2012 Lexus LS460 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other LS460 years
- Not enough data 9th of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Lexus LS460. That ranks 9th out of 11 LS460 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (1 complaints, 33%), typically at around 75,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2012 Lexus LS460 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 1 | 33% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 33% | 1,400 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 33% | 94,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 33% | 1,400 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2012 Lexus LS460 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2012 Lexus LS460.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 LEXUS LS460. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE BRAKES SHOOK AND THE VEHICLE VIBRATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT CALLED AN UNKNOWN DEALER AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE ROTORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO REPLACED THE…
Upon initial start up the airbag failure take to dealer immediately' warning light displayed. Took to dealer that day, warning light went out but dealer obtained a code srs b19a6 indicating a problem with an open circuit on the headrest inflator. Told to return if light comes back on, it did and…
The 1st incident occurred in novato, ca making a right turn from the ignacio blvd bridge over 101n to nave dr. After a rain the previous day. When the front of the car slid slightly, the skid control turned the wheels sharply to the left forcing the car into the lane to my left. Fortunately, there…
Other Lexus LS460 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 LS460 | 2 | 0 |
| 2016 LS460 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 LS460 | 4 | 1 |
| 2014 LS460 | 8 | 1 |
| 2013 LS460 | 9 | 1 |
| 2012 | 3 | 0 |
| 2011 LS460 | 5 | 0 |
| 2010 LS460 | 17 | 2 |
| 2009 LS460 | 10 | 2 |
| 2008 LS460 | 79 | 2 |
| 2007 LS460 | 74 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Lexus LS460?
Owners most often report air bags, electronic stability control (esc), service brakes problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2012 Lexus LS460?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2012 Lexus LS460 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other LS460 model years, the 2012 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.