2013 LEXUS ES HYBRID — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
11
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
15
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2013 LEXUS ES HYBRID
The 2013 LEXUS ES HYBRID has received a total of 11 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: CRASH IMMINENT BRAKING. 15 technical service bulletins have been issued by Toyota Motor Corporation for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Vehicle Speed Control (3 complaints), Structurebody (2 complaints), and Unknown Or Other (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 2013 LEXUS ES HYBRID
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2013 LEXUS ES HYBRID, potentially affecting up to 30,812 vehicles.
Recall 15V728000 — FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: CRASH IMMINENT BRAKING
| 30,812 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: A vehicle that unexpectedly brakes increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2013 LEXUS ES HYBRID
11 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2013 LEXUS ES HYBRID. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
ABS BRAKE FAILURE CODE C1391 BRAKES FAILED TO FUNCTION DURING EMERGENCY STOP WHILE IN MOTION DRY CITY STREET, LUCKY THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT. COST OF REPAIR $ 5000.00 BY LEXUS DEALER. THIS IS AN ONGOING ISSUE WITH BOTH LEXUS AND TOYOTA VEHICLES. ALSO CRUISE CONTROL FUNCTION DOES NOT WORK AFTER THIS HAPPENED AS THE ABS SYSTEM IS NOW DISABLED. ``````````````````
THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED FACING UPHILL IN MY DRIVEWAY. I STARTED THE CAR AND SET THE GEAR SHIFT/SELECTOR (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION) TO DRIVE POSITION WHILE CHECKING THAT THE BACKUP CAMERA WAS NOT ENGAGED. I RELEASED THE EMERGENCY BREAK WITH MY FOOT ON THE BREAK AND CONFIRMED THAT THE GEAR SHIFT WAS IN DRIVE AND THAT THE BACKUP CAMERA HAD NOT ENGAGED. I RELEASED THE BREAK AND ACCELERATED TO GO UP THE HILL. THE CAR ACCELERATED IN REVERSE. I HIT THE BREAKS AND CONFIRMED AGAIN THAT THE GEAR SHIFT WAS CLEARLY IN DRIVE POSITION EVEN THOUGH I HAD NOW REVERSED AND CRASHED INTO THE GARAGE DOOR THAT HAD BEEN BEHIND ME. I THEN SET THE GEAR SHIFT TO PARK POSITION AND TURNED OFF THE CAR.
THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED FACING UPHILL IN MY DRIVEWAY. I STARTED THE CAR AND SET THE GEAR SHIFT/SELECTOR (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION) TO DRIVE POSITION WHILE CHECKING THAT THE BACKUP CAMERA WAS NOT ENGAGED. I RELEASED THE EMERGENCY BREAK WITH MY FOOT ON THE BREAK AND CONFIRMED THAT THE GEAR SHIFT WAS IN DRIVE AND THAT THE BACKUP CAMERA HAD NOT ENGAGED. I RELEASED THE BREAK AND ACCELERATED TO GO UP THE HILL. THE CAR ACCELERATED IN REVERSE. I HIT THE BREAKS AND CONFIRMED AGAIN THAT THE GEAR SHIFT WAS CLEARLY IN DRIVE POSITION EVEN THOUGH I HAD NOW REVERSED AND CRASHED INTO THE GARAGE DOOR THAT HAD BEEN BEHIND ME. I THEN SET THE GEAR SHIFT TO PARK POSITION AND TURNED OFF THE CAR.
THE CAR EXPERIENCED AN UNINTENDED ACCELERATION EVENT WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING SPOT AT A LOW RATE OF SPEED. WHILE THE DRIVER'S FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE THE CAR BEGAN ACCELERATING OUT OF CONTROL AND BOUNCED OVER A CURB, DOWN A HILL, STRIKING A PICK UP AND A TREE.
PARKED IN PARKING RAMP FRONT IN.BACKED OUT SLOWLY, TAPPED PILLAR AT REAR MOVED FORWARD TO ADJUST STEERING, REVERSED AGAIN, THEN ENGINE ACCELERATED SLAMMED ME BACK INTO PILLAR, STEERING WHEEL TURNED RIGHT ENGINE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE HIGH SPEED UP THE RAMP. I TIRED TO PUT THROTTLE IN N, DID NOT SLOW DOWN, SLAMMED ONE FOOT ON BRAKE, DID NOT SLOW DOWN, THEN SLAMMED BOTH FEET ON BRAKE PEDAL AND IT DID STOP BEFORE HITTING CEMENT FENCE.
Safety Rating for the 2013 LEXUS ES HYBRID
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2013 LEXUS ES HYBRID in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2013 LEXUS ES HYBRID
Toyota Motor Corporation has issued 15 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2013 LEXUS ES HYBRID. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
KLG_19LE05-TI-Up — EQUIPMENT
TI: TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR LIMITED SERVICE CAMPAIGN KLG CUSTOMER SUPPORT PROGRAM 19LE05 SAFETY CONNECT SYSTEM ? VEHICLE LOCATION INACCURATE
L-SB-0013-14 Obs — ENGINE
TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE August 11, 2020: This bulletin is no longer applicable and is now obsolete.
L-SB-0036-19 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT
TSB: Some 2013 ? 2015 model year ES300h vehicles may exhibit a condition where the brake, ABS, and/or TRAC warning lights are on and/or a Check VSC message displays. One or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) C1391, C1252, C1256, or C1253 will be stored in the vehicle?s...
L-TT-0100-12 Rev — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TSB: Condition - (A) Some Customers/Technicians may experience a condition where the mirrors adjust to an unexpected position when the transmission is shifted into reverse. (B) Some Customers may experience a condition where the mirrors do not change to the exact previous position in which the customer had set the...
L-SB-0066-11 Rev — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
LSB: When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this bulletin to avoid damaging electrical components and switches. Many lubricants, cleaners, and automotive chemicals contain silicone or other compounds that may contaminate electrical contacts, and therefore increase electrical resistance and decrease switch performance. The use of...
L-SB-0096-14 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
L-SB-0096-14 — ENGINE
TSB: Some 2013 ? 2014 model year ES 300h vehicles equipped with 2AR-FXE engines may exhibit a MIL "ON" condition with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0011 (Camshaft Position "A" - Timing Over-Advanced or System Performance). The Engine Control Module/ECM (SAE term: Powertrain Control Module/PCM) logic has been modified to reduce...
L-SB-0096-14 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
TSB: Some 2013 ? 2014 model year ES 300h vehicles equipped with 2AR-FXE engines may exhibit a MIL "ON" condition with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0011 (Camshaft Position "A" - Timing Over-Advanced or System Performance). The Engine Control Module/ECM (SAE term: Powertrain Control Module/PCM) logic has been modified to reduce...
L-SB-0013-14 — ENGINE
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
L-SB-0013-14 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
For vehicles that are used under certain severe operating conditions, the HV Battery Cooling Fan may exhibit an excessive buildup of dust, lint, or other debris that can reduce the efficiency of the HV Battery Cooling System. HV Battery Cooling Fan maintenance and cleaning should be performed to address this...
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2013 LEXUS ES HYBRID
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the LEXUS ES HYBRID
- 2012 LEXUS ES HYBRID — 0 complaints
- 2013 LEXUS ES HYBRID (current)
- 2014 LEXUS ES HYBRID — 15 complaints
- 2015 LEXUS ES HYBRID — 10 complaints
- 2016 LEXUS ES HYBRID — 12 complaints
- 2017 LEXUS ES HYBRID — 1 complaint
- 2018 LEXUS ES HYBRID — 5 complaints
Other LEXUS Models
- LEXUS ES350 — 1,531 total complaints
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- LEXUS RX350 — 1,065 total complaints
- LEXUS IS 250 — 938 total complaints
- LEXUS ES300 — 862 total complaints
- LEXUS RX300 — 849 total complaints
- LEXUS ES — 817 total complaints
- LEXUS IS — 765 total complaints