Complaints
23
Crashes
5
Fires
0
Injuries
1
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2012 Lexus Is Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#17 complaints
AIR BAGS
Avg mileage:23,000 mi
Crash-related:2
#22 complaints
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Avg mileage:118,064 mi
#32 complaints
SERVICE BRAKES
Avg mileage:11,512 mi
Crash-related:1
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2012 Lexus Is.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 7 | 2 | — | 23,000 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 2 | — | — | 118,064 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 2 | 1 | — | 11,512 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 2 | — | — | — | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 | — | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 | 2 | — | 18,750 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 2 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 | — | — | — |
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