2012 Lexus LS recalls & problems
NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls for the 2012 Lexus LS and 5 owner complaints. The part owners complain about most is air bags (2 reports), followed by electrical system (1). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers – enter your VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your car still has an open recall.
2012 Lexus LS problems by component
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Latest owner complaints
Electrical System · May 19, 2025 · AZ
unknown
Structure · Aug 20, 2024 · TX
See attached document for complaint
Unknown or Other · Aug 20, 2024 · TX
See attached document for complaint
Air Bags · Sep 19, 2022 · IN · crash
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.
Air Bags · Sep 19, 2022 · IN · crash
I am uploading for complaint number 11485175
Service Brakes · Feb 11, 2015 · 32,500 miles · CA
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…
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Frequently asked questions
Does the 2012 Lexus LS have any recalls?
No safety recalls are listed for the 2012 Lexus LS in NHTSA's recall database. Recalls can still be issued later, so check again by VIN before buying.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Lexus LS?
Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most reported areas are air bags (2), electrical system (1), service brakes (1).
Have there been crashes or injuries linked to the 2012 Lexus LS?
Owners reported 2 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries and 0 deaths in complaints to NHTSA. These are unverified owner reports, not findings of fault.