Complaints
48
per 10K Sold
6.6
US Sales
72,581
Crashes
6
Fires
0
Injuries
5
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2013 Lexus Es Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#19 complaints
Brakes
Avg mileage:46,100 mi
Crash-related:1
#27 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:33,900 mi
#35 complaints
Unintended Acceleration
Avg mileage:22,250 mi
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2013 Lexus Es.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 9 | 1 | — | 46,100 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 7 | — | — | 33,900 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 5 | 1 | — | 22,250 mi | |
| Fuel System | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Sunroof/Moonroof | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Hazard Flashing Warning Lights | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 1 | — | — | — |
Brakes
9
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
46,100
Electrical Faults
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
33,900
Unintended Acceleration
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
22,250
Fuel System
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Body Structure
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Sunroof/Moonroof
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Hazard Flashing Warning Lights
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wipers & Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2013 Lexus Es — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2013 Lexus Es reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 2013 Lexus Es has 48 NHTSA complaints, 6 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Brakes with 9 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2013 Lexus Es?
Top reported problems: Brakes (9 complaints, avg 46,100 mi); Electrical Faults (7 complaints, avg 33,900 mi); Unintended Acceleration (5 complaints, avg 22,250 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2013 Lexus Es?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 36,355 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2013 Lexus Es?
NHTSA complaints for the 2013 Lexus Es include 6 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 5 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2013 Lexus Es have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2013 Lexus Es as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2013 Lexus Es?
Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Lexus Es reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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