2012 Lexus RX recalls and problems
No recalls and 12 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2012 Lexus RX.
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2012 Lexus RX 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.
Alternator completely shut down on Sunday,…. Battery warning light came on out of the blue on Sat, … at 8:45 PM in Independence, MO in front of Walmart on […], had to go autozone on […] in […]. Test came back showing Alternator failure. Now power steering is gone and prob battery too. All interior electric systems…
failed Brake Actuator
Pearl White (077) paint is delaminated from metallic car surfaces. The paint appears to be separating from the surface and peeling/cracking, not consistent with normal wear alone. I previously reported this concern to Lexus Corporate.
Odometer Fraud. The contact owns a 2012 Lexus RX350. The contact purchased the vehicle, and it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of the purchase, the mileage was 127,832. The contact stated that at the time of registration, it was discovered that the…
Air bag issue light turn on, it said b1608 front satellite sensor bus initialization error LH code
RX model years compared
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 0 | 34 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 | 0 | 77 | 9 | 0 |
| 2011 | 0 | 29 | 4 | 2 |
| 2012 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 0 | 19 | 3 | 1 |
| 2014 | 0 | 12 | 3 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | 20 | 1 | 1 |
Across all years, the 2010 RX has the most complaints (77). All Lexus RX years →
Questions
- Does the 2012 Lexus RX have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2012 Lexus RX as of October 27, 2026.
- What are the most common problems with the 2012 Lexus RX?
- Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (3 complaints), followed by engine (3).
- How many 2012 Lexus RX complaints mention a crash or fire?
- 0 of 12 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received September 14, 2026.