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2012 Lexus ES recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2012 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component3
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Air bags | 3 |
Safety recalls3
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Oct 17, 201919V741000 | Air bags: frontal passenger sideAn inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. DetailsHide details for campaign 19V741000
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| Jan 9, 201919V005000 | Air bags: frontal passenger sideAn inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. DetailsHide details for campaign 19V005000
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| Jan 9, 201717V006000 | Air bags: frontal passenger sideAn inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death. DetailsHide details for campaign 17V006000
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Owner complaints by component116
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 95 | 82 |
| Electrical system | 7 | 6 |
| Structure | 5 | 4 |
| Unknown or other | 3 | 3 |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 3 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 3 | 3 |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | 3 |
| Steering | 1 | 1 |
| Wheels | 1 | 1 |
| Seats | 1 | 1 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 1 |
An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Structure
“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.”
- Visibility/wiper
“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] ).”
- Structure
“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.”
Other Lexus ES model years
- 20161 recall37 complaints
- 20151 recall27 complaints
- 20141 recall46 complaints
- 20131 recall70 complaints
- 20123 recalls120 complaints
- 20113 recalls199 complaints
- 20105 recalls179 complaints
- 20095 recalls173 complaints
- 20084 recalls323 complaints
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2012 Lexus ES recall questions
How many recalls does the 2012 Lexus ES have?
NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2012 Lexus ES. The most recent, 19V741000 (reported October 17, 2019), concerns air bags. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What are the 2012 Lexus ES recalls for?
The largest group is air bags, with 3 campaigns. Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.
What is the most common complaint about the 2012 Lexus ES?
Air bags is the most-reported component, named in 95 complaints out of 116 filed with NHTSA (82%). Across all complaints, owners reported 7 crashs and 3 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2012 Lexus ES?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Toyota/Lexus recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Lexus dealer.
Check a specific Lexus by VIN
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