2012 LEXUS ES — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
33
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2012 LEXUS ES
The 2012 LEXUS ES has received a total of 33 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by Toyota Motor Corporation for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Air Bags (18 complaints), Electrical System (5 complaints), and Unknown Or Other (3 complaints).
Recalls for the 2012 LEXUS ES
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2012 LEXUS ES. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2012 LEXUS ES
33 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2012 LEXUS ES. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 18 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibilitywiper | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Structureinterior Panelsdashboard | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
I HAVE A 2012 LEXUS ES350 PURCHASED USED FROM AN AUTHORIZED DEALER. I WAS NOT TOLD ABOUT THE MELTING DASHBOARD ISSUE WHEN I PURCHASED THE CAR AND IT JUST STARTED HAPPENING. I CAN'T DRIVE THE CAR DUE TO THE SAFETY ISSUE AS THERE IS GLARE ON THE WINDSHIELD IN SUNLIGHT THAT OBSCURES MY VIEW. THE LEXUS DEALER AND LEXUS CORPORATE SAY IT'S TOO BAD BECAUSE THE CASE IS CLOSED BUT I NEVER RECEIVED NOTIFICATION. THEY SAID RECALL NOTIFICATION PROBABLY WENT TO THE PREVIOUS OWNER. HOW IS THIS A SATISFACTORY RESOLUTION? THE CAR ONLY HAS 60,000 MILES ON IT AND IT IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE.
Driving down the interstate and out of the blue my sunroof exploded. It sounded like a gunshot and I was driving 80mph. I almost ran into another driver due to glass falling on me.
Driving down the interstate and out of the blue my sunroof exploded. It sounded like a gunshot and I was driving 80mph. I almost ran into another driver due to glass falling on me.
Driving down the interstate and out of the blue my sunroof exploded. It sounded like a gunshot and I was driving 80mph. I almost ran into another driver due to glass falling on me.
The contact owns a 2012 Lexus ES350. The contact stated that while sitting in the sun, the dashboard melted causing a glare in the windshield. The contact called the dealer and was advised to take the vehicle to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not diagnosed by a dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact there were no open recalls associated with the VIN for the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.
Safety Rating for the 2012 LEXUS ES
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2012 LEXUS ES in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2012 LEXUS ES
Toyota Motor Corporation has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2012 LEXUS ES. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
L-SB-0030-24 Rev1 — STRUCTURE:BODY
Some 2005 – 2024 Lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. The purpose of this Service Bulletin is to provide general guidelines and procedures for...
KLG_19LE05-TI-Up — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
TI: TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR LIMITED SERVICE CAMPAIGN KLG CUSTOMER SUPPORT PROGRAM 19LE05 SAFETY CONNECT SYSTEM ? VEHICLE LOCATION INACCURATE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2012 LEXUS ES
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the LEXUS ES
- 2007 LEXUS ES — 159 complaints
- 2008 LEXUS ES — 76 complaints
- 2009 LEXUS ES — 29 complaints
- 2010 LEXUS ES — 46 complaints
- 2011 LEXUS ES — 59 complaints
- 2012 LEXUS ES (current)
- 2013 LEXUS ES — 48 complaints
- 2014 LEXUS ES — 2 complaints
- 2015 LEXUS ES — 7 complaints
- 2016 LEXUS ES — 9 complaints
- 2017 LEXUS ES — 2 complaints
Other LEXUS Models
- LEXUS ES350 — 1,531 total complaints
- LEXUS RX — 1,154 total complaints
- LEXUS RX350 — 1,065 total complaints
- LEXUS IS 250 — 938 total complaints
- LEXUS ES300 — 862 total complaints
- LEXUS RX300 — 849 total complaints
- LEXUS IS — 765 total complaints
- LEXUS RX330 — 659 total complaints