2012 Lexus RX350 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2012 Lexus RX350, and owners have filed 33 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2012 Lexus RX350
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Electronic stability control (esc) and service brakes, hydraulic: control unit/module
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2012 and 2013 Toyota Tacoma and Lexus RX350 vehicles and certain model year 2012 Toyota Rav4 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the brake system contains a brake actuator that adjusts the fluid pressure of each wheel cylinder. An electrical component within the actuator may experience an increased…
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and Toyota and Lexus dealers will update the software for the Skid Control electronic control unit, free of charge. The recall began on March 28, 2014. Owners may contact Toyota at…
33 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2012 Lexus RX350 have filed 33 complaints with NHTSA; 11 describe a crash and 2 describe a fire. Reports cite 13 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 38,633 miles. Complaints peaked in 2013 with 7 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Tl* the contact owns a 2012 lexus rx330. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH, the ABS and brake system warning lights illuminated when the brake pedal was depressed. The contact stated that t”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 20, 2020 · Service brakes
“The cfei (certified fire & explosion investigator) fire lieutenant/investigator with the city of ft. Lauderdale's fire dept, who also responded to my 911 call, had pointed out and explained to me the”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 5, 2020 · Electrical system
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2012 Lexus RX (RX 350, RX 350 AWD, RX 450h, RX 450h AWD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 20–29 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 18–31 / 24–28 |
| Fuel | Premium, Regular |
| EPA class | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| Engine | 6 cyl, 3.5 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (AV-S6); Automatic (S6) |
Compare Lexus RX350 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Lexus RX350 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Lexus RX350 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 Lexus RX350 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 Lexus RX350 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 Lexus RX350 | 1 | 167 |
| 2008 Lexus RX350 | 0 | 126 |
| 2009 Lexus RX350 | 0 | 97 |
| 2010 Lexus RX350 | 1 | 94 |
| 2011 Lexus RX350 | 1 | 30 |
| 2012 Lexus RX350 | 1 | 33 |
| 2013 Lexus RX350 | 1 | 29 |
| 2014 Lexus RX350 | 0 | 15 |
| 2015 Lexus RX350 | 1 | 42 |
| 2016 Lexus RX350 | 3 | 58 |
| 2017 Lexus RX350 | 3 | 46 |
| 2018 Lexus RX350 | 1 | 18 |
| 2019 Lexus RX350 | 3 | 31 |
| 2020 Lexus RX350 | 1 | 7 |
| 2021 Lexus RX350 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Lexus RX350 | 0 | 10 |
| 2023 Lexus RX350 | 1 | 4 |
Checking a specific 2012 Lexus RX350
How do I know if my 2012 Lexus RX350 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. 1 campaign currently lists the 2012 Lexus RX350; your car may already have been repaired under it.
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 (for example 14V054000).
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.
Other Lexus models
- ES3501,365 complaints
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- IS596 complaints
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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.