2013 Lexus ES

35 serious complaints of 63, the most about brakes (13) and speed control (12); per car on the road, 0.7× this model's usual year. 1 recall.

What owners report

“2013 Lexus Es300h driving on [] , I felt the brake didn't work during the street. It's hard to push the brake, and I almost hit the car in front. OMG, I was very scared. I saw an ABS brake light, and I tried to turn into a parking lot and find the nearest Pepboys in Birmingham, Alabama to inspect the system.”

An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the brakes, Apr 2024

“I was driving down the highway coming up on a traffic jam put on the brakes and several warning. Lights came on the dash and my power brakes failed. I was barely able to stop the car without hitting someone.”

An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the speed control, Nov 2023

Fixes and extended coverage

• Extended coverage Vehicles that did not have an active Safety Connect subscription on or after 10/1/2017 but are affected by this condition are included in this Customer Support Program (19LE05). (19LE05, Oct 2019)
• Extended coverage Dealer Package: 12/10/2019 Vehicle total has increased by approximately 6,260 vehicles. (KLG Dealer, Dec 2019)
• Extended coverage Technical instructions for limited service campaign klg customer support program 19le05 safety connect system ? (KLG 19LE05-TI-Up, Aug 2020)
• Repair program Certain service publications, Technical Service Bulletins, Service Campaign Technical Instructions and Service & Parts Operation Communication Bulletins may reference specifically required adhesives and sealants (L-TT-0031-10, Jul 2013)

From the manufacturer's bulletins filed with NHTSA. A dealer can look up whether a car has had the work done or is still covered.

63 owner complaints · 1 recall (check a car's VIN for open recalls) · EPA combined: 24–40 mpg · NHTSA: 5 of 5 stars · 2013 trims and features