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2013 Lexus Gx problems, complaints & recalls

Most-reported problem areas: Fuel/Propulsion System (2) · Wheels (1) · Visibility/Wiper (1)

🧭 Reliability snapshot

92 /100
✓ Typical or better for this model

Compared against other Lexus Gx model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →

10
Complaints
0
Recalls
73
Service bulletins
0
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Deaths

Safety recalls (0)

No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).

Service bulletins (73)

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.

Structure:body 2025-12-15 · L-SB-0030-24 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

some 2005 – 2026 lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. the purpose of this service bulletin is to provide general guidelines and procedures

Electrical System 2025-06-13 · L-SB-0043-23 Rev1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

the air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the location of air conditioning refrigerant leaks. the procedures outlined in this service bulletin aid in locating, inspecting, and repairing refrigerant leaks.

Structure:body 2025-02-07 · L-SB-0017-19 Rev1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

some 2010 – 2026 model year lexus vehicles may exhibit paint stains after the removal of rapgard™. the paint stains may appear to be under the clear coat but are usually under wrinkles in the rapgard™. the wrinkles may trap water and cause the paint to stain from the trapped moisture, especially on

Structure:body 2025-02-07 · L-SB-0017-19 Rev1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

some 2010 – 2026 model year lexus vehicles may exhibit paint stains after the removal of rapgard™. the paint stains may appear to be under the clear coat but are usually under wrinkles in the rapgard™. the wrinkles may trap water and cause the paint to stain from the trapped moisture, especially on

Structure:body 2024-07-29 · L-SB-0030-24 Rev1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

some 2005 – 2024 lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. the purpose of this service bulletin is to provide general guidelines and procedures

Structure:body 2024-07-29 · L-SB-0030-24 Rev1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

some 2005 – 2024 lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. the purpose of this service bulletin is to provide general guidelines and procedures

Showing the 6 most recent of 73 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.

What owners report

2026-07-27 · Unknown Or Other

“this issue began after i brought unrepaired recall concerns to the dealership’s general manager and was told i would need to sign an nda and failed to provide the recall part numbers as agreed. when i received my vehicle back, i immediately noticed physical changes to my instrument panel. i then reviewed four years of photos and videos stored on my…”

2026-07-06 · Unknown Or Other

“in 2018 shottenkirk desert lexus marked two recalls as completed but also simultaneously typed in a note saying "customer declined worked and is out of town" the original part number and quantity fields are left blank. the dealership was paid for these items. i do not have anywhere in the vehicle history after that date showing any recalls were ad…”

2026-04-26 · Fuel/Propulsion System

“my vehicle made a stange sound and then stopped in the middle of the roadway causing a safety risk to myself and others. no warning light appeares until thia incident. many vehicles were forced to switch lanes to avoid a collision with my vehicle. i had to called the local police to assist me in getting my vehicle to a safe location. i had the v…”

2023-08-24 · Vehicle Speed Control

“lexus issued a warranty enhancement program sometime in 2022. it stated that if the check engine light would illuminate due to moisture and cold in the air injection pumps and air switching valves. the warranty would be good until 10 years from first use which is 10/23 for this vehicle. i was not experiencing the problem at the time i received the …”

2022-04-20 · Lane Departure: Warning

“i was driving on i4 orlando fl and the vehicle just stalled. almost got into an accident. the vehicle stopped on the middle of highway, the whole traffic stopped. no issues where noticed before the incident. no loss of power before or after the incident: the car was diagnosed by the dealership and the fuel pump is bad. vehicle has roughly 130k mil…”

2020-06-27 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 109,159 mi

“this is a bad experience to my car 2013 lexus gx460. i was driving on the highway and my car lost control. i experienced a loss in power and acceleration, a decrease in fuel efficiency. i had to tow my car to the shop and turned out the fuel pump was malfunction that need to be replaced. i was so disappointed it since my car is kind a new and it on…”

2020-02-03 · Structure:body

“front bumper detaches from body, the manufacturer has not offered any remedy. i have seen this on multiple vehicles of the same make and model.…”

2013-09-19 · Visibility/Wiper · 5,000 mi

“while driving on i84w in idaho at 65 mph and towing a 2013 airstream 23d trailer the mirror on the drivers side folded back while driving due to the wind causing loss of visibility to the left rear and we could not see vehicles approaching to overtake us. the lexus is equipped with factory installed towing package. as the airstream trailer is wid…”

2013-07-11 · Suspension · 100 mi

“i bought the 2013 lexus gx460 on 5-31-13. after driving it for a day, it seemed as if i had a flat tire on the front passenger side because the hood seemed lower on the passenger side as i was driving. i pulled over to check and everything seemed fine. later as my vehicle was parked in my garage i noticed standing from behind that the passenger s…”

2013-07-05 · Wheels · 600 mi

“this vehicle is sold as a 4 wheel drive with off road capabilities, but does not come equipped with the proper tires. lexus tried to cut costs by providing tires made for city streets. when i travel on poorly maintained soft-sand[dirt] roads the vehicle is difficult to control because the tires do not have the proper tread for the intended use. i …”

Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.

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