2012 Lexus RX350 recalls and problems

The 2012 Lexus RX350 has 1 recall and 33 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is vehicle speed control.

How the 2012 compares

Average

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Average complaint count among 17 RX350 model years — 9th most.

1recalls

33complaints

11crashes

2fires

13injuries

26,500median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

Does your car have an open recall?
Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.

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1 recall

Electronic Stability Control

Feb 12, 2014 · NHTSA campaign 14V054000 · 261,114 vehicles

Problem: 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 resistance resulting in the illumination of various warning lights, including those for the Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) system, Antilock Brake System (ABS), and Traction Control system.

Risk: If this occurs, these systems could become inoperative, reducing the directional control assistance, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy & notes

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 1-800-331-4331.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Vehicle Speed Control10

Electronic Stability Control3

Fuel System3

Seat Belts2

Structure2

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2012 vs. other Lexus RX350 years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2012. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2012 Lexus RX350 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2012 Lexus RX350, the latest from Feb 12, 2014 (electronic stability control). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2012 Lexus RX350?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention vehicle speed control (10), service brakes (6), air bags (4). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.