2013 Lexus RX Problems, Recalls & Reliability

64 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2013 Lexus RX, alongside 0 recall campaigns and 0 defect investigations. It scores 19/100 on the trouble index — one of this model's quieter years. Other leads the reports.

One of the quieter years. Relative to its siblings, the 2013 Lexus RX has drawn well-below-average complaint volume with at least four years on the road.

64Complaints
19/100Trouble index
0Recalls

Better year

Where 2013 sits among all RX years

Darker = quieter yearsBrighter amber = more trouble

What owners report

Other 14 complaints (22%)
Electrical 11 complaints (17%)
Body & structure 9 complaints (14%)
Brakes & stability 6 complaints (9%)
Speed control 5 complaints (8%)
Airbags 4 complaints (6%)

Recalls

No recall campaigns on file for the 2013 Lexus RX.

Technical service bulletins

286 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on electrical and body & structure — are on file for the 2013 Lexus RX. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.

See the 2013 RX TSB list →

Complaint history for this model year

When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.

2014peak 13 in 20182026

Questions buyers ask

Is the 2013 Lexus RX reliable?

The 2013 Lexus RX drew 64 complaints in federal safety records — one of this model's quieter years. Its trouble index is 19/100, scored against the model's worst year (2004).

What are the most common 2013 Lexus RX problems?

The top reported problems for the 2013 Lexus RX are other (14 complaints), electrical (11), and body & structure (9).

Does the 2013 Lexus RX have recalls?

No recall campaigns are on file for the 2013 Lexus RX. Recalls can be issued at any time, so check the VIN before buying.

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Data updated 2026-08-20 from NHTSA's public records

Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.