Most common 2013 Lexus GS 350 problems
Share of the 26 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Lexus GS 350 complaints by model year
Best GS 350 years: 2019, 2018, 2011. Years to avoid: 2007, 2013. Compare all years →
2013 Lexus GS 350 recalls (3)
Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
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…
Remedy: 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.
Service brakes, hydraulic › Pedals and linkages
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.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake pedal support assembly which includes the brake pedal load sensing switch, free of charge.
Steering
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…
Remedy: 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.
What 2013 Lexus GS 350 owners say
Brakes
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 paddle , the car would go until it hit about 10 miles per hour then locked up again . I had it towed to the Lexus service center around 10 pm . The service center was closed but the brake unlocked by itself . I drove home and drive to the Lexus dealer next day . Lexus service drove the car over 100 miles and can not find the problem . On 9/5/2913 around 8:30 pm , the car locked up again . Next day , the car was working OK . 9/7/13 around 11:30 am , I was driving 65 MPH on the 605 freeway . The brake locked up again . I was almost rear ended . …
Safety recall sent May 22 2014 regarding brake pedal load sensing switch. After several calls and attempted appointments Lexus states they do not have the part to fix the defective device and I need to wait until part is available. Currently 8 months and counting without a fix in place.
Body & structure
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 sunroof back and all I saw was shattered glass. I immediately closed the visor to my sunroof. It was the most frightening experience of my life. My sunroof exploded and now it's shattered to pieces. I made it home, but I cannot drive my car.
Tl* 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 shoulder and restart the engine. The dealer advised that the issue could not be corrected. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 24,100.
Electrical system
Tl* 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 way it was designed. The contact was also referred to the manufacturer, who did a simulation and agreed that certain hand commands were necessary. The manufacturer also stated that the feature was operating as designed. The contact felt that she should not have to use hand commands and felt unsafe when doing so. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were 1,100. Updated 10/3/12 updated 10/04/12
I purchased my brand new Lexus es 350 less than three weeks ago. The car has less than 500 miles. The car was sitting in my garage for three days and now is completely dead. Had to call road side assistance. The battery was completely dead and the car could not start. The issue with the battery is not due to any lights being on. The car lights were completely off but battery drained anyway. I just found out from other Lexus owners that this is a flaw with Lexus cars. The battery runs out due to some malfunction.
2013 Lexus GS 350 engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5L 6-cyl | 6-speed automatic | RWD | 19 / 28 / 23 |
EPA ratings. Class: Midsize car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2013 Lexus GS 350 a good car?
Based on 26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2013 GS 350 rates use caution: 1.9× as many complaints as a typical year of the GS 350 at the same age. It is one of the GS 350 years we suggest avoiding. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2013 Lexus GS 350?
The brakes — 5 complaints, 19% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the body & structure (4) and electrical system (3).
How many recalls does the 2013 Lexus GS 350 have?
There are 3 recalls for the 2013 Lexus GS 350, the most recent from January 13, 2020 (fuel pump). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Lexus GS 350?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2019, 2018 and 2011. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2007 and 2013. See the full Lexus GS 350 years comparison.
At what mileage do 2013 Lexus GS 350 problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 11,000 miles; 79% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.