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2013 Lexus ES HybridProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 12 owners and 1 recall for this exact model.

Data updated ·checked October 21, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 19, 2026

Complaints
12
Crashes
8
Fires
0
Recalls
1
TSBs
266
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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 12 complaints, 8 crashes, 0 fires, and 1 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Speed ControlHIGH

3 owners reported speed control issues — failures commonly reported around 30K miles.

!Inspect the Structure:bodyMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

4
0–30K
5
30–60K
1
60–90K
90–120K
1
120–150K
150K+

Peak failure range: 30–60K miles (5 reports) • Median: 30K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Speed Control (3 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Buyer Lot Checklist

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Speed Control3 (25%)
Structure:body2 (17%)
Other2 (17%)
Brakes2 (17%)
Airbags1 (8%)
Engine1 (8%)
Drivetrain1 (8%)

2013 Lexus ES Hybrid: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Speed Control Issues

Speed Control complaints account for 25% of all reports filed for the 2013 Lexus ES Hybrid, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 30,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 30K-mile mark.

Structure:body Issues

Structure:body complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 2013 Lexus ES Hybrid, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to structure:body-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 2013 Lexus ES Hybrid, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Airbags Issues

Airbags complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2013 Lexus ES Hybrid, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to airbags-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

3
15
3
16
2
17
3
18
1
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2013 Lexus ES Hybrid. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (1 recall)

15V728000Jul 2016

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: CRASH IMMINENT BRAKING

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Avalon and Avalon Hybrid vehicles manufactured October 19, 2012 to October 27, 2015 and 2013-2015 Lexus ES350 and ES300h vehicles manufactured June 18, 2012 to July 6, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with a Pre-Collision System (PCS) as optional equipment. In these vehicles, the PCS may unexpectedly activate and apply the brakes when the radar detects a steel joint or plate in the roadway as an object.

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NHTSA Defect Investigations (1)

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DP22005ClosedOpened Jan 2023 · closed Aug 2023

Pedestrian alert sounds

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 12 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 1 recall found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Last updated (checked October 21, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 19, 2026.

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2013 Lexus ES Hybrid: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2013 Lexus ES Hybrid?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2013 Lexus ES Hybrid is related to the speed control, with 3 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2013 Lexus ES Hybrid reliable?
The 2013 Lexus ES Hybrid has 12 complaints, 8 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2013 Lexus ES Hybrid problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2013 Lexus ES Hybrid have any recalls?
Yes, the 2013 Lexus ES Hybrid has 1 recall on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Lexus ES Hybrid problems start?
Based on 11 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 30,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 30–60K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 2013 Lexus ES Hybrid data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 21, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 19, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins. Its numbers last changed on October 4, 2026.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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