2013 Lexus Gs Problems

High Complaint Volume

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2013 Lexus Gs.

20122014
Complaints
25
Crashes
8
Fires
2
Injuries
10
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0

Worst 2013 Lexus Gs Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#15 complaints

Steering Defects

Avg mileage:70,749 mi
Crash-related:1
#23 complaints

Electrical Faults

#33 complaints

Brakes

Crash-related:2
Fires:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2013 Lexus Gs.

Steering Defects
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
70,749
Electrical Faults
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brakes
3
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat-Related Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wipers & Visibility
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Interior Panels:Dashboard
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—

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2013 Lexus Gs — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2013 Lexus Gs reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 2013 Lexus Gs has 25 NHTSA complaints, 8 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Steering Defects with 5 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2013 Lexus Gs?
Top reported problems: Steering Defects (5 complaints, avg 70,749 mi); Electrical Faults (3 complaints); Brakes (3 complaints). 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 Gs?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 70,749 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 Gs?
NHTSA complaints for the 2013 Lexus Gs include 8 crash-related reports, 2 fire reports, 10 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 Gs have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2013 Lexus Gs 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 Gs?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (steering defects) and verify open recalls have been addressed.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Lexus Gs reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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