2013 Lexus Gs 350 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes (4) · Vehicle Speed Control (3) · Structure:body (2)
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Safety recalls (3)
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump 2020-01-13 · campaign 20V012000 · 1,830,752 vehicles
Defect: 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 January 13, 2020. On March 4, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include certain 2014-2015 Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser, 2018 Avalon, Corolla, 2014 FJ Cruiser, 2017 Sienna
Risk: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 20TB02 and 20TA02 for Toyota vehicles and 20LB01 and 20LA01 for Lexus vehicles.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:pedals And Linkages 2014-05-22 · campaign 14V270000 · 10,462 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: If the switch fails, the vehicle may begin braking without the driver's input, and without illuminating the brake lights, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake pedal support assembly which includes the brake pedal load sensing switch, free of charge. Toyota sent owners an interim notification letter in late June 2014 to advise owners of the recall. Owners received a second letter after the remedy parts were available in mid-July. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
Steering 2012-05-16 · campaign 12V221000 · 663 vehicles
Defect: 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 AFTER THE VEHICLE IS PARKED WITH THE STEERING WHEEL TURNED.
Risk: IF THIS OCCURS, THE DRIVER MAY NOT REALIZE THAT THE STEERING WHEEL IS OFF-CENTERED WHEN PULLING FROM A PARKED POSITION, THE VEHICLE COULD MANEUVER IN AN UNEXPECTED DIRECTION, RESULTING IN A CRASH.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (363)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Service Brakes 2023-03-02 · 23LE04- Multiple · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
dp: although the brake booster and brake booster pump assembly are covered by lexus?s new vehicle limited warranty for 4 years or 50,000 miles (whichever comes first), we at lexus care about the customers? ownership experience. lexus is providing coverage for repairs in the subject vehicles related
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump 2023-02-09 · 23LE01 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
dl: on december 20, 2022, a settlement of claims for certain low pressure fuel pumps was approved by the federal court. the settlement includes lexus?s agreement to provide a customer support program for certain 2013-2020 model year (my) vehicles originally equipped with low pressure fuel pumps repa
Fuel System, Gasoline 2023-02-09 · LSB000523 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tsb: some 2013 ? 2020 model year lexus vehicles may exhibit a hard start and/or mil on condition with one or more of the following diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs): ?dtc p0171 and/or p0174 (system too lean bank 1/bank 2) ?dtc p0087 fuel rail / system pressure ? too low techstream data list an
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2022-12-01 · KLG Technical In · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ti: 19le05 expired december 1, 2022
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2022-12-01 · KLG Dealer Packa · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
dp: limited service campaign klg expired december 01, 2022
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2022-12-01 · 19LE05 Technical · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ti: 19le05 expired december 1, 2022
Showing the 6 most recent of 363 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2019-10-19 · Unknown Or Other · 64,000 mi“as i was driving in the early morning, i opened the moonroof. 5 minutes later i decided to close it because it got cold fast in the car. upon closing, the moonroof glass self exploded as i was driving 40-45mph. the glass was everywhere. i had to immediately pull over and asses why and what had happened. nothing hit it, nothing fell on it, all i did…”
2019-06-26 · Unknown Or Other · 48,500 mi“my ac compressor has gone out in this car, it is on backorder they say but its been two weeks in addition i have called several lexus dealerships including the main lexus company and they dont have any in stock and over 20+ on back order which clearly indicates there is a fault in them. i have gone 2 weeks with no ac and im in oklahoma where its 90…”
2019-06-19 · Structure:body · 111,320 mi“today while driving down a residential street at 30mph, my sunroof exploded. upon stopping at a red light, i opened my sunroof visor a little, and i observed my sunroof was shattered. it was a loud pop, in comparison to the sound of a shotgun.…”
2019-06-19 · Structure:body · 111,320 mi“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…”
2019-04-30 · Unknown Or Other“infotainment notifications entirely obscure rear camera view of cars. this is true of all toyota a d lexus models using the infotainment system.…”
2019-02-07 · Air Bags · 💥 crash“tl* the contact owns a 2013 lexus gs 350. while driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle collided with an individual in a wheelchair. the air bags failed to deploy. a police report was filed. the contact sustained injuries to the neck and lower back. medical attention was not required. the contact was not sure if the individual sustained injuries. …”
2018-07-05 · Latches/Locks/Linkages:trunk Lid:lock · 74,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2013 lexus gs 350. upon inspection, the contact discovered that fuel was leaking from the rear of the vehicle. in addition, the trunk could not be opened from inside or outside the vehicle. the manufacturer and local dealer were not notified of the failures. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 74,000.…”
2018-05-26 · Steering“the dealer said my car have no recall in try to sale me a gas cap for 800 dollars…”
2018-05-24 · Suspension“tl* the contact owns a 2013 lexus gs 350. the contact noticed an intermittent fuel leak in the rear of the vehicle. in addition, the steering wheel veered to the left, and the suspension was unstable. while operating the steering wheel, the vehicle hesitated and suddenly braked without warning. the dealer (lexus santa monica, 1501 santa monica blv…”
2018-01-10 · Air Bags · 49,800 mi · 💥 crash“tl* the contact owned a 2013 lexus gs 350. while driving 40 mph, the contact rear ended the preceding vehicle. all the air bags failed to deploy. a police report was not filed. the vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the vehicle was taken to an independent…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.