Model year guide

2013 Lexus es350

Q: Does the 2013 Lexus es350 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2013 Lexus es350. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.

Q: What gas mileage does the 2013 Lexus es350 get?

The 2013 Lexus es350 has a U.S. EPA estimate of 24 mpg combined (21 city / 31 highway).

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2013 Lexus es350 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 3 on record.

2013 Lexus es350 — representative photo — Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2013 Lexus es350 at a glance

Safety recalls1

Owner complaints50

Combined24 mpg

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2013 Lexus es350 recalls 1

Forward Collision Avoidance: Crash Imminent Braking NHTSA Campaign #15V728000 · 03/11/2015

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Avalon and Avalon Hybrid vehicles manufactured October 19, 2012 to October 27, 2015 and 2013-2015 Lexus ES350 and ES300h vehicles manufactured June 18, 2012 to July 6, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with a Pre-Collision System (PCS) as optional equipment. In these vehicles, the PCS may unexpectedly activate and ap…

Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace certain PCS components, free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's numbers for this campaign are F1V and F2E.

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2013 Lexus es350 common problems

Owners have filed 50 complaints with NHTSA. These are the most-reported areas in a sample of the most recent — and what to check before you buy.

Service Brakes

Brakes should feel firm and quiet — no grinding, pulsing or pulling. Check for an ABS light and uneven pad/rotor wear.

Electrical System

Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.

Visibility

Test wipers, washers, defrosters and all mirrors. Check the windshield for cracks and any camera/sensor for fogging or faults.

Visibility/wiper

Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.

Vehicle Speed Control

Test cruise control and throttle response, and watch for any hesitation or unintended acceleration.

Air Bags

Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.

2013 Lexus es350 MPG & running costs

Combined24 mpg

City21 mpg

Highway31 mpg

Est. annual fuel cost$2,800

EPA size classMidsize Cars

TransmissionAutomatic (S6)

Passenger volume100 cu ft

Cargo volume15 cu ft

5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$2,000 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2013 Lexus es350 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$14,000

Fuel only$14,000

Per mile$0.19

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2013 Lexus es350 trims & engines on record

Trims

350

Engines

3.5L 6-cyl

2013 Lexus es350 vehicles on record

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Other Lexus es350 model years

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2013 Lexus es350 — frequently asked questions

Does the 2013 Lexus es350 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2013 Lexus es350. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.

What are the most common problems with the 2013 Lexus es350?

Owners have filed 50 complaints with NHTSA; in a sample of the most recent, the most-reported problem areas are service brakes, electrical system, visibility.

What gas mileage does the 2013 Lexus es350 get?

The 2013 Lexus es350 has a U.S. EPA estimate of 24 mpg combined (21 city / 31 highway).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.