Lexus · LS · 2012
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Recalls
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Complaints
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Not Rated
The 2012 Lexus LS has no recalls and 5 owner-reported complaints on file with NHTSA. Most reported issue: air bags (2 reports).
Source: NHTSA Public Records · Updated Apr 22, 2026
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Someone hit from front left head on but the airbags did not deploy. Car was damaged the extent that it maybe totalled. I am working with ALSTATE Insurance at this time.
I am uploading for complaint number 11485175
RECENTLY TOOK MY 2012 LS460 INTO DEALER FOR BRAKING ISSUES. WHEN BRAKES APPLIED, CAR WOULD NOSE DIVE AS IT CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP. WHEN PRESSING BRAKE PEDAL IT MAKE A SQUEAKING NOISE. BRAKE PEDAL WAS ALWAYS SOFT, FELT LIKE NO BRAKE PADS LEFT BUT THEY ALL HAD RECENTLY BEEN CHECKED 3 MONTHS AGO AND HAD 10MM LEFT. WHEN BRAKING, YOU CAN FEEL VIBRATIONS IN THE PEDAL. LEXUS DEALER CONFIRMED FAULTY BRAKE ACTUATOR. *TR
The 2012 Lexus LS has 0 recalls recorded by NHTSA.
NHTSA has received 5 owner-reported complaints for the 2012 Lexus LS.
NHTSA has not published a safety rating for the 2012 Lexus LS.
The most commonly reported complaint categories for the 2012 Lexus LS are air bags (2 reports), service brakes (1 reports), electrical system (1 reports).
NHTSA does not currently list any recalls on record for the 2012 Lexus LS. To verify the status of your specific vehicle, check nhtsa.gov/recalls with your VIN.
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