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 350cProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2012 Lexus IS 350c, 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 350c has problems
3 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
3Air bags
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 3 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2012 Lexus IS 350c 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 350c 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 350c median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2012 Lexus IS 350c, and the recalls they led to.
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpen
In owners' words
What IS 350c owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
EARLIER THIS YEAR, I RECEIVED THE TAKATA AIRBAG RECALL NOTICE AND IN THE NOTICE IT INDICATES THERE IS NO REMEDY. JUST RECENTLY, I CALLED TOYOTA NORTH AMERICAN, WAS TRANSFERRED TO LEXUS CORP. SPOKE WITH A PERSON THAT OBVIOUSLY DID NOT CARE. SHE WENT ON TO SAY THAT I WAS IN ZONE C, SHE DID HAVE ANY…
TAKATA RECALL. THE RECALL WAS INITIATED IN JANUARY. I GOT A LETTER IN FEBRUARY. AS OF TODAY (MARCH 28) THE TOYOTA WEBSITE ESTIMATES A FIX MAY BE AVAILABLE IN SEPTEMBER! BUT NO COMMITMENT. IN THE MEANTIME, I CAN'T HAVE A FRONT PASSENGER, PER TOYOTA, RENDERING THE CAR USELESS FOR MY FAMILY. NINE…
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