NHTSA vehicle safety data

2012 Lexus RX450H Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the 2012 Lexus RX450H right now, so this page doesn't state a recall count — check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for current campaigns. 3 owner complaints are on file.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2012 Lexus RX450H, plus NCAP crash-test ratings.

2012 Lexus RX450H owner complaints

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Lexus RX450H, describing incidents dated June 17, 2018 to November 11, 2021.

Most-cited components

Service Brakes 2 complaints
Electrical System 1 complaint
Unknown or Other 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #11440243 · Filed November 12, 2021
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…
ODI #11254283 · Filed September 9, 2019
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…
ODI #11102265 · Filed June 18, 2018
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.

Read all 3 complaints

We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the 2012 Lexus RX450H right now — this is not a confirmed "no recalls". Check the VIN at NHTSA.gov/recalls for the official status.

2012 Lexus RX450h SUV FWD

out of 5

Overall Safety Rating

Frontal Crash

Driver: 4, Passenger: 4

Side Crash

Driver: 5, Passenger: 4

Side Pole

Rollover

18% rollover risk

Safety Technology

Electronic Stability Control

1 investigation

2012 Lexus RX450h SUV AWD

out of 5

Overall Safety Rating

Frontal Crash

Driver: 4, Passenger: 4

Side Crash

Driver: 5, Passenger: 4

Side Pole

Rollover

16% rollover risk

Safety Technology

Electronic Stability Control

1 investigation

3 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2012 Lexus RX450H.

Service Brakes, Air

ODI #11440243

Incident: November 11, 2021 · Filed: November 12, 2021

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.

Electrical System

ODI #11254283

Incident: April 1, 2019 · Filed: September 9, 2019

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.

Unknown or Other; Service Brakes

ODI #11102265

Incident: June 17, 2018 · Filed: June 18, 2018

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.

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