KnownCarProblems2012 Lexus RX350 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 33 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Lexus RX350, most often about the speed control (30% of complaints, typically around 14,500 miles). It is 9th of 17 RX350 model years by number of complaints and has 1 recall.
Most common 2012 Lexus RX350 problems
Speed control
10 complaints · 30%Half of these problems showed up before 14,500 miles.
I had an accident with my 2012 Lexus on 5/1/13. I pulled out of a gas station unto the road and stopped at a red light behind a car carrier which was stopped already. When I stopped, my car accelerated and hit the back of the truck. When the police came, they cited me because I hit the truck. When we brought the car…
Initially felt the vehicle suddenly lurch foward on several occasions after backing out of parking space at work and shifting into drive. Had to hit brakes, bring the vehicle to a complete stop, and then slowly start forward again. Accident occurred in the driveway of a private residence. The vehicle was placed in…
Brakes
6 complaints · 18%The contact owns a 2012 Lexus RX350. The contact stated that the brakes felt abnormal and the traction control warning indicator illuminated. Two weeks later, while attempting to make a u turn, the brakes seized and the vehicle was inoperable. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the brake…
I am the original owner of a 2013 Lexus RX350. On august 14, 2019 as I was parking my car and rolling into a parking spot, with my foot only on the brake pedal, the engine revved and the car accelerated forward. The car hit a curb and gave me the time to react and applied enough brake pressure to stop the vehicle…
Transmission
4 complaints · 12%The contact owns a 2012 Lexus RX350. The contact stated that after shifting into park and powering off the vehicle, she attempted to exit when suddenly the vehicle independently rolled away. As a result, the front drivers side tire rolled over her buttocks. The contact sustained injuries that required medical…
Electrical
4 complaints · 12%I was told that a circut breaker failed under the dash ,as to the cause. I bought this car new and had some strange electrial issues. The car was a total loss.
Air bags
4 complaints · 12%Parts named most often: sensor.
Front passenger seat occupancy sensor is not working, it lights up, standing, im motion all the time, I am afraid if I have a wife or love one on that seat
I am the original owner of a 2013 Lexus RX350. On august 14, 2019 as I was parking my car and rolling into a parking spot, with my foot only on the brake pedal, the engine revved and the car accelerated forward. The car hit a curb and gave me the time to react and applied enough brake pressure to stop the vehicle…
Engine
4 complaints · 12%The contact owns a 2012 Lexus RX350. While driving approximately 50 MPH, the low engine oil pressure warning indicator illuminated and the engine shut down. The vehicle was turned off and restarted. The contact stated that the failure recurred approximately six times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (Lexus steven…
During driving in the highway suddenly the whole vehicle is shaking and reduced speed suddenly; all kind of engine warning lights are turned on as have to pull aside on the highway. Have to tow the car to the dealership and found that cylinder valve spring inside the engine has broken as the car only has about 65000…
Fuel system
3 complaints · 9%Continuation of my report. About a month later the same sudden acceleration occurred but in reverse as the driver was leaving her home and this time she could not stop the vehicle, going thru the concrete fence of her front neighbor taking a side of the neighbor house, down a hill and hitting two air conditioner units…
First part of complaint just in case it did not go thru the first time. Dear sirs, I'm writing to you on behalf of the owner of this vehicle. They have contracted me as a vehicle accident reconstructionist in puerto rico. I need to know if you have made any inquiries in the fuel delivery and propulsion system. My…
Stability control
3 complaints · 9%Vehicle suddenly stalled on highway, check engine light, ABS malfunction, traction control lights all popped up on dashboard. Dealership erased that lights, vehicle gave same warning lights with power steering malfunction light too with other warning lights within 24 hrs, with complete stop on road at speed of 35mph.…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2012 Lexus RX350 recalls
Stability control: electronic stability control (esc)
Risk: If this occurs, these systems could become inoperative, reducing the directional control assistance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and toyota and lexus dealers will update the software for the skid control electronic control unit, free of charge. The recall began on march 28, 2014. Owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Full defect summary
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2012 and 2013 toyota tacoma and lexus rx350 vehicles and certain model year 2012 toyota rav4 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the brake system contains a brake actuator that adjusts the fluid pressure of each wheel cylinder. An electrical component within the actuator may experience an increased resistance resulting in the illumination of various warning lights, including those for the vehicle stability control (vsc) system, antilock brake system (ABS), and traction control system.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2012 Lexus RX350
- What are the most common problems with the 2012 Lexus RX350?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: speed control (10 complaints, typically around 14,500 miles); brakes (6 complaints); transmission (4 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2012 Lexus RX350 have?
- 1 recall listed by NHTSA, the latest from February 12, 2014 (stability control). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2012 a bad year for the Lexus RX350?
- It is 9th of 17 RX350 model years by number of complaints, with 33 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.