2013 Lexus GX Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2013 Lexus GX has 10 NHTSA complaints and a complaint index of 50, ranking 11th worst out of 21 model years, earning a Caution verdict. No recalls are on file for this year. Fuel system problems, mainly fuel pump failures, are the top complaint area.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 50/100
- #11 of 21 GX years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 10
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 0
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Fuel System
Top 2013 Lexus GX problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Fuel System3 (30%)
- Other3 (30%)
- Airbags2 (20%)
- Electrical System2 (20%)
- Structure & Body2 (20%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires2 (20%)
- Engine1 (10%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras1 (10%)
- Lane Departure1 (10%)
- Transmission & Powertrain1 (10%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Fuel pump failures caused sudden loss of power and stalling on the highway, in one case at a median mileage of 109,159 miles.
- One owner reported the vehicle stalling in the middle of the road with no warning light, forcing surrounding traffic to change lanes.
- A towing mirror folded back while hauling a trailer at highway speed, cutting off visibility of the left rear.
- Factory-fitted tires were described as unsuitable for off-road use on the 4-wheel-drive model, making the vehicle hard to control on dirt roads.
- One owner reported the front bumper detaching from the body and said other owners had the same issue.
- An owner described a Warranty Enhancement Program notice about check engine lights tied to moisture in air injection pumps and air switching valves.
2013 Lexus GX recalls
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
2013 compared with other GX years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2013 Lexus GX reliable?
- NHTSA lists 10 complaints for the 2013 GX and a complaint index of 50, which ranks 11th worst among 21 model years and earns a Caution verdict relative to other GX years.
- What problems does the 2013 Lexus GX have?
- The top complaint area is the Fuel System, at 30% of complaints, mostly fuel pump failures leading to stalling. Airbags, Electrical System, Structure & Body, and Suspension, Wheels & Tires each made up 20% of complaints.
- Does the 2013 Lexus GX have any recalls?
- NHTSA records show zero recalls for the 2013 Lexus GX.
- What mileage do fuel system problems show up at on the 2013 GX?
- NHTSA complaint data shows a median mileage of 109,159 miles for the fuel system complaints reported on the 2013 GX.
- Is the 2013 GX better or worse than other GX years?
- The 2013 GX ranks 11th worst out of 21 model years with a complaint index of 50, better than the 2011 and 2014 GX years, which are rated Avoid with indexes of 80 and 85.