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2012 Lexus LS460 Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

No verdict

Complaint Index

20/100

#9 most-complained of 11 LS460 years

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

The 2012 Lexus LS460 has 3 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 20 out of 100 — #9 highest of 11 LS460 model years. The most reported problem area is brakes (2 complaints, 67% of the total).

Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
18.5
16 city / 23.5 hwy

Top 2012 Lexus LS460 problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Brakes2 (67%)
  2. Airbags1 (33%)
  3. Steering1 (33%)
2012 Lexus LS460 complaints: complaints filed per month2Apr 2014Mar 2019Dec 2019
4 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2014 to Dec 2019; peak Apr 2014 (2).

2012 Lexus LS460 recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2012 Lexus LS460 fuel economy and fuel cost

City
16 MPG
Highway
23.5 MPG
Combined
18.5 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$4,325
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 LS460 years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)025507510020072008200920102011201220132014201520162017
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2010Avoid8017218.5
2011Good305018.5
2012No verdict203018.5
2013Caution609118.5
2014Caution708118.5

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2012 Lexus LS460 a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2012 Lexus LS460 ranks #9 of 11 among LS460 model years (Complaint Index 20/100). It has 3 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 LS460?
The most reported problem areas are brakes (2 complaints), airbags (1 complaints), and steering (1 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 75,000 miles.
Does the 2012 Lexus LS460 have any recalls?
No safety recall campaigns list the 2012 Lexus LS460 in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.
What is the fuel economy of the 2012 Lexus LS460?
EPA rates the 2012 Lexus LS460 at 18.5 MPG combined (16 city / 23.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,325. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.