2012 Lexus LS Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2012 Lexus LS recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2012 Lexus LS.

Most common 2012 Lexus LS problems

Problem areas named in the 5 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Air Bags	2
Service Brakes	1
Unknown Or Other	1
Structure	1
Electrical System	1

What owners report

2025-05-19, Electrical System
unknown

2024-08-20, Unknown Or Other
See attached document for complaint

2022-09-19, Air Bags
I am uploading for complaint number 11485175

2022-09-19, Air Bags
Someone hit from front left head on but the airbags did not deploy. Car was damaged the extent that it maybe totalled. I am working with ALSTATE Insurance at this time.

2015-02-11, Service Brakes
RECENTLY TOOK MY 2012 LS460 INTO DEALER FOR BRAKING ISSUES. WHEN BRAKES APPLIED, CAR WOULD NOSE DIVE AS IT CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP. WHEN PRESSING BRAKE PEDAL IT MAKE A SQUEAKING NOISE. BRAKE PEDAL WAS ALWAYS SOFT, FELT LIKE NO BRAKE PADS LEFT BUT THEY ALL HAD RECENTLY BEEN CHECKED 3 MONTHS AGO AND HAD 10MM LEFT. WHEN BRAKING, YOU CAN FEEL VIBRATIONS IN THE PEDAL. LEXUS DEALER CONFIRMED FAULTY BRAKE ACTUATOR. *TR

2012 Lexus LS questions

Does the 2012 Lexus LS have any recalls?

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

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

Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (2), Service Brakes (1), Unknown Or Other (1).

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