Recall 14V270 covers 10,462 2013 Lexus Gs 350 vehicles for a brake pedal switch defect. Repair is free at any franchised Lexus dealer.
Lexus is recalling 10,462 2013 Gs 350 vehicles because the brake pedal pressure switch can fail. A failed switch can start braking without the driver's input and without brake lights, increasing crash risk; Lexus dealers will complete the repair free of charge once available.
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What's wrong?
The brake pedal pressure switch in the 2013 Lexus Gs 350 reads how hard the driver is pressing the brake pedal. That signal helps the brake system understand the driver's input, so it can distinguish a light stop from a harder stop.
On affected Gs 350 vehicles, that switch can fail. When it fails, the brake system loses the correct pressure signal from the pedal. The problem is not the pedal pad or a routine adjustment issue; it is the switch that senses pedal force and sends that information to the brake system.
There is no warning sign before failure. If the switch stops working, the driver is not given a separate early symptom from the recall filing to watch for before the part fails.
Who's affected?
Both listed components point to the same hydraulic brake system, including the brake pedal linkage.
| 2013 Lexus Gs 350 | hydraulic brake system |
|---|---|
| 2013 Lexus Gs 350 | hydraulic brake system |
| Units affected | 10,462 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific sedan is included.
What's the safety risk?
A failed brake pedal load sensing switch can trigger braking without the driver's input and keep the brake lights dark. That gives drivers behind you less warning and increases crash risk. If your VIN is included, drive cautiously and contact a Lexus dealer for recall instructions. Repair will be free at any franchised Lexus dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2013 Lexus Gs 350 is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Lexus dealer and ask whether the free brake-pedal support assembly replacement is open for your VIN.
- Reference recall number 14V270 when you call, and explain that the brake pressure-sensing switch can fail and cause braking without brake lights.
- Bring the Lexus recall notice if you have it, or give the dealer your VIN if you never received the letter.
- Drive cautiously until the repair is complete, and leave extra following distance.
What happens at the repair
Lexus sent an interim owner notice in late June 2014 and a second letter after remedy parts were available in mid-July. At the dealer, a Lexus technician replaces the brake pedal support assembly, including the brake pedal load sensing switch that reads brake pedal pressure. The dealer repair described for this recall is free once available, with parts and labor covered under the recall.
Timeline
| May 22, 2014 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| July 14, 2014 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 14V270?
Recall 14V270 covers 10,462 2013 Lexus Gs 350 vehicles with a brake pedal load sensing switch that can fail. If it fails, the vehicle can brake without driver input and without brake lights. Lexus dealers will replace the brake pedal support assembly for free.
What should I do if my 2013 Lexus Gs 350 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 14V270. If it is, contact a franchised Lexus dealer to schedule replacement of the brake pedal support assembly. Reference recall number 14V270 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. For recall 14V270, a franchised Lexus dealer will replace the brake pedal support assembly, including the brake pedal load sensing switch, free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is unintended braking without brake lights. If the brake pedal load sensing switch fails, the vehicle can begin braking without the driver's input, and drivers behind you receive no brake-light warning. That increases crash risk. The dealer repair fixes the affected assembly for free.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/14V270000 |
|---|---|
| Lexus customer service | 1-800-331-4331 |
| NHTSA recall # | 14V270 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 14V270000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →