MYRModel Year Report

2012 Lexus IS 250

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2012 Lexus IS 250
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:58:01.863Z

Only 17 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 17 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Lexus IS 250 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2012 highlighted. 2006: 189 complaints 2006 2007: 213 complaints 2008: 125 complaints 2008 2009: 48 complaints 2010: 40 complaints 2010 2011: 30 complaints 2012: 17 complaints 2012 2013: 5 complaints 2014: 35 complaints 2014 2015: 16 complaints 2016: 1 complaints 2016
2012: 17 complaints
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YearComplaints
2006189
2007213
2008125
200948
201040
201130
201217
20135
201435
201516
20161

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 17 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

AIR BAGS

10 of 17 total reports mention: air bags.

CRASH INJURY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

4 of 17 total reports mention: electrical system.

CRASH
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UNINTENDED ACCELERATION WHILE INCHING INTO PARKING SPACE AT VERY SLOW RATE OF SPEED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180827

STRUCTURE

3 of 17 total reports mention: structure.

CRASH INJURY
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I WANT TO REPORT THAT I EXPERIENCED UN-INTENDED ACCELERATION ON MY LEXUS IS 250C, 2012 MODEL PURCHASED IN DECEMBER 2011 AS A RESULT OF WHICH MY VEHICLE CRASHED AND WENT TURTLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20150828

SERVICE BRAKES

3 of 17 total reports mention: service brakes.

CRASH
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UNINTENDED ACCELERATION WHILE INCHING INTO PARKING SPACE AT VERY SLOW RATE OF SPEED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180827

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

2 of 17 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.

CRASH
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I WANT TO REPORT THAT I EXPERIENCED UN-INTENDED ACCELERATION ON MY LEXUS IS 250C, 2012 MODEL PURCHASED IN DECEMBER 2011 AS A RESULT OF WHICH MY VEHICLE CRASHED AND WENT TURTLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20150828

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20131029 — visibility/wiper

Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006-2012 Lexus IS250 and IS350 vehicles manufactured August 23, 2005, through October 5, 2011; 2010-2012 Lexus IS250C and IS350C vehicles manufactured April 10,

Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and Lexus dealers will install new wiper arm nuts, free of charge. An interim letter was mailed to owners on April 4, 2013. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

Campaign 13V030000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20170201 — air bags

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2012 Toyota 4Runner, Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Sienna, Yaris, Scion xB, Lexus ES350, GX460, IS-F, IS250, IS350, IS250C, IS350C, and Lexus LFA vehicles originally sold, or ever...

Remedy: Toyota will notify the Toyota, Scion and Lexus owners. General Motors will contact the Pontiac owners. Depending on the model, dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator or the air bag assembly, free of charge.

Campaign 17V006000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20190215 — air bags

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Toyota 4Runner, 2014-2015 Scion xB, Lexus IS350C, IS250C, 2014 Toyota Sienna, Lexus IS-F, and 2014-2017 Lexus GX460 vehicles sold, or ever registered in the states of...

Remedy: Toyota will notify owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, or replace the air bag assembly. The recall began February 15, 2019.

Campaign 19V005000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20191120 — air bags

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2010-2016 4Runner, 2003-2006 Tundra, 2003-2013 Corolla, 2009-2010 Corolla Matrix, 2004-2005 RAV4, 2002-2007 Sequoia, 2011-2013 Sienna, 2008-2012 Scion xB, 2008-2009 Lexus IS-F,...

Remedy: Toyota will notify owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front driver inflator, front passenger airbag inflator, the airbag assembly, or the front passenger airbag sub-assembly and inflator.

Campaign 19V741000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20210917 — EA (open)

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2012 Lexus IS 250 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (10 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 13V030000 (visibility/wiper) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 17V006000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 19V005000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 19V741000 (air bags) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2011 ▲ 2014 ▲ 2010

WORST YEARS

■ 2007 ■ 2006 ■ 2008

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FAQ

Is the 2012 Lexus IS 250 reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2012 Lexus IS 250?

The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 59% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2012 Lexus IS 250 have?

4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.