Model-year record
2013 Lexus LX
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The current record contains zero owner complaints, zero recalls, zero investigations, and no NHTSA crash rating. An empty record is not proof that this model year is reliable or problem-free.
Complaints filed
8
Reports to NHTSA, 2013
Safety recalls
0
NHTSA campaigns on record
NHTSA crash test
Not rated
Overall NCAP rating
Combined MPG
14
EPA estimate
Known issues
Air Bags issues lead owner complaints (63% of 8 reports), followed by suspension (25%).
Share of all 8 NHTSA complaints for this model year, grouped by the component owners named. Bars are scaled to the largest category. Examples: ODI 11258637, ODI 11218357, ODI 11194104, ODI 11115510, ODI 11000745.
Individual complaint reports(8)
Showing the 8 most recent reportsSuspensionMar 2025 · ODI 11647791Details +Close −
Reference vehicle has only 71000 miles, yet according to Lexus dealer the rust has covered so much that vehicle is unrepairable compared to the car value. The rust has spread to frame that caused it to be to safety issue for the occupants. The suspension and associated parts have rusted, and fluids are leaking. Lexus hid the rust information during regular maintenance at the dealership only to claim that warranties are not honored for rust specially when extended warranty is just over.
- Reported
- Mar 2025
- Incident date
- Feb 2025
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
SuspensionMar 2025 · ODI 11647796Details +Close −
When Automatic Height Control system check warning light comes ON, both LX570 traction control system and ABS behave strangely. This happened three time in one day. When the vehicle was in standing in an uphill to join the road, during acceleration, traction control system light starts to splash, vehicle would not move and hesitates. One has to drive slowly to avoid wheels spinning and making noise. When exiting from one highway and trying to join another highway in an uphill exit, when the brake is applied gently to control my speed, vehicle came to abrupt stop surprising myself and the 4 vehicles behind so much so that behind vehicles has to swerve hitting my car. Never seen this problem before.
- Reported
- Mar 2025
- Incident date
- Feb 2025
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
Air BagsSep 2019 · ODI 11258637Details +Close −
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 LEXUS LX570. WHEN THE IGNITION WAS STARTED, THE AIR BAG MALFUNCTION WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V887000 (AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS) IN AUGUST OF 2019, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT ALSO HAD THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LEXUS OF MARIN (LOCATED AT 513 FRANCISCO BLVD E, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901, (415) 326-7419) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE WIRING HARNESS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 66,000.
- Reported
- Sep 2019
- Incident date
- Dec 2018
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
Air BagsJun 2019 · ODI 11218357Details +Close −
AIRBAG 'OFF INDICATOR STAYS ON CONSTANTLY. HAVE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FROM LEXUS SAYING IT IS A SEAT BELT TENSION SENSOR AND TO BE PATIENT WHILE THEY PREPARE A REMEDY FOR THIS CONDITION. THE LIGHT CAME ON ONE DAY AND HAS REMAINED ON SINCE.
- Reported
- Jun 2019
- Incident date
- Apr 2019
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
Air BagsApr 2019 · ODI 11194104Details +Close −
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 LEXUS LX570. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V887000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. LEXUS OF BROOKLYN (6502 5TH AVE, BROOKLYN, NY 11220, (888) 783-7760) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER CONFIRMED THAT PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
- Reported
- Apr 2019
- Incident date
- Dec 2018
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
Air BagsAug 2018 · ODI 11115510Details +Close −
SENSOR IN PASSENGER SEAT BELT BUCKLE. SEAT BELT INDICATOR LIGHT IS BLINKING ALL TIME EVEN WITH SEAT BELT CONNECTED-SAYS THAT AIR BAG OFF - FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT INTERNAL SHORT. AFRAID AIR BAG WILL NOT GO OFF IF VEHICLE IS EVER IN ACCIDENT.
- Reported
- Aug 2018
- Incident date
- Dec 2017
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
Air BagsJun 2017 · ODI 11000745Details +Close −
WHEN A PASSENGER IS BELTED AND SEATED IN THE FRONT SEAT, THE AIRBAG SENSOR GOES OFF. HAD TAKEN IN THE CAR 6 TIMES TO THE DEALER. HAD IT PHYSICALLY FIXED TWICE. STILL MALFUNCTIONING.
- Reported
- Jun 2017
- Incident date
- Nov 2015
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
Unknown Or OtherAug 2015 · ODI 10747693Details +Close −
I WAS DRIVING DOWN A FREEWAY WITH NO CARS AROUND ME. I HEAR A LOUD BANG ON MY ROOF, AND THEN HEAR CRACKING. TURNS OUT THAT MY SUNROOF WAS BROKEN, BUT THERE WAS NOTHING AROUND ME TO CAUSE THIS. WHEN TRYING TO GET HOME, THE WINDOW SUBSEQUENTLY SHATTERED. I TOOK THIS INTO THE DEAL AND THEY FIXED IT PROMPTLY. MY ISSUE IS THAT THIS APPARENTLY IS A KNOWN DEFECT WITH NEW SUNROOFS, AND YET THIS PRODUCT HAS NOT BEEN RECALLED. I PAID OUT OF POCKET TO FIX MY SUNROOF, AND FEEL LIKE I SHOULD BE REIMBURSED FOR THIS. IN FACT, I HAVE HEARD THAT LEXUS IS AWARE OF THIS ISSUE, AND YET SAID NOTHING TO ME ABOUT IT AND DIDN'T OFFER TO FIX IT FREE OF CHARGE.
- Reported
- Aug 2015
- Incident date
- Apr 2015
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
Recalls
No recalls are listed for this model year as of Jul 2026. Recall records can change when NHTSA publishes new information.
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Investigations
0 NHTSA investigations on record
No investigations are on record as of Jul 2026. An empty record is not a clean bill of health.
Crash-test ratings
No NHTSA crash test is on record for this year. Some vehicles and model years were not tested or do not have a published NCAP result.
Fuel economy by trim
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LX 570 | 5.7L 8-cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 12 | 17 | 14 |
EPA laboratory estimates by trim and engine. Actual mileage varies with driving, weather, load, and maintenance. EPA source.
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2013 Lexus LX: frequently asked
What does the complaint record show for the 2013 Lexus LX?
Owners filed 8 NHTSA complaints about the 2013 Lexus LX. This is raw owner-reported complaint volume with no production or exposure normalization, so it is not a reliability score or a best/worst-year ranking.
What are the most common problems on the 2013 Lexus LX?
The most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (63% of complaints) and suspension (25%).
How many recalls does the 2013 Lexus LX have?
No safety recalls are on record for the 2013 Lexus LX as of Jul 2026.
What gas mileage does the 2013 Lexus LX get?
The EPA rates the 2013 Lexus LX at 14 mpg combined.