CarRecallWatchThe 2012 Lexus ES 350 has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 89 complaints with NHTSA, including 3 crashes, 2 fires, 3 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (79 reports).
2012 Lexus ES 350 recalls
Airbag inflator may explode and send metal fragments at occupants
Frontal airbag inflators in these vehicles were previously replaced under an earlier recall, but the replacement inflators use the same design.
Passenger Airbag Inflator May Explode, Sending Metal Fragments
The front passenger airbag inflators in these vehicles can degrade over time when exposed to long-term high humidity, high temperature, and temperature cycling.
Passenger airbag may rupture and spray metal fragments
Certain passenger frontal airbag inflators can rupture after years of exposure to humidity and temperature changes.
Most common 2012 Lexus ES 350 problems
Problem areas named in the 89 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 79 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 |
| Electrical System | 2 |
| Structure | 2 |
| Service Brakes | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 1 |
| Seats | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
| Wheels | 1 |
What owners report
The contact owns a 2012 Lexus ES350. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, the key was detected, and trunk open warning lights illuminated. Additionally, the doors would lock and unlock independently. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed with needing the trunk latch replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and agreed to cover the cost of the partial repair. The failure mileage was approximately 55,000. The VIN was not available.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DOOR LOCKS FAILED TO LATCH SECURELY WHEN THE DOORS WERE CLOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN UNKNOWN DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE DOOR LOCKS NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED OR REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT SUBJECTED TO ANY RECALLS PERTAINING TO THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 59,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT BOTH THE REAR AND FRONT DOOR LOCKS FAILED TO LOCK. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. LEXUS OF CLEARWATER (27547 US HWY 19 N, CLEARWATER, FL 33761, (727) 231-1443) DIAGNOSED THAT THE DOOR ACTUATORS NEED TO BE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN.
ON FEB 7, 2019 VEHICLE WAS BEING SERVICED BY DEALER REGARDING A RECALL THE VEHICLE WAS ON DEALERS LIFT AT TIME OF DETECTION OF LEAK ON FEB 8, 2019 POWER STEERING RACK LEAK WAS FOUND BY DEALER ON FEB 8, 9 AND 10, 2019 DEALER REPLACED LEAKING POWER STEERING RACK.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD AND INSTRUMENT PANEL WERE MELTING AND STICKY. THERE WAS NO CUSHION PROTECTION ON THE DASHBOARD. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE 2012 LEXUS ES350 WAS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR A DASHBOARD REPLACEMENT, WHICH ENDED IN MAY OF 2017. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING AND REPAIRS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 79,000.
2012 Lexus ES 350 questions
Does the 2012 Lexus ES 350 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2012 Lexus ES 350: Airbag inflator may explode and send metal fragments at occupants; Passenger Airbag Inflator May Explode, Sending Metal Fragments; Passenger airbag may rupture and spray metal fragments. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Lexus ES 350?
Based on 89 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (79), Latches/Locks/Linkages (3), Vehicle Speed Control (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 2012 Lexus ES 350 has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.