2013 Lexus LS reliability
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Lexus LS over 14 years — 0 per year. The other LS years sit at about the same rate: their median is 0 complaints per year. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
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The complaints owners file most often name Service brakes (4 of 5), then Forward collision avoidance (2) and Engine (1).
The 2012 LS has 0 complaints, 0 per year, and the 2014 has 3 complaints, 0 per year. The 2013 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2012. The 2013 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2014.
The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2013 Lexus LS. How we count. Data as of .
Recalls (0)
No recalls on file with NHTSA for this model year.
Complaints by component (5 total)
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Complaints filed per year
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
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"My ABS Brake System warning lights all came on a few days ago, giving me error codes c1253 and c1256. These codes pertain to a manufacturers defect with Lexus, wherein Lexus generated a customer convenience program that…"
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"losing 2qts of oil every 2000 miles. manufacture say this is normal. I have low engine oil level warning light and have to put 2 quarts of oil in the engine"
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"The ABS system failed. Mechanic stated it was the ABS actuator. Left front wheel locks up when brakes are applied with force. Safety is jeopardized since the ABS system no longer works. Cannot bring vehicle to safe stop…"
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"For 2 years now I’ve been getting intermittent abs and traction light come on. It never showed a code when a scanner was plugged in. Every now and then the light would come on when I start the car. As soon as I drive…"
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"I am detailing an alarming and persistent issue with unexpected brake activation on my 2013 Lexus LS 460. Over a span of time, the vehicle's brakes have been activated spontaneously on four different occasions, putting…"
Fuel economy
| Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Combined | Annual fuel cost |
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| LS 460 | 4.6L, 8-cyl | Automatic (8-speed) | Rear-wheel drive | 16 | 24 | 19 MPG | $4200 |
| LS 460 all-wheel drive | 4.6L, 8-cyl | Automatic (8-speed) | All-wheel drive | 16 | 23 | 18 MPG | $4450 |
| LS 460 L | 4.6L, 8-cyl | Automatic (8-speed) | Rear-wheel drive | 16 | 24 | 19 MPG | $4200 |
| LS 460 L all-wheel drive | 4.6L, 8-cyl | Automatic (8-speed) | All-wheel drive | 16 | 23 | 18 MPG | $4450 |
| LS 600h L | 5L, 8-cyl | Automatic (AV-S8) | All-wheel drive | 19 | 23 | 20 MPG | $4000 |
Specs and fitment
Known issues for this generation
NHTSA recall 20V-012 covers certain 2013-2015 Lexus LS460 vehicles among many Toyota and Lexus models: the low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail. If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers replace the fuel pump free of charge. Separately, Lexus customer support program 23LE04 covers brake booster and brake booster pump assemblies on certain 2013-2017 LS460 vehicles (and other listed Lexus models) when specific diagnostic trouble codes are stored; if the condition is verified, the booster and/or pump are replaced under the program terms.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 2013 Lexus LS reliable?
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Lexus LS over 14 years — 0 per year. The other LS years sit at about the same rate: their median is 0 complaints per year. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
What are common problems with a 2013 Lexus LS?
The complaints owners file most often name Service brakes (4 of 5), then Forward collision avoidance (2) and Engine (1).
Is the 2013 Lexus LS more reliable than the years next to it?
The 2012 LS has 0 complaints, 0 per year, and the 2014 has 3 complaints, 0 per year. The 2013 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2012. The 2013 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2014.
Has the 2013 Lexus LS been recalled?
NHTSA has no recalls on file for the 2013 Lexus LS.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2013 Lexus LS?
Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 2013 Lexus LS with NHTSA.
What mpg does a 2013 Lexus LS get?
EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2013 Lexus LS is 18.8 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.
What generation is the 2015 Lexus LS?
4th generation XF40 (model years 2007-2017).
What oil does a Lexus LS 500 take?
The 2018+ LS 500 owner's manual specifies SAE 0W-20; capacity with filter is about 6.7 qt (RWD) or 7.5 qt (AWD).