2013 Lexus LX: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
3 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
Not available median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2013 model year. Data snapshot: . 0 complaints include usable failure mileage.
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Most common problems
Suspension is the most frequently named component, appearing in 2 of 3 complaints (66.7%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 1 | 33.3% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Suspension | 2 |
| Service Brakes | 1 |
| Structure:Body | 1 |
| Trailer Hitches | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
Suspension: 2; Service Brakes: 1; Structure:Body: 1; Trailer Hitches: 1; Vehicle Speed Control: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
No usable failure mileage is recorded. 3 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 |
| 2026 | 1 |
2025: 2; 2026: 1
Pattern summary
Suspension leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11647791 · 2025-03-12 (March 12, 2025)
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.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11647791 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11647796 · 2025-03-12 (March 12, 2025)
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 …
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11647796 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11761229 · 2026-09-01 (September 1, 2026)
The contact owns a 2013 Lexus LX570 with a ProPride 3P Trailer Sway Control Hitch attached. The contact stated that while hauling an ATC trailer, the trailer was pulling to one side. The vehicle was taken to the independent mechanic who installed the trailer hitch, but no cause for the issue was found. The vehicle and the trailer hitch were taken to another independent mechanic, but no failure was found. The contact stated that while using the trailer hitch in July 2026, the trailer hitch cracked at the welds. The contact had the hitch inspecte…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11761229 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
0 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
No recall campaigns are recorded in this snapshot.