 avalon, corolla, 2014 fj cruiser, 2017 sienna and lexus 2018 es 350, 2018-2019 gs 300, 2013-2014 gs350, 2014-2015 gx 460, is 350 and lx 570, 2014 is f, 2018-2019 is 350, lc 500h and ls 500h, 2013-2015 ls 460, 2015 nx 200t and rc350, 2017 rc 200t and rx 350. Toyota also removed the 2018-2019 toyota 4runner and land cruiser and 2018-2019 lexus gx 460 and lx 570 and 2019 nx300 from inclusion in this recall. On march 19, 2020, toyota expanded the
Brakes: pedals and linkages
Risk: If the switch fails, the vehicle may begin braking without the driver's input, and without illuminating the brake lights, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake pedal support assembly which includes the brake pedal load sensing switch, free of charge. Toyota sent owners an interim notification letter in late june 2014 to advise owners of the recall. Owners received a second letter after the remedy parts were available in mid-july. Owners may contact toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
Full defect summary
Toyota motor engineering & manufacturing (toyota) is recalling certain model year 2013 lexus gs 350 vehicles manufactured june 8, 2012, through december 26, 2012. In the affected vehicles, the switch that senses the amount of pressure that the driver is applying to the brake pedal may fail.
Steering
Risk: If this occurs, the driver may not realize that the steering wheel is off-centered when pulling from a parked position, the vehicle could maneuver in an unexpected direction, resulting in a crash.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and lexus dealers will update the vgrs system free of charge. The safety recall began on june 7, 2012. Owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Full defect summary
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2013 lexus gs350 vehicles, manufactured from december 12, 2011, through february 7, 2012. The steering control electronic control unit (ecu) programming for the variable gear ratio steering (vgrs) system could cause the steering wheel to become off-centered when restarting immediately after the vehicle is parked with the steering wheel turned.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2013 Lexus GS 350
- What are the most common problems with the 2013 Lexus GS 350?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: brakes (5 complaints); body and structure (4 complaints); electrical (3 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2013 Lexus GS 350 have?
- 3 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from January 13, 2020 (fuel system). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2013 a bad year for the Lexus GS 350?
- It is the 2nd most complained-about GS 350 model year since 2000, with 26 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.
Other Lexus GS 350 years
- 2007
- 2013