2013 Lexus GSProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 19 owner complaints about the 2013 Lexus GS, most often about the steering. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 30, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Motohide Miwa, CC BY 2.0.
Where the 2013 Lexus GS has problems
19 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 5 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 3 | 2 |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 2 | 2 |
| Seats | 2 | 0 |
| Air bags | 2 | 2 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 |
| 3 other systems | 3 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2013 Lexus GS recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
2013 vs. every other GS year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the GS median. How we score
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- Caution
- Solid
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- Not rated
What GS owners report
Recent steering complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact called on behalf of the owner of a 2013 Lexus GS 350. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle while making a right or left turn, and the steering wheel was moved all the way. The contact stated…
I own a 2013 GS350 RWD BASE MODEL. I have been having issues with the steering in this car since it was purchased in 2021 with100k miles. It seems to do great at lower speeds or on curvy roads, but when I drive on interstate going straight at around 70 to 80 mph is where it really becomes…
When driving at highway speeds for more than 10 minutes the steering becomes increasingly stiff until it starts locking the wheel in position. It takes quite a bit of force to get it to unlock and then whatever new position it's in it will lock that new position. It will lock in a straight line or…
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