Is the 2012 Lexus IS 350 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 350?

The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2012 Lexus IS 350 have?

5 recalls on file for this model year.

2012 Lexus IS 350

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2012 Lexus IS 350
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:52:19.577Z

Only 2 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 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints: 2
Recalls: 5
Investigations: 1
Top problem: —

Complaints per year

2012: 2 complaints

View as data table

Year	Complaints
2006	93
2007	53
2008	30
2009	3
2010	8
2011	5
2012	2
2013	0
2014	14
2015	4
2016	2
2017	1
2018	0
2019	1
2020	1

Known problem areas

Only 2 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Air bags

2 of 2 total reports mention: air bags.

Show complaint excerpts

Tl* Takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 Lexus IS 350. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17V006000 (Air bags). However, the part to do the repair was unavailable.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-10-05

No one has contacted us about this hazard it has been a year what are they waiting for the car to get in an accident so they won't have to fix it I can't sell the car because of this problem I cant drive the car because of this problem what am...

NHTSA ODI report, 2016-10-22

Safety timeline

5 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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2013-10-29Visibility/wiper13V030000 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…

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.

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2017-02-01Air bags17V006000 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.

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2018-08-23Fuel system, gasoline18V432000 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Lexus GS350 and GS450h, 2006-2013 Lexus IS350 and 2010-2014 Lexus IS350C vehicles, equipped with 3.5L V6 2GR-FSE gasoline engines.

Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel delivery pipe with a new pipe that has improved pulsation dampers, free of charge. The recall began August 23, 2018. Owners may contact Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987.

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2019-02-15Air bags19V005000 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.

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2019-11-20Air bags19V741000 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.

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2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

Buy-smart checklist

2012 Lexus IS 350 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

Air bags: 2 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

Recall 13V030000 · Visibility/wiper
Recall 17V006000 · Air bags
Recall 18V432000 · Fuel system, gasoline
Recall 19V005000 · Air bags
Recall 19V741000 · Air bags

FAQ

Is the 2012 Lexus IS 350 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 350?: The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2012 Lexus IS 350 have?: 5 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.