2013 Lexus Is problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Visibility/Wiper (3) · Engine (2) · Visibility:windshield (1)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Lexus Is model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (41)
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
Engine 2025-07-30 · L-SB-0032-25 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2016 – 2020 model year gs f, 2008 – 2014 model year is f, 2022 – 2025 model year is 500, 2018 – 2025 model year lc 500, 2021 – 2025 model year lc 500c, and 2015 – 2025 model year rc f vehicles with 2ur-gse engines may exhibit a mil on condition with one or more of the following diagnostic troub
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
Showing the 6 most recent of 41 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-08-06 · Engine“2013 lexus is 350c with approximately 56,000 miles experienced engine smoking on startup. the vehicle has been regularly maintained according to the manufacturer's recommended service schedule. the lexus dealership diagnosed oil entering the combustion chamber and documented that the cylinder walls are scratched, allowing oil to pass the oil-contr…”
2024-09-03 · Visibility:windshield“see attached document for complaint. …”
2024-08-22 · Visibility/Wiper · 💥 crash“this model was affected by the originally cosmetic, but well documented "sticky dash" recall. i am an automotive enthusiast who has worked within the industry for over 12 years, including notifying customers of nhtsa recalls and assisting with scheduling recalls to be performed. the dashboard can be severely melted to the point of becoming a mir…”
2024-03-19 · Visibility/Wiper“the dashboard is melting - it is sticky and shiny. the glare it causes on the windshield is horrific. i have a very difficult time seeing when the sun is out. an independent service center has inspected and confirmed it is caused by the melting dashboard. i first noticed it a few months ago. i travel to nashville often, which is a 3.5 hour dri…”
2023-08-30 · Unknown Or Other“i am writing to bring to your attention the grave matter of odometer rollback fraud, consumer law violations, and a series of fraudulent activities that have occurred in connection with my recent vehicle purchase. i am seeking a settlement of $60,000 to rectify the significant damages and hardships i have endured as a result of these unethical prac…”
2020-04-22 · Engine · 75,137 mi“valley plate leak due to the fact that toyota/lexus utilized the improper sealant and used the improper amount, leading to the heat exchanger leaking coolant once the original, inadequate sealant begins to disentegrate. this could cause a condition where the engine could fail and someone could get hurt. furthermore, all isfs will eventually have a …”
2020-04-08 · Visibility/Wiper · 64,189 mi“exhaust header leak, audible ticking sound once warmed up in drive…”
2020-03-17 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 55,000 mi“the fuel pump failed while driving on the highway, causing the motor to stall and die. was unable to restart the motor and was towed from the highway to a dealer where the fuel pump was replaced.…”
2013-09-25 · Structure:body · 8,000 mi · 💥 crash“while park at a stop light, the auto, third in line was impacted by a truck traveling 40-50 mph, no braking, and hit and run. my wife was alone in the car, which was driven into a pickup and subsequently into a buick. of the 12 airbags available, not one actuated, causing serious internal and external bruising with the seat belt and steering w…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.