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2012 Lexus GX 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 component11
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 9 | 82 |
| Engine | 1 | 9 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 1 | 9 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 9 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 9 |
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
- Engine
“DURING INSPECTION, TECHNICIAN NOTED COOLANT RESERVOIR VERY LOW. TECHNICIAN TRACED COOLANT LEAK TO VALLEY SEAL.”
- Air bags
“Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 lexus gx460. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v006000 (air bags) and stated that the part was not available within a reasonable time frame to…”
- Air bags
“Takata recall. Approximately one year ago I received a notice of airbag recall with instructions to contact a lexus dealer for replacement of the airbag.”
Other Lexus GX model years
- 20162 recalls9 complaints
- 20153 recalls11 complaints
- 20143 recalls22 complaints
- 20133 recalls10 complaints
- 20123 recalls11 complaints
- 20113 recalls37 complaints
- 20105 recalls38 complaints
- 20080 recalls15 complaints
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- 2015 NX3 recalls47 complaints
- 2010 SC3 recalls0 complaints
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- 2015 RC3 recalls24 complaints
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2012 Lexus GX recall questions
How many recalls does the 2012 Lexus GX have?
NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2012 Lexus GX. 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 GX 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 GX?
Air bags is the most-reported component, named in 9 complaints out of 11 filed with NHTSA (82%). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2012 Lexus GX?
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.
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