2013 Lexus GS Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 2013 Lexus GS, and owners have filed 19 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2013 Lexus GS. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2013 Lexus GS have filed 19 complaints with NHTSA; 3 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. Reports cite 4 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 68,475 miles. Complaints peaked in 2020 with 5 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Battery life is very short sometimes lasting no more than 9 months.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 30, 2026 · Unknown or other
“2013 Lexus GS350, VIN [XXX], manufactured 04/2013. Mileage at repair was approximately 117,310–117,485 miles. During diagnosis for check-engine/EVAP codes, liquid gasoline was found inside the EVAP ca”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 3, 2026 · Unknown or other
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2013 Lexus GS (GS 350, GS 350 AWD, GS 450h). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 21–31 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 19–29 / 26–34 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Midsize Cars |
| Engine | 6 cyl, 3.5 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (AV-S6); Automatic (S6) |
Compare Lexus GS model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Lexus GS model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 Lexus GS | 0 | 2 |
| 1996 Lexus GS | 0 | 1 |
| 1998 Lexus GS | 0 | 4 |
| 1999 Lexus GS | 0 | 4 |
| 2001 Lexus GS | 0 | 3 |
| 2002 Lexus GS | 0 | 1 |
| 2003 Lexus GS | 0 | 4 |
| 2004 Lexus GS | 0 | 2 |
| 2005 Lexus GS | 0 | 1 |
| 2006 Lexus GS | 6 | 44 |
| 2007 Lexus GS | 2 | 25 |
| 2008 Lexus GS | 0 | 15 |
| 2009 Lexus GS | 0 | 2 |
| 2010 Lexus GS | 0 | 10 |
| 2011 Lexus GS | 0 | 3 |
| 2012 Lexus GS | 0 | 1 |
| 2013 Lexus GS | 0 | 19 |
| 2014 Lexus GS | 0 | 3 |
| 2015 Lexus GS | 0 | 3 |
| 2016 Lexus GS | 1 | 5 |
| 2017 Lexus GS | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 Lexus GS | 1 | 3 |
| 2019 Lexus GS | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Lexus GS | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2013 Lexus GS
How do I know if my 2013 Lexus GS has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Lexus dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number.
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.