Is the 2013 Lexus IS a reliable year?

Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2013 Lexus IS ranks #7 of 21 among IS model years (Complaint Index 70/100, verdict: Caution). It has 9 complaints and 0 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.

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

The most reported problem areas are visibility & wipers (4 complaints), engine (3 complaints), and airbags (1 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 59,595 miles.

Does the 2013 Lexus IS have any recalls?

No safety recall campaigns list the 2013 Lexus IS in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.

What is the fuel economy of the 2013 Lexus IS?

EPA rates the 2013 Lexus IS at 22 MPG combined (19 city / 27 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,650. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

2013 Lexus IS Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Caution The 2013 Lexus IS has 9 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 70 out of 100 — #7 highest of 21 IS model years (verdict: Caution). The most reported problem area is visibility & wipers (4 complaints, 44% of the total). Complaints report 2 crashes and 3 injuries.

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index: 70/100; #7 of 21 IS years
Verdict: Caution; vs. other years of this model
Complaints: 9; unique NHTSA reports
Recalls: 0; distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes: 2; reported in complaints
Fires: 0
Injuries: 3
Top issue: Visibility & Wipers
Best nearby year: 2015; rated Good

NHTSA overall rating: Not rated
EPA combined MPG: 22; 19 city / 27 hwy
Injuries / deaths: 3 / 0

2013 Lexus IS recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2013 Lexus IS fuel economy and fuel cost

City: 19 MPG
Highway: 27 MPG
Combined: 22 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA): $3,650; 15,000 mi/yr
Fuel: Premium
Current regular gas: $4.32/gal; national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2013 compared with other IS years

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Year	Verdict	Index	Complaints	MPG
2011	Caution	60	15	22
2012	Avoid	75	18	22
2013	Caution	70	9	22
2014	Caution	50	12	18
2015	Good	25	9	—

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2013 Lexus IS a reliable year?: Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2013 Lexus IS ranks #7 of 21 among IS model years (Complaint Index 70/100, verdict: Caution). It has 9 complaints and 0 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Lexus IS?: The most reported problem areas are visibility & wipers (4 complaints), engine (3 complaints), and airbags (1 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 59,595 miles.
Does the 2013 Lexus IS have any recalls?: No safety recall campaigns list the 2013 Lexus IS in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.
What is the fuel economy of the 2013 Lexus IS?: EPA rates the 2013 Lexus IS at 22 MPG combined (19 city / 27 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,650. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.