Most common 2013 Lexus LS problems
Share of the 6 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Lexus LS complaints by model year
Best LS years: 2013, 2012, 2011. Years to avoid: 2018, 2006. Compare all years →
What 2013 Lexus LS owners say
Brakes
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 from Lexus; therefore I should not have to pay for something simply because I have a low mileage car. Lexus should pay for this due to it being a SAFETY issue. Please help me get Lexus to do so. BTW, I am a long-term Lexus customer having purchased 5 Lexus cars.
For 2 years now I've 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 it's 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. It's 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 isn't admitting it's their fault. They are not willing to fix the actuator on my car because they supposedly sent a customer letter that I've never received
2013 Lexus LS engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.0L 8-cyl hybrid | CVT | AWD | 19 / 23 / 20 |
| 4.6L 8-cyl | 8-speed automatic | RWD | 16 / 24 / 19 |
| 4.6L 8-cyl | 8-speed automatic | AWD | 16 / 23 / 18 |
EPA ratings. Class: Midsize car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2013 Lexus LS a good car?
Based on 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2013 LS rates average: 71% fewer complaints than a typical year of the LS at the same age. It is one of the best LS years by this measure. 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 LS?
The brakes — 5 complaints, 83% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the driver assistance (2) and engine & cooling (1).
How many recalls does the 2013 Lexus LS have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2013 Lexus LS. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Lexus LS?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2013, 2012 and 2011. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2018 and 2006. See the full Lexus LS years comparison.
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.