2012 Lexus IS recalls and problems
No recalls and 18 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2012 Lexus IS.
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2012 Lexus IS recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Most reported problems
Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.
What owners report
Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.
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 the windshield and produces a significant glare that obstructs the driver's view of the road. The glare materially…
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 developed significant cracking and is actively decomposing into a gelatin-like texture, despite the vehicle being…
The dashboard on my 2012 Lexus IS 250 has developed significant cracking across the surface despite the vehicle being garage-kept, low mileage, and well-maintained throughout my ownership. The cracking is not the result of any accident, impact, or misuse — it appeared spontaneously and has progressively worsened over…
The dashboard is sticky/melting causing it to be extremely shiny. It is available for inspection upon request. Due to the shininess of the dashboard, it causes a glare on the windshield during the daytime. This glare causes difficulty with being able to safely see through the windshield.
I own a Lexus 2012 IS250 and currently active duty member stationed at Aviano Air Base, Italy. I was not notified that my vehicle is overdue on a safety recall until today when I am trying to ship the vehicle back to the US. What further actions can I do to get the recall done? Can I get the vehicle waivered to get…
IS model years compared
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 2 | 40 | 4 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 41 | 7 | 0 |
| 2011 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 0 | 18 | 3 | 0 |
| 2013 | 0 | 9 | 2 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 12 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
Across all years, the 2006 IS has the most complaints (143). All Lexus IS years →
Questions
- Does the 2012 Lexus IS have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2012 Lexus IS as of October 27, 2026.
- What are the most common problems with the 2012 Lexus IS?
- Owners have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is air bags (8 complaints), followed by structure (4).
- How many 2012 Lexus IS complaints mention a crash or fire?
- 3 of 18 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 1 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received August 6, 2026.