NHTSA vehicle safety data
2012 Lexus ES Recalls & Complaints
We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the 2012 Lexus ES right now, so this page doesn't state a recall count — check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for current campaigns. 27 owner complaints are on file.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2012 Lexus ES.
2012 Lexus ES owner complaints
Owners have filed 27 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Lexus ES, describing incidents dated December 8, 2013 to January 21, 2025.
Most-cited components
- Air Bags 18 complaints
- Electrical System 5 complaints
- Structure 3 complaints
- Visibility/Wiper 3 complaints
- Unknown or Other 2 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 1 complaint
Of the 27 complaints on file, 4 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 27 complaints, owners report 7 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Newest complaints
ODI #11637350 · Filed
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.
ODI #11583409 · Filed
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…
ODI #11583403 · Filed
The dashboard is melting causing a glare that’s hard to see through on the windshield. I found a self service from Lexus that they recalled it themselves but it isn’t official thought the government. [XXX] ). I called Lexus and they said I had to call corporate, so I did. They still wouldn’t help me…
Other Lexus ES model years
Check your 2012 Lexus ES VIN
Not every recall applies to every VIN in a given year. Enter the 17-character VIN from your Lexus ES at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
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