2013 Lexus RX Hybrid Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Avoid The 2013 Lexus RX Hybrid has a complaint index of 83, the fourth-worst among 19 model years, earning an Avoid verdict. Brakes account for 42% of complaints, with a median failure mileage of 74,000 miles, though no recalls have been issued for this year.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 83/100
- #4 of 19 RX Hybrid years
- Verdict
- Avoid
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 12
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 0
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 2
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 2
- Top issue
- Brakes
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 28.5
- 30 city / 27.5 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 2 / 0
Top 2013 Lexus RX Hybrid problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Brakes5 (42%)
- Other3 (25%)
- Airbags2 (17%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (8%)
- Visibility & Wipers1 (8%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Brake actuator fails to stop the vehicle properly, sometimes locking up with the brake warning light illuminated.
- Low-speed braking produces a squeaking noise that owners trace to the brake actuator.
- Airbags failed to deploy in a rear-end collision at 25 mph, resulting in head injury.
- A sunroof developed a large hole accompanied by a loud bang while driving at highway speed.
- A front tire lost air suddenly and blew out while driving at low speed.
2013 Lexus RX Hybrid recalls
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
2013 Lexus RX Hybrid fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 30 MPG
- Highway
- 27.5 MPG
- Combined
- 28.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,800
- 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 RX Hybrid years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2013 Lexus RX Hybrid reliable?
- NHTSA data gives the 2013 RX Hybrid a complaint index of 83, ranking it fourth-worst of 19 model years, so it carries an Avoid verdict relative to other RX Hybrid years.
- What is the biggest problem with the 2013 Lexus RX Hybrid?
- Brakes are the top complaint area, making up 42% of complaints, with owners reporting brake actuator failures at a median mileage of 74,000 miles.
- Does the 2013 Lexus RX Hybrid have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2013 model year.
- What year Lexus RX Hybrid should I avoid?
- The 2006, 2007, 2008, and 2013 model years all carry Avoid verdicts, with 2006 having the highest complaint index at 100.
- How is fuel economy on the 2013 Lexus RX Hybrid?
- EPA rates it at 28.5 mpg combined (30 city / 27.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,800.