Model year guide

2013 Lexus IS 250

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2013 Lexus IS 250 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 201 on record.

2013 Lexus IS 250 — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2013 Lexus IS 250 at a glance

Safety recalls2
Combined24 mpg
Typical price$23,149

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

2013 Lexus IS 250 recalls 2

Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module NHTSA Campaign #19V005000 · 09/01/2019

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Toyota 4Runner, 2014-2015 Scion xB, Lexus IS350C, IS250C, 2014 Toyota Sienna, Lexus IS-F, and 2014-2017 Lexus GX460 vehicles sold, or ever registered in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and…

Fix: Toyota will notify owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, or replace the air bag assembly. The recall began February 15, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are "Zone A" T…

Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module NHTSA Campaign #18V024000 · 09/01/2018

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2013 Scion xB, Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Sienna, 4Runner, Lexus IS250, IS350, IS250C, IS350C, IS-F, and GX460 vehicles sold, ever registered, in the states of AL, CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MS, SC, TX, PR, AS, GU, the MP (Saipan), and the U.S. VI or "Zone A." Toyota is also recalling certain 2010 Scion xB, Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Yaris,…

Fix: Toyota will notify the Toyota, Scion and Lexus owners. General Motors will contact the Pontiac owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, or replace the air bag assembly. The recall began on January 29, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota cust…

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 IS 250 MPG & running costs

Combined24 mpg
City21 mpg
Highway28 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,225

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

What's a 2013 Lexus IS 250 worth?

Low
$21,400
Typical price
$23,149
High
$25,250

From 201 comparable 2013 Lexus IS 250 listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2013 Lexus IS 250 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$16,125
Depreciation (5 yrs)$11,200
Total$27,325
Per mile$0.36

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 ($23,149) with the same model 5 model-years older ($11,963), 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 IS 250 trims & engines on record

Trims
Base · 250
Engines
2.5L 6-cyl 236 hp

2013 Lexus IS 250 vehicles on record

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Other Lexus IS 250 model years

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2013 Lexus IS 250 — frequently asked questions

Does the 2013 Lexus IS 250 have any safety recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2013 Lexus IS 250. 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 IS 250 get?

The U.S. EPA rates the 2013 Lexus IS 250 at about 24 mpg combined (21 city / 28 highway).

How much is a 2013 Lexus IS 250 worth?

Comparable 2013 Lexus IS 250 listings run roughly $21,400–$25,250, typically around $23,149 (from 201 vehicles).

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