2013 LEXUS GS HYBRID — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
20
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2013 LEXUS GS HYBRID
The 2013 LEXUS GS HYBRID has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 20 technical service bulletins have been issued by Toyota Motor Corporation for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Service Brakes (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2013 LEXUS GS HYBRID
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2013 LEXUS GS HYBRID. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2013 LEXUS GS HYBRID
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2013 LEXUS GS HYBRID. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywiper | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
LEFT FRONT TIRE LOCKS UP AND PULLS TO THE RIGHT WHEN MAKING A EMERGENCY STOP
I WAS DRIVING A 2013 LEXUS GS450 HYBRID ON THE 15 FREEWAY AT 50-55 MILES PER HOUR WHEN I HEARD A LOUD EXPLOSION SIMILAR TO A GUNSHOT OR TIRE FAILURE IN THE CABIN AREA. I IMMEDIATELY PULLED OVER, EXITED AND VEHICLE AND FOUND THE SUNROOF HAD EXPLODED, LEAVING AN APPROXIMATE ONE FOOT BY SIX INCH PIECE MISSING FROM THE FRONT CENTER. THE REMAINDER HAD FRACTURED INTO HUNDREDS OF PIECES AND WE COULD HEAR THE GLASS CONTINUING TO CRACK. BEING AN INSURANCE AGENT BY TRADE I IMMEDIATELY INSPECTED THE VEHICLE FOR FURTHER DAMAGE AND FOUND NONE. THE EXAMINATION OF THE SURROUNDING AREA INDICATED NO FOREIGN OBJECTS THAT COULD HAVE CAUSED THIS. A CLOSER EXAMINATION FOUND THE GLASS HAD AN OUTWARD BEND (TOWARD THE SKY AND AWAY FROM THE CABIN) IN THE EXPLODED AREA, INDICATING THE FORCE CAUSING THE DAMAGE ORIGINATED WITHIN THE SUNROOF HOUSING. THE SUNROOF SCREEN WAS FORTUNATELY CLOSED IT WAS AN APPROXIMATELY 70 DEGREE DAY. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN IN ANY EXTREME TEMPERATURES. THERE WERE NO POTHOLES OR FLYING DEBRIS. THERE WAS NO BRIDGES OR PASSING TRUCKS THAT COULD HAVE KICKED UP AN ITEM THAT WOULD HAVE CAUSED THIS.
Safety Rating for the 2013 LEXUS GS HYBRID
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2013 LEXUS GS HYBRID in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2013 LEXUS GS HYBRID
Toyota Motor Corporation has issued 20 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2013 LEXUS GS HYBRID. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
FLA_LSC_Expired_ — AIR BAGS
Dealer Package: January 8, 2018 A watermark has been added to the Dealer Letter to indicate that FLA expired on December 31, 2017. LSC Expired on December 31, 2017.
FLA_EXPIRED_TI G — AIR BAGS
Technical Instructions: LSC Expired on December 31, 2017. TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR LIMITED SERVICE CAMPAIGN FLA FRONT PASSENGER SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM CERTAIN 2013 MODEL YEAR GS350 AND GS450h.
FLA_EXPIRED_TI G — EQUIPMENT
Technical Instructions: LSC Expired on December 31, 2017. TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR LIMITED SERVICE CAMPAIGN FLA FRONT PASSENGER SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM CERTAIN 2013 MODEL YEAR GS350 AND GS450h.
L-SB-0100-16 Rev — BACK OVER PREVENTION
TSB: REVISION NOTICE February 6, 2017 Rev1: The Supersession Notice has been added. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. Some 2013 ? 2016 model year GS and 2015 ? 2016 model year RC vehicles equipped with 2WD drivetrain and the F Sport package may exhibit a...
FLA_Dealer Lette — AIR BAGS
Region Letter: Background The front passenger seat assembly is equipped with sensors for the occupant classification system which are used to control the operation of supplemental restraint systems (SRS), including the front passenger airbag. The sensors classify the weight of the occupant and activate or deactivate the front passenger airbag...
FLA_Dealer Lette — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Region Letter: Background The front passenger seat assembly is equipped with sensors for the occupant classification system which are used to control the operation of supplemental restraint systems (SRS), including the front passenger airbag. The sensors classify the weight of the occupant and activate or deactivate the front passenger airbag...
L-TT-0118-13 Rev — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TechTip: Condition: The customer is unable to delete their call history or contacts from the vehicle. The "delete" soft button on the multi-information display is greyed out and not selectable.
LTT012113 2 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
Navigation and Audio System Update/ Upgrade USB Directory
L-TT0081-12 — EQUIPMENT
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
L-SB-0017-12 Rev — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
If the vehicle is put into storage, the state of charge (SOC) of its HV battery and auxiliary battery will gradually decrease. To prevent the auxiliary battery from becoming discharged during storage, proper maintenance is necessary. Please perform the following maintenance service for the HV battery and 12-volt auxiliary battery.
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2013 LEXUS GS HYBRID
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the LEXUS GS HYBRID
- 2008 LEXUS GS HYBRID — 4 complaints
- 2009 LEXUS GS HYBRID — 0 complaints
- 2010 LEXUS GS HYBRID — 0 complaints
- 2011 LEXUS GS HYBRID — 2 complaints
- 2013 LEXUS GS HYBRID (current)
- 2014 LEXUS GS HYBRID — 0 complaints
- 2015 LEXUS GS HYBRID — 2 complaints
- 2016 LEXUS GS HYBRID — 0 complaints
- 2017 LEXUS GS HYBRID — 1 complaint
- 2018 LEXUS GS HYBRID — 0 complaints
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