2012 Lexus GX Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

No safety recalls on file

The 2012 Lexus GX has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes (1 report).

0Recalls
3Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2012 Lexus GX recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2012 Lexus GX.

Most common 2012 Lexus GX problems

Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Service Brakes1
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)1
Fuel/Propulsion System1
Air Bags1
Engine1

What owners report

2023-10-27, Engine
DURING INSPECTION, TECHNICIAN NOTED COOLANT RESERVOIR VERY LOW. TECHNICIAN TRACED COOLANT LEAK TO VALLEY SEAL. RECOMMEND TO REPLACE NOTICED BEFORE PERFORMING COOLANT REPLACEMENT FOUND THE RESERVOIR WAS NEAR EMPTY INDICATING A LEAK IN THE SYSTEM. INSPECTED RADIATOR ASSEMBLY AND FOUND NO OBVIOUS LEAKS. INSPECTED COOLANT VALLEY FROM UNDER THE CAR AND FOUND LARGE AMOUNTS OF DRY COOLANT AROUND THE TRANSMISSION BELL HOUSING. THIS CONFIRMS THE COOLANT VALLEY IS INDEED LEAKING AND WILL NEED TO BE RESEALED. RESEAL COOLANT VALLEY AND REPLACE SEALS/GASKETS NECESSARY. Driver comment: This is a known issue with Toyota/Lexus V8 engines. Toyota/Lexus needs to take ownership (recall) and fix the
2017-09-18, Air Bags
TAKATA RECALL. UNACCEPTABLE WAIT TIME FOR REMEDY (REPLACEMENT.) IN OUR PRESENT HOME STATE OF FLORIDA, ANOTHER(!!) FLORIDIAN HAS DIED -- THIS TIME, A 34YR OLD WOMAN, 07.28.2017. DURING THE MANDATORY HURRICANE EVACUATION, OUR FAMILY WAS FORCED TO USE OUR FRONT PASSENGER SEAT. THANK G-D NOTHING HAPPENED, BUT THIS CORRECTIVE PERIOD IS GONE ON TOO LONG. WE HAVE BEEN WAITING MONTHS FOR RESOLUTION -- AND ALL WE ARE TOLD IS THAT THE NECESSARY PART IS UNAVAILABLE AND TO WAIT LONGER -- AND IN THE INTERIM PLACE OUR FAMILY IN A POTENTIALLY DEADLY SITUATION. WHAT IS IT GOING TO TAKE TO GET THE REPLACEMENT AIR BAG?! DOES SOMEONE'S TEENAGE CHILD HAVE TO DIE DURING A MANDATORY EVACUATION IN ORDER F
2012-11-14, Service Brakes
A BUZZY/ SQUEEZE NOISE HEARD WHEN APPLY BRAKE PEDAL ELEC. STABILITY CONTROL IS HARD TO USE PROPULSION MAKES UP A LARGE NOISE WHEN START ENGINE. *TR

2012 Lexus GX questions

Does the 2012 Lexus GX have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2012 Lexus GX at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2012 Lexus GX?

Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes (1), Electronic Stability Control (Esc) (1), Fuel/Propulsion System (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2012 Lexus GX 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.

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