2012 Lexus Ls Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2012 Lexus Ls.

20112013
Complaints
6
per 10K Sold
6.8
US Sales
8,860
Crashes
2
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0

Worst 2012 Lexus Ls Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#12 complaints

Airbags

Crash-related:2
#21 complaints

Electrical Faults

#31 complaints

Brakes

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2012 Lexus Ls.

Airbags
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Door:Handle:Interior
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—

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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2012 Lexus Ls. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.

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2012 Lexus Ls — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2012 Lexus Ls reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2012 Lexus Ls has 6 NHTSA complaints, 2 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Airbags with 2 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2012 Lexus Ls?
Top reported problems: Airbags (2 complaints); Electrical Faults (1 complaints); Brakes (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 2012 Lexus Ls?
NHTSA complaints for the 2012 Lexus Ls include 2 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2012 Lexus Ls have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2012 Lexus Ls as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2012 Lexus Ls?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Lexus Ls reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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