This page covers 1 recall and 39 owner complaints for the 2013 Lexus ES.
Complaints about the 2013 Lexus ES cluster most heavily around braking and speed control systems. Owners frequently report brake warning lights illuminating, including ABS and skid control indicators, alongside a loss of normal braking response, sometimes while driving at highway speeds. Several describe the brake actuator as the diagnosed culprit, with the failure triggering multiple dashboard warnings at once. Speed control complaints often overlap with the braking reports, with owners noting unexpected deceleration or the pre-collision system behaving erratically. The electrical system rounds out the top concerns, with owners describing warning lights and intermittent system shutdowns that weren't always tied to a single diagnosed cause. A recurring detail across brake complaints is the error code C1391, which owners associate with the braking system intermittently losing proper control function.
39
Total Complaints
7
Crash-Related
3
With Injuries
By System
At a glance
What can fail
The Pre-Collision System radar may mistake a steel joint or plate in the road for an object and unexpectedly activate the brakes.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace certain Pre-Collision System components at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
