Is the 2012 Lexus LS a reliable year?

Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2012 Lexus LS ranks #8 of 19 among LS model years (Complaint Index 61/100, verdict: Caution). It has 5 complaints and 0 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.

What are the most common problems with the 2012 Lexus LS?

The most reported problem areas are airbags (2 complaints), brakes (1 complaints), and electrical system (1 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 32,500 miles.

Does the 2012 Lexus LS have any recalls?

No safety recall campaigns list the 2012 Lexus LS in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.

What is the fuel economy of the 2012 Lexus LS?

EPA rates the 2012 Lexus LS at 20 MPG combined (19 city / 23 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,000. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

2012 Lexus LS Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Caution The 2012 Lexus LS has 5 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 61 out of 100 — #8 highest of 19 LS model years (verdict: Caution). The most reported problem area is airbags (2 complaints, 40% of the total). Complaints report 2 crashes.

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index: 61/100; #8 of 19 LS years
Verdict: Caution; vs. other years of this model
Complaints: 5; unique NHTSA reports
Recalls: 0; distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes: 2; reported in complaints
Fires: 0
Injuries: 0
Top issue: Airbags
Best nearby year: 2013; rated Good

NHTSA overall rating: Not rated
EPA combined MPG: 20; 19 city / 23 hwy
Injuries / deaths: 0 / 0

2012 Lexus LS recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2012 Lexus LS fuel economy and fuel cost

City: 19 MPG
Highway: 23 MPG
Combined: 20 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA): $4,000; 15,000 mi/yr
Fuel: Premium
Current regular gas: $4.32/gal; national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2012 compared with other LS years

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Year	Verdict	Index	Complaints	MPG
2010	Caution	50	8	21
2011	Caution	67	9	20
2012	Caution	61	5	20
2013	Good	39	5	20
2014	No verdict	28	3	20

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2012 Lexus LS a reliable year?: Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2012 Lexus LS ranks #8 of 19 among LS model years (Complaint Index 61/100, verdict: Caution). It has 5 complaints and 0 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Lexus LS?: The most reported problem areas are airbags (2 complaints), brakes (1 complaints), and electrical system (1 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 32,500 miles.
Does the 2012 Lexus LS have any recalls?: No safety recall campaigns list the 2012 Lexus LS in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.
What is the fuel economy of the 2012 Lexus LS?: EPA rates the 2012 Lexus LS at 20 MPG combined (19 city / 23 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,000. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.