2012 LEXUS RX HYBRID — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
4
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
9
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2012 LEXUS RX HYBRID
The 2012 LEXUS RX HYBRID has received a total of 4 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 9 technical service bulletins have been issued by Toyota Motor Corporation for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (1 complaint), Service Brakes (1 complaint), and Service Brakes Airantilockabs Warning Light (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2012 LEXUS RX HYBRID
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2012 LEXUS RX HYBRID. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2012 LEXUS RX HYBRID
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2012 LEXUS RX HYBRID. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Airantilockabs Warning Light | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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 contact found no failure and continued driving to the residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 112,000.
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 BLVD, WESTMINSTER, CA 92683, 714-702-1849) WHERE SHE WAS INFORMED THAT THEY WOULD HAVE TO TAKE APART THE VEHICLE FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE TESTING WOULD BE AT THE CONTACT'S EXPENSE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000.
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.
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.
Safety Rating for the 2012 LEXUS RX HYBRID
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2012 LEXUS RX HYBRID in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2012 LEXUS RX HYBRID
Toyota Motor Corporation has issued 9 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2012 LEXUS RX HYBRID. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
20LE03 - Region — EQUIPMENT
RL: Lexus has received reports regarding the Brake Booster and Brake Booster Pump Assemblies on certain 2010 ? 2012 model year RX450H vehicles. These reports have indicated certain internal malfunctions of the Brake Booster Assembly. This Customer Support Program provides coverage as it applies to Brake Booster and Brake Booster...
20LE03 - Dealer — EQUIPMENT
DP: Lexus has received reports regarding the Brake Booster and Brake Booster Pump Assemblies on certain 2010 ? 2012 model year RX 450h vehicles. These reports have indicated certain internal malfunctions of the Brake Booster Assembly. Although the Brake Booster and Brake Booster Pump Assemblies are covered by Lexus? New...
20LE03 - Dealer — SERVICE BRAKES
DP: Lexus has received reports regarding the Brake Booster and Brake Booster Pump Assemblies on certain 2010 ? 2012 model year RX 450h vehicles. These reports have indicated certain internal malfunctions of the Brake Booster Assembly. Although the Brake Booster and Brake Booster Pump Assemblies are covered by Lexus? New...
L-SB-0033-20 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
TSB: Some 2010 ? 2012 model year RX 450H vehicles may exhibit a condition where the brake, ABS, and/or TRAC warning light(s) are on and/or a Check VSC message displays. Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) C1391, C1252, C1256, or C1253 may be stored. This condition may be caused by a small...
L-SB-0110-17_Rev — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
TSB: REVISION NOTICE December 14, 2018 Rev1: ? Applicability has been updated to exclude 2016 model year RX450h vehicles. ? The Production Change Information section has been updated. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. Some 2010 ? 2015 model year RX450h vehicles may exhibit a squawk...
L-SB-0021-15 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
LSB: Some 2010 - 2015 model year RX 450h vehicles may exhibit a condition of MIL "ON" with DTC(s) P2111 and/or P0A0F after a cold soak. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to address this condition.
LTT014013A — EQUIPMENT
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LSB-0019-13 — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
LEXUS: WHILE DRIVING, SOME VEHICLES WOULD DISPLAY AN INTERMITTENT WARNING MESSAGE, TRIGGERED BY COURTESY SWITCH IN BACK DOOR LOCK WHEN DOOR IS CHANGED TO OPEN POSITION, WITH HATCH IN CLOSED POSITION. MODELS 2012-2013 RX350, RX450H. *PE
L-SB-0013-13 — SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER
Some 2010 ? 2012 model year RX 350 and RX 450h vehicles may exhibit a squeak coming from the rear of the vehicle when going over an uneven road surface. In addition, some vehicles may also display evidence of an oil leak from the rear shock absorber(s). Use the following...
NHTSA Investigations for the 2012 LEXUS RX HYBRID
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the LEXUS RX HYBRID
- 2007 LEXUS RX HYBRID — 75 complaints
- 2008 LEXUS RX HYBRID — 78 complaints
- 2009 LEXUS RX HYBRID — 0 complaints
- 2010 LEXUS RX HYBRID — 13 complaints
- 2011 LEXUS RX HYBRID — 17 complaints
- 2012 LEXUS RX HYBRID (current)
- 2013 LEXUS RX HYBRID — 12 complaints
- 2014 LEXUS RX HYBRID — 3 complaints
- 2015 LEXUS RX HYBRID — 13 complaints
- 2016 LEXUS RX HYBRID — 13 complaints
- 2017 LEXUS RX HYBRID — 18 complaints
Other LEXUS Models
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- LEXUS RX — 1,154 total complaints
- LEXUS RX350 — 1,065 total complaints
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- LEXUS ES300 — 862 total complaints
- LEXUS RX300 — 849 total complaints
- LEXUS ES — 817 total complaints
- LEXUS IS — 765 total complaints