YearToAvoid

2013 Lexus LS460 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Caution The 2013 Lexus LS460 has a Complaint Index of 60 and ranks 5th worst out of 11 model years, earning a Caution verdict. Brakes account for 78% of its complaints, with 2 crashes reported and one recall covering the fuel system.

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

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index
60/100
#5 of 11 LS460 years
Verdict
Caution
vs. other years of this model
Complaints
9
unique NHTSA reports
Recalls
1
distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes
2
reported in complaints
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Top issue
Brakes
Best nearby year
2011
rated Good
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
18.5
16 city / 23.5 hwy
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Top 2013 Lexus LS460 problems

Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Brakes7 (78%)
  2. Engine2 (22%)
  3. Other2 (22%)
  4. Collision Avoidance & Cameras1 (11%)
  5. Seat Belts1 (11%)
  6. Steering1 (11%)
  7. Structure & Body1 (11%)
  8. Transmission & Powertrain1 (11%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

What owners report

  • Brake pedal reportedly traveled to the floor and failed to stop the vehicle while parking at low speed, resulting in a crash.
  • Owners describe the brake pedal suddenly releasing and the vehicle lunging forward with no stopping power, leading to a collision.
  • One owner reported replacing brakes three times within 24,000 miles, with brakes squealing loudly or grabbing tight and shuddering.
  • A brake actuator and ABS system issue was reported that left the vehicle with almost no braking ability.
  • One complaint described the car suddenly and violently accelerating while coming to a stop, with hard braking unable to stop it until the car was shifted into park.
  • An owner reported the steering wheel seizing while pulling into a garage, followed by brake failure and a crash into a wall.
2013 Lexus LS460 complaints: complaints filed per month2May 2015Sep 2015Apr 2016May 2018Feb 2019Nov 2019Aug 2020Dec 2021
9 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2015 to Dec 2021; peak Dec 2021 (2).

2013 Lexus LS460 recalls

1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.

  1. 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

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)025507510020072008200920102011201220132014201520162017
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2011Good305018.5
2012No verdict203018.5
2013Caution609118.5
2014Caution708118.5
2015No verdict404118.5

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2013 Lexus LS460 reliable?
Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2013 LS460 has a Complaint Index of 60 and ranks 5th worst among 11 model years, earning a Caution verdict. Brakes are the dominant problem area, making up 78% of reported complaints.
What is the main problem with the 2013 Lexus LS460?
Brakes are the top problem area, accounting for 7 of 9 complaints (78%), including reports of brake pedal failure and pedals traveling to the floor. Two of these complaints involved crashes.
Does the 2013 Lexus LS460 have any recalls?
NHTSA lists one recall for the 2013 LS460, covering the fuel system, part of a wider Toyota/Lexus fuel pump campaign. It is not a do-not-drive recall.
How does the 2013 LS460 compare to other LS460 years?
The 2013 model's Complaint Index of 60 is worse than 2011 (30, Good) and 2012 (20) but better than 2007, 2008, and 2010, which carry Avoid verdicts with indexes of 90, 100, and 80.
What mileage do brake problems typically show up at in the 2013 LS460?
NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 18,000 miles at failure for brake-related complaints on the 2013 LS460.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.