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2013 Lexus Es 300

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

3

2 current

Combined

5.9L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$1,829

20,000 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Electrical

Transport Canada recall 2021723 · manufacturer campaign SRC XC8/XC9 / SRC RC8/RC9 / SRC RD1/RD2

24 November 2021

Transport Canada lists: 570 2008, 2011, 2013–2017 · CT 200 2012–2013, 2015–2017 · Es 300 2013–2014, 2016–2018 · Es 350 2007–2018 · and 48 more

What is wrong

This recall is for certain block heater kits installed on certain vehicles or sold as accessories at Toyota or Lexus dealerships. On certain vehicles, the engine block heater cable may not have enough heat protection and could be damaged by high temperatures. If this happens, the cable could short circuit while plugged in, and cause the wiring to overheat or melt. Note: This recall only affects the following block heater/cord part numbers: C014003034 PK5A408J09 PU14000904 C014003151 PK5A408J13 PU14000905 C014000885 PK5A489J11 PU14000907 C014000888 PK5A489J22 PU14000909 C014000907 PK5A410H00 PU14000911 C014100904 PU14000900 PU14000913 C014100907 PU14000901 PU14003571 C014100911 PU14000902 PK5A489J14 PK5A408J05 PU14000903

Why it matters

Engine block heater wiring that overheats or melts could create the risk of a fire.

What the dealer will do

Toyota recommends that you should stop using the engine block heater immediately. Toyota will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to disable the engine block heater. For some vehicles, the corrective actions for this recall are under development. For others, a new engine block heater cannot be installed, and the owner will receive a refund of the purchase price of the engine block heater.

55,683 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Brakes

Transport Canada recall 2015521 · manufacturer campaign SRC R11 / SRC R12

3 November 2015

Transport Canada lists: Es 300 2013–2015 · Es 350 2013–2015 · Avalon 2013–2015

What is wrong

On certain vehicles equipped with Pre-Collision System (PCS), the system could unexpectedly activate while operating the vehicle. Under certain situations, the system may interpret a steel joint or plate in the roadway as an obstacle, and the system may apply the service brake automatically. If the PCS applies unexpected braking force during normal vehicle operation when no impending collision object is present, it could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will disable the Pre-Collision System (PCS) as an interim measure, and when parts become available, will replace the PCS components with improved parts.

6,274 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Mid-size
In its class
More efficient than 96% of 161 2013 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
136 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2013 Lexus Es 300 have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 3 recalls on record for the 2013 Lexus Es 300. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2013 Lexus Es 300 get?
NRCan rates the 2013 Lexus Es 300 at 5.9 L/100 km combined, emitting 136 g of CO2 per kilometre.
What does it cost to run a 2013 Lexus Es 300 for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $1,829 in fuel, producing roughly 2,726 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.