2012 Lexus RX Hybrid Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other RX Hybrid years
- Not enough data 10th of 22 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Lexus RX Hybrid. That ranks 10th out of 22 RX Hybrid model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 33%), typically at around 70,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 3owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2012 Lexus RX Hybrid 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 33% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 33% | 93,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 33% | 112,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 33% | 93,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2012 Lexus RX Hybrid recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2012 Lexus RX Hybrid.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Pedestrian alert sounds (DP22005) — opened Jan 27, 2023, closed Aug 7, 2023, led to recall 22V063000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2012 Lexus RX450H. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, several unknown warning lights illuminated with an audible beeping sound. A message appeared on the instrument panel to check the ABS system. The contact pulled over and waited a few minutes to check the brakes. The…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 LEXUS RX450 HYBRID. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CONTACT HEARD A STRANGE AND CONSTANT BUZZING NOISE THROUGHOUT THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE BELIEVED HER EX-BOYFRIEND HACKED INTO HER VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LEXUS OF WESTMINSTER (13590 BEACH…
After washing my car and letting it sit in my garage for a month the rear brake calibers we're stuck. My hybrid battery is leaking acid on the bottom of the vehicle and causes corrosion.
Other Lexus RX Hybrid years
← 2011 RX Hybrid · 2013 RX Hybrid →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 RX Hybrid | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 RX Hybrid | 1 | 2 |
| 2024 RX Hybrid | 1 | 3 |
| 2023 RX Hybrid | 0 | 2 |
| 2022 RX Hybrid | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 RX Hybrid | 0 | 1 |
| 2020 RX Hybrid | 2 | 1 |
| 2019 RX Hybrid | 3 | 0 |
| 2018 RX Hybrid | 3 | 0 |
| 2017 RX Hybrid | 10 | 0 |
| 2016 RX Hybrid | 7 | 2 |
| 2015 RX Hybrid | 5 | 0 |
| 2014 RX Hybrid | 2 | 0 |
| 2013 RX Hybrid | 12 | 0 |
| 2012 | 3 | 0 |
| 2011 RX Hybrid | 12 | 0 |
| 2010 RX Hybrid | 8 | 1 |
| 2008 RX Hybrid | 57 | 1 |
| 2007 RX Hybrid | 59 | 3 |
| 2006 RX Hybrid | 154 | 5 |
| 2005 RX Hybrid | 2 | 1 |
| 2004 RX Hybrid | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Lexus RX Hybrid?
Owners most often report electrical system, service brakes, service brakes, air problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2012 Lexus RX Hybrid?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2012 Lexus RX Hybrid a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other RX Hybrid model years, the 2012 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.