2013 LEXUS IS 350 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
7
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2013 LEXUS IS 350
The 2013 LEXUS IS 350 has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY. 7 technical service bulletins have been issued by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing for this model year.
Recalls for the 2013 LEXUS IS 350
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2013 LEXUS IS 350, potentially affecting up to 2,157,462 vehicles.
Recall 19V005000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
| 1,299,448 vehicles affected
Defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Toyota 4Runner, 2014-2015 Scion xB, Lexus IS350C, IS250C, 2014 Toyota Sienna, Lexus IS-F, and 2014-2017 Lexus GX460 vehicles sold, or ever registered in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin...
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, or replace the air bag assembly. The recall began February 15, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers...
View full details →Recall 18V432000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| 114,998 vehicles affected
Defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Lexus GS350 and GS450h, 2006-2013 Lexus IS350 and 2010-2014 Lexus IS350C vehicles, equipped with 3.5L V6 2GR-FSE gasoline engines. The diaphragms in the fuel pulsation dampers may harden over time and develop cracks, possibly causing a fuel leak.
Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel delivery pipe with a new pipe that has improved pulsation dampers, free of charge. The recall began August 23, 2018. Owners may contact Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's number...
View full details →Recall 18V432000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
| 114,998 vehicles affected
Defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Lexus GS350 and GS450h, 2006-2013 Lexus IS350 and 2010-2014 Lexus IS350C vehicles, equipped with 3.5L V6 2GR-FSE gasoline engines. The diaphragms in the fuel pulsation dampers may harden over time and develop cracks, possibly causing a fuel leak.
Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel delivery pipe with a new pipe that has improved pulsation dampers, free of charge. The recall began August 23, 2018. Owners may contact Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's number...
View full details →Recall 18V024000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
| 628,018 vehicles affected
Defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2013 Scion xB, Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Sienna, 4Runner, Lexus IS250, IS350, IS250C, IS350C, IS-F, and GX460 vehicles sold, ever registered, in the states of AL, CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MS, SC, TX, PR, AS, GU, the MP (Saipan), and the U.S. VI or "Zone A." Toyota is also recalling...
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Toyota will notify the Toyota, Scion and Lexus owners. General Motors will contact the Pontiac owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, or replace the air bag assembly. The recall began on...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2013 LEXUS IS 350
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2013 LEXUS IS 350.
Safety Rating for the 2013 LEXUS IS 350
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2013 LEXUS IS 350 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2013 LEXUS IS 350
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing has issued 7 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2013 LEXUS IS 350. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
22LE02 - Takata — AIR BAGS
CSP: On July 30, 2018, a settlement of claims for Economic Loss related to Takata airbag inflators was approved for full implementation. The settlement includes Lexus?s agreement to provide a Customer Support Program (?CSP?) for 2002-2019 model year (MY) vehicles originally equipped with certain Takata airbag inflators or repaired under...
19LE05 - Dealer — AIR BAGS
The Data Communication Module (DCM) in the subject vehicles is equipped with software to identify the location of the vehicle using the Global Positioning System (GPS) to support features of the Safety Connect system. Due to incorrect programming in the DCM software, after November 2nd, 2019, the GPS coordinates for...
L-SB-0073-14 Rev — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
TSB: Revision Notice: The Required Tools & Equipment section has been updated. Lexus models equipped with the HDD Navigation (EMV-N) System will periodically require an update to the Gracenote® Database. Gracenote® includes detailed information for songs (e.g., Genre, Artist, Song Title, Album Name, etc.). The Gracenote® update will be included...
L-SB-0074-14 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
TSB: Lexus models equipped with the HDD Navigation (EMV-N) System require a Special Service Tool (SST) USB drive to update the map, points of interest, Gracenote®, and system software. The SST is used with all vehicles to deliver the update, however a unique Activation Number is required for each vehicle....
LTT011613 — EQUIPMENT
Navigation/Multi Info Display Day Mode Operation - Audio/Visaul/Telematics
LSB000213A — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
Premium HDD Navigation Gracenote Database Update Process (EMV-N)
LSB000313A — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
Premium HOD Navigation Map Update Process (EMV-N)
NHTSA Investigations for the 2013 LEXUS IS 350
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the LEXUS IS 350
- 2008 LEXUS IS 350 — 43 complaints
- 2009 LEXUS IS 350 — 4 complaints
- 2010 LEXUS IS 350 — 11 complaints
- 2011 LEXUS IS 350 — 8 complaints
- 2012 LEXUS IS 350 — 2 complaints
- 2013 LEXUS IS 350 (current)
- 2014 LEXUS IS 350 — 15 complaints
- 2015 LEXUS IS 350 — 4 complaints
- 2016 LEXUS IS 350 — 3 complaints
- 2017 LEXUS IS 350 — 1 complaint
- 2018 LEXUS IS 350 — 0 complaints
Other LEXUS Models
- LEXUS ES350 — 1,531 total complaints
- LEXUS RX — 1,154 total complaints
- 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