2012 Lexus LS

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Excellent Reliability

Quick Summary

The 2012 Lexus LS has 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.1x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is air bags problems (33% of all complaints), specifically: 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..

2 crash reports

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.1x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

AIR BAGS

2 complaints

33%

• 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.
• I am uploading for complaint number 11485175

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 2 crashes

“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.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

BRAKES

1 complaints

17%

• 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 H

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“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 H”

— NHTSA complaint filing

OTHER

1 complaints

17%

• See attached document for complaint

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“See attached document for complaint”

— NHTSA complaint filing

BODY/STRUCTURE

1 complaints

17%

• See attached document for complaint

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“See attached document for complaint”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ELECTRICAL

1 complaints

17%

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

Estimated Repair Costs

AIR BAGS(~50K mi)

$500

BRAKES(~50K mi)

$500

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

BODY/STRUCTURE(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 6 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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AIR BAGS: 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.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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BRAKES: 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 H
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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OTHER: See attached document for complaint
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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BODY/STRUCTURE: See attached document for complaint
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)