2012 Lexus RX Hybrid Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

No safety recalls on file

The 2012 Lexus RX Hybrid 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 RX Hybrid recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2012 Lexus RX Hybrid.

Most common 2012 Lexus RX Hybrid problems

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

Problem areaReports
Service Brakes1
Unknown Or Other1
Electrical System1
Service Brakes, Air1

What owners report

2021-11-12, Service Brakes, Air
The contact owns a 2012 Lexus RX450H. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, several unknown warning lights illuminated with an audible beeping sound. A message appeared on the instrument panel to check the ABS system. The contact pulled over and waited a few minutes to check the brakes. The contact found no failure and continued driving to the residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 112,000.
2019-09-09, Electrical System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 LEXUS RX450 HYBRID. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CONTACT HEARD A STRANGE AND CONSTANT BUZZING NOISE THROUGHOUT THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE BELIEVED HER EX-BOYFRIEND HACKED INTO HER VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LEXUS OF WESTMINSTER (13590 BEACH BLVD, WESTMINSTER, CA 92683, 714-702-1849) WHERE SHE WAS INFORMED THAT THEY WOULD HAVE TO TAKE APART THE VEHICLE FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE TESTING WOULD BE AT THE CONTACT'S EXPENSE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000.
2018-06-18, Service Brakes
AFTER WASHING MY CAR AND LETTING IT SIT IN MY GARAGE FOR A MONTH THE REAR BRAKE CALIBERS WE'RE STUCK. MY HYBRID BATTERY IS LEAKING ACID ON THE BOTTOM OF THE VEHICLE AND CAUSES CORROSION.

2012 Lexus RX Hybrid questions

Does the 2012 Lexus RX Hybrid have any recalls?

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

What are the most common problems with the 2012 Lexus RX Hybrid?

Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes (1), Unknown Or Other (1), Electrical System (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2012 Lexus RX Hybrid 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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