Model year guide

2013 Lexus GS 350

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2013 Lexus GS 350 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 558 on record.

2013 Lexus GS 350 — representative photo
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2013 Lexus GS 350 at a glance

Safety recalls3
Combined23 mpg
Typical price$31,428

Free: specs, open recalls for that exact car, build sheet and fair price.

2013 Lexus GS 350 recalls 3

Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump NHTSA Campaign #20V012000 · 13/01/2020

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 To…

Fix: 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 an…

Service Brakes, Hydraulic NHTSA Campaign #14V270000 · 22/05/2014

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2013 Lexus GS 350 vehicles manufactured June 8, 2012, through December 26, 2012. In the affected vehicles, the switch that senses the amount of pressure that the driver is applying to the brake pedal may fail.

Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake pedal support assembly which includes the brake pedal load sensing switch, free of charge. Toyota sent owners an interim notification letter in late June 2014 to advise owners of the recall. Owners received a second letter after the rem…

Steering NHTSA Campaign #12V221000 · 16/05/2012

TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2013 LEXUS GS350 VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 12, 2011, THROUGH FEBRUARY 7, 2012. THE STEERING CONTROL ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU) PROGRAMMING FOR THE VARIABLE GEAR RATIO STEERING (VGRS) SYSTEM COULD CAUSE THE STEERING WHEEL TO BECOME OFF-CENTERED WHEN RESTARTING IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE VEHICLE IS PARKED WITH THE STEERING WHEEL TURNED.

Fix: TOYOTA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND LEXUS DEALERS WILL UPDATE THE VGRS SYSTEM FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 7, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.

2013 Lexus GS 350 MPG & running costs

Combined23 mpg
City19 mpg
Highway28 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,300

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.

What's a 2013 Lexus GS 350 worth?

Low
$27,800
Typical price
$31,428
High
$35,000

From 555 comparable 2013 Lexus GS 350 listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2013 Lexus GS 350 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$16,500
Depreciation (5 yrs)$16,500
Total$33,000
Per mile$0.44

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($31,428) with the same model 5 model-years older ($14,920), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2013 Lexus GS 350 trims & engines on record

Trims
Base · 350
Engines
3.5L 6-cyl

2013 Lexus GS 350 vehicles on record

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2013 Lexus GS 350 — frequently asked questions

Does the 2013 Lexus GS 350 have any safety recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2013 Lexus GS 350. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.

What gas mileage does the 2013 Lexus GS 350 get?

The U.S. EPA rates the 2013 Lexus GS 350 at about 23 mpg combined (19 city / 28 highway).

How much is a 2013 Lexus GS 350 worth?

Comparable 2013 Lexus GS 350 listings run roughly $27,800–$35,000, typically around $31,428 (from 555 vehicles).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.