2012 Lexus IS Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 2012 Lexus IS, and owners have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
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No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2012 Lexus IS. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2012 Lexus IS have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA; 3 describe a crash. Reports cite 1 injury and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 54,730 miles. Complaints peaked in 2020 with 5 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The dashboard (instrument panel) on this 2012 Lexus IS 250 has degraded and deteriorated, developing a shiny, reflective surface. In daylight and bright conditions, this degraded surface reflects onto”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 6, 2026 · Visibility/wiper
“2012 Lexus IS 250 Complaint Category: Interior/Seat Belts/Air Bags → Interior Component: Interior Moldings/Trim/Panels Narrative This is a safety issue. The dashboard on my 2012 Lexus IS 250 has devel”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 8, 2026 · Visibility/wiper
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2012 Lexus IS (IS 250 AWD, IS 250/IS 250C, IS 350 AWD, IS 350/IS 350C). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 21–24 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 18–21 / 25–29 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Subcompact Cars |
| Engine | 6 cyl, 2.5/3.5 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S6); Manual 6-spd |
Compare Lexus IS model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Lexus IS model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 Lexus IS | 0 | 1 |
| 2001 Lexus IS | 0 | 1 |
| 2002 Lexus IS | 0 | 12 |
| 2003 Lexus IS | 0 | 12 |
| 2004 Lexus IS | 0 | 10 |
| 2005 Lexus IS | 0 | 12 |
| 2006 Lexus IS | 7 | 143 |
| 2007 Lexus IS | 3 | 122 |
| 2008 Lexus IS | 3 | 102 |
| 2009 Lexus IS | 2 | 40 |
| 2010 Lexus IS | 1 | 40 |
| 2011 Lexus IS | 0 | 15 |
| 2012 Lexus IS | 0 | 18 |
| 2013 Lexus IS | 0 | 9 |
| 2014 Lexus IS | 0 | 12 |
| 2015 Lexus IS | 0 | 9 |
| 2016 Lexus IS | 0 | 2 |
| 2017 Lexus IS | 0 | 11 |
| 2018 Lexus IS | 0 | 3 |
| 2019 Lexus IS | 0 | 2 |
| 2020 Lexus IS | 0 | 6 |
| 2021 Lexus IS | 0 | 2 |
| 2022 Lexus IS | 1 | 4 |
| 2023 Lexus IS | 0 | 5 |
| 2024 Lexus IS | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 Lexus IS | 0 | 1 |
| 2026 Lexus IS | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2012 Lexus IS
How do I know if my 2012 Lexus IS has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Lexus dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number.
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.