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Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

8 common questions answered

What are the known NHTSA recalls for a 2013 Lexus ES 350?
The NHTSA lists 12 recalls affecting the 2013 Lexus ES 350, covering forward collision avoidance, fuel pump and fuel tank, steering, air bag, and ABS components. Specifically, there are three recalls for the Pre‑Collision System (PCS) that may apply the brakes unexpectedly, five recalls related to fuel pump failures that could cause engine stall, one steering tie‑rod lock nut recall, one air bag assembly recall, one fuel tank expansion related recall, and one ABS actuator recall affecting some model years. All recall details are sourced from NHTSA records; Nalley Lexus Smyrna can verify your VIN and explain each bulletin.
How do I check if my 2013 Lexus ES 350 has an open recall?
You can check recalls by VIN on the NHTSA website or bring your vehicle to Nalley Lexus Smyrna for a free VIN check. Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN for authoritative status, or contact us and we will check for open campaigns and explain required repairs at no charge. If you’d like in-person help, schedule appointment and our service advisors will run the VIN check and confirm remedy availability.
How much does a 2013 Lexus ES 350 recall repair cost?
Manufacturer recall repairs for the 2013 Lexus ES 350 are free of charge to the vehicle owner. Toyota/Lexus will cover parts and labor for NHTSA-identified recall remedies; Nalley Lexus Smyrna performs recall work using OEM parts and factory-trained technicians at no cost under the recall program. If you need additional non-recall maintenance, ask about our service specials and financing options—service financing is available to help you get repairs now and pay over time.
Can I get my 2013 Lexus ES 350 recall fixed at an independent shop or do I need a dealer?
Recall repairs must be performed by an authorized dealer to guarantee factory recall remedy and OEM parts, and Nalley Lexus Smyrna is a certified Lexus franchise for recall repairs. Independent shops cannot always access manufacturer remedy parts, technical bulletins, or warranty coverage the way a franchise dealer can; using a certified Lexus dealer ensures the repair is performed to factory standard and documented with the manufacturer. To book a factory-authorized recall repair, schedule service at Nalley Lexus Smyrna and our team will handle the rest.
How long does a 2013 Lexus ES 350 recall repair take?
Most recall repairs for the 2013 Lexus ES 350 vary from short inspections to parts replacement and typically take from one hour up to a few hours depending on the campaign and parts availability. Some remedies (for example, fuel pump or PCS component replacement) may require longer shop time; Nalley Lexus Smyrna will provide an estimated turnaround when you schedule appointment. If remedy parts are pending from the manufacturer, we will notify you and help arrange a prompt follow-up; ask about loaner vehicles and our comfortable waiting area when you book.
Does an open recall affect my 2013 Lexus ES 350's trade-in or resale value?
An unresolved recall can negatively affect trade-in and resale value because dealers and buyers may require completion of open safety recalls before purchase or registration. Completing recall repairs at Nalley Lexus Smyrna protects resale value and documents that safety issues were remedied using OEM parts and factory-trained technicians—this is often viewed favorably by buyers and appraisal services. To get your vehicle ready for sale, start by visiting our trade-in page at sell-your-car-online.htm and schedule a free VIN recall check and appraisal.
Can I fail a state inspection because of an unresolved 2013 Lexus ES 350 recall?
Some open safety recalls—particularly those affecting brakes, steering, or airbags—can cause inspection issues if they directly impact required safety systems. While state inspection rules vary, addressing recalls promptly at a certified dealer like Nalley Lexus Smyrna eliminates potential compliance problems and improves safety for you and your passengers. If you are concerned about inspection failure, schedule service and we will inspect open recalls and advise on immediate steps; recall repairs are completed free of charge.
2013 Lexus ES 350 Recall Summary
These recall summaries are drawn from NHTSA records. To confirm whether your 2013 Lexus ES 350 needs service and to arrange an appointment, schedule service with Nalley Lexus Smyrna — recall repairs are free and performed by factory-trained Lexus technicians.

Recall Service & Dealership Highlights

Protect Your Resale Value

The 2013 Lexus ES 350 retains stronger resale and trade-in value when all manufacturer recalls are completed and documented by a certified dealer. Buyers and trade-in evaluators commonly check NHTSA recall history and vehicle service records before making an offer; unresolved safety recalls can reduce buyer confidence and lower appraisal values. At Nalley Lexus Smyrna we make it easy: we will confirm open recalls for your VIN, complete any necessary factory recall repairs using genuine Lexus parts and record the work with the manufacturer. Completing recalls also preserves warranty and may prevent insurance or title complications later. If you plan to sell or trade your 2013 Lexus ES 350, addressing recalls at our franchise location protects value and speeds transactions. For a quick appraisal and recall check, visit our trade-in page at sell-your-car-online.htm or schedule service with us; we also offer service financing options if you need repairs now and payments later.

Your Certified Recall Experts

Nalley Lexus Smyrna is a factory-authorized Lexus dealer with factory-trained technicians, OEM diagnostic tools, and direct access to manufacturer recall remedies for the 2013 Lexus ES 350. Our technicians complete Lexus training and follow Toyota/Lexus technical bulletins and procedures to ensure each recall is fixed to factory standards. When NHTSA recall campaigns require parts replacement—such as PCS components or fuel pump assemblies—we source genuine Lexus parts and document the work with the manufacturer, at no cost to you. We serve Smyrna, Roswell, Alpharetta, Marietta and the entire Atlanta metro area, offering transparent service updates and a comfortable customer experience. To protect your safety and vehicle history, schedule appointment with Nalley Lexus Smyrna and take advantage of current service specials and available service financing.

Safety Risks You Can't Ignore

Addressing recalls for the 2013 Lexus ES 350 is essential because unresolved safety defects can increase crash risk, cause unexpected braking, steering loss, engine stall, or compromised air bag deployment. NHTSA records show recalls for the Pre‑Collision System that may apply brakes unexpectedly when radar misidentifies metal roadway joints, multiple fuel pump campaigns where pump failure could lead to engine stall, and ABS actuator concerns that can affect brake control. Ignoring these issues puts drivers and passengers at risk and may affect insurance coverage in a crash. Nalley Lexus Smyrna prioritizes safety: we will inspect your vehicle, explain any applicable NHTSA recall, and complete free manufacturer remedies using OEM parts and factory-trained technicians. To address safety concerns promptly, schedule service today and ask about our service financing if you need to spread payment for non-recall work.

Check Your VIN Today

If you're unsure whether your 2013 Lexus ES 350 has an open recall, the quickest step is a VIN check on NHTSA.gov or at Nalley Lexus Smyrna—both are free. Our service advisors will verify open campaigns, explain required fixes, and let you know estimated shop time and parts availability. Typical recall remedies for this model range from quick component inspections to part replacements (fuel pumps, PCS modules, or brake actuators) and are completed at no charge to the owner under manufacturer programs. If parts are on backorder, we will place you on a priority list and schedule follow-up work as soon as the remedy arrives. To get started, schedule service online or call our service center; remember to check our service specials for additional savings and ask about service financing to help manage any additional maintenance.
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Recall Summary

12 recalls found · All repairs FREE

Forward Collision Avoidance

FREE3 OPEN RECALLS

Defect

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.

Consequence

A vehicle that unexpectedly brakes increases the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace certain PCS components, free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's numbers for this campaign are F1V and F2E.

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Forward Collision Avoidance3
FREE3 OPEN RECALLS

Defect

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.

Consequence

A vehicle that unexpectedly brakes increases the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace certain PCS components, free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's numbers for this campaign are F1V and F2E.

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Fuel Pump5
FREE5 OPEN RECALLS

Defect

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 4Runner, 2019-2020 Avalon, 2019 Corolla Hatchback, 2017-2019 Highlander, 2018-2020 Camry, 2020 Corolla, 2018-2019 Land Cruiser, 2017-2020 Tacoma, 2019-2020 RAV4, 2019-2020 Sequoia, 2017-2020 Sienna, 2019-2020 Tundra, 2018-2020 Lexus ES350, 2017 Lexus GS200t, 2017-2019 Lexus GS350, 2019 Lexus GS300, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500h, 2019-2020 Lexus LS500, 2018-2019 Lexus GX460, 2017 Lexus IS200t, 2019 Lexus IS300, 2019 Lexus IS350, 2018-2

Consequence

If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly with an improved one, free of charge. Owners of specific models were notified that remedy parts were available starting January 21, 2021. Owners of other models will be notified as remedy parts become available. Remedy parts should be available for all affected vehicles by late March 2021. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-012. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TA02. Lexus' number for this recall is 20LA01.

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Steering1
FREE1 OPEN RECALL

Defect

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2017 Lexus ES350 vehicles. The right-hand side tie rod lock nut may loosen over time.

Consequence

If the lock nut loosens, the tie rod may separate causing a loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the lock nut and, if it is found loose, replace the lock nut, steering gear assembly, and tie rod assembly, free of charge. The recall began on July 26, 2017. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is HLC.

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Air Bag1
FREE1 OPEN RECALL

Defect

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019 Lexus ES vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with a driver knee air bag assembly mounted to the lower instrument panel (IP) that may have been improperly installed, possibly affecting the deployment of the knee air bag in the event of a crash.

Consequence

In the event of a crash, there is an increased risk of injury if the knee air bag does not deploy properly.

Corrective Action

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the driver knee air bag assembly, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 8, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are KLD and KLE.

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Fuel Tank1
FREE1 OPEN RECALL

Defect

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 4Runner, 2019-2020 Avalon, 2019 Corolla Hatchback, 2017-2019 Highlander, 2018-2020 Camry, 2020 Corolla, 2018-2019 Land Cruiser, 2017-2020 Tacoma, 2019-2020 RAV4, 2019-2020 Sequoia, 2017-2020 Sienna, 2019-2020 Tundra, 2018-2020 Lexus ES350, 2017 Lexus GS200t, 2017-2019 Lexus GS350, 2019 Lexus GS300, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500h, 2019-2020 Lexus LS500, 2018-2019 Lexus GX460, 2017 Lexus IS200t, 2019 Lexus IS300, 2019 Lexus IS350, 2018-2

Consequence

If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly with an improved one, free of charge. Owners of specific models were notified that remedy parts were available starting January 21, 2021. Owners of other models will be notified as remedy parts become available. Remedy parts should be available for all affected vehicles by late March 2021. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-012. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TA02. Lexus' number for this recall is 20LA01.

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Anti Lock Brake1
FREE1 OPEN RECALL

Defect

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2016 Toyota RAV4 vehicles manufactured October 30, 2015, to February 3, 2016, 2016 Lexus RX350 vehicles manufactured October 26, 2015, to February 8, 2016, and 2016 Lexus ES350 vehicles manufactured September 1, 2015, to February 29, 2016. These vehicles are equipped with an ABS actuator that may have a damaged O-ring which could result in improper brake fluid pressure control during ABS, Traction Control, or Stability Contro

Consequence

Insufficient brake fluid pressure may cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake actuator, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 4, 2016, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is G0I, GLC.

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