repaired · 2021 Q3
Driver side: inflator module
Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
2012 Lexus IS 350Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2012 Lexus IS 350, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 18V-432 the manufacturer reports only 62% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 17, 2019. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2012 Lexus IS 350 has problems
2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
2Air bags
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 2 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2012 Lexus IS 350 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2021 Q3
Passenger side: inflator module
Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
repaired · 2019 Q4
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery
Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2021 Q3
Passenger side: inflator module
Risk. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Show 1 more recall
no report yet
Visibility/wiper
Risk. Inoperative wipers could reduce driver visibility and increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Lexus.
Best & worst years
2012 vs. every other IS 350 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the IS 350 median. How we score
'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20
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- Caution
- Solid
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- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2012 Lexus IS 350, and the recalls they led to.
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpen
In owners' words
What IS 350 owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 LEXUS IS 350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V006000 (AIR BAGS). HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE…
NO ONE HAS CONTACTED US ABOUT THIS HAZARD IT HAS BEEN A YEAR WHAT ARE THEY WAITING FOR THE CAR TO GET IN AN ACCIDENT SO THEY WON'T HAVE TO FIX IT I CAN'T SELL THE CAR BECAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM I CANT DRIVE THE CAR BECAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM WHAT AM I TO DO ???? [PHONE]
Own a 2012 IS 350?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.