2013 Lexus LS460 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
CautionComplaint Index
60/100
#5 most-complained of 11 LS460 years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2013 Lexus LS460 has 9 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 60 out of 100 — #5 highest of 11 LS460 model years (verdict: Caution). The most reported problem area is brakes (7 complaints, 78% of the total). Complaints report 2 crashes.
- Complaints
- 9
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes / fires
- 2 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 18.5
- 16 city / 23.5 hwy
Top 2013 Lexus LS460 problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Brakes7 (78%)
- Engine2 (22%)
- Other2 (22%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras1 (11%)
- Seat Belts1 (11%)
- Steering1 (11%)
- Structure & Body1 (11%)
- Transmission & Powertrain1 (11%)
2013 Lexus LS460 recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 20V012000Jan 13, 2020Fuel System1,830,752 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) recalled certain 2018-2019 4Runner, Highlander, Camry, Land Cruiser, Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma and Tundra, and Lexus RC 300, RC 350, GS 350, GX 460, IS 300, LC 500, LS 500, LX 570, RX 350L, and 2019 Toyota Avalon and Corolla, and certain Lexus NX 300, and ES 350 vehicles on January 13, 2020. On March 4, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include certain 2014-2015 Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser, 2018 Avalon, Corolla, 2014 FJ Cruiser, 2017 Sienna and Lexus 2018 ES 350, 2018-2019 GS 300, 2013-2014 GS350, 2014-2015 GX 460, IS 350 and LX 570, 2014 IS F, 2018-2019 IS 350, LC 500H and LS 500H, 2013-2015 LS 460, 2015 NX 200T and RC350, 2017 RC 200T and RX 350. Toyota also removed the 2018-2019 Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser and 2018-2019 Lexus GX 460 and LX 570 and 2019 NX300 from inclusion in this recall. On March 19, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include 2015 Lexus GS350 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Risk: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began May 4, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 20TB02 and 20TA02 for Toyota vehicles and 20LB01 and 20LA01 for Lexus vehicles.
2013 Lexus LS460 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 16 MPG
- Highway
- 23.5 MPG
- Combined
- 18.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $4,325
- 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 LS460 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2013 Lexus LS460 a reliable year?
- Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2013 Lexus LS460 ranks #5 of 11 among LS460 model years (Complaint Index 60/100, verdict: Caution). It has 9 complaints and 1 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
- What are the most common problems with the 2013 Lexus LS460?
- The most reported problem areas are brakes (7 complaints), engine (2 complaints), and collision avoidance & cameras (1 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 21,000 miles.
- Does the 2013 Lexus LS460 have any recalls?
- Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2013 Lexus LS460, most recently reported 2020, covering fuel system.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2013 Lexus LS460?
- EPA rates the 2013 Lexus LS460 at 18.5 MPG combined (16 city / 23.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,325. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.