2012 Lexus RX 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 campaigns: 1
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 48
Latest campaign: Feb 12, 2014

Recall summary by component1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Service brakes, hydraulic	1	Feb 12, 2014	14V054000

Safety recalls1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Feb 12, 2014Latest campaign


Feb 12, 201414V054000	Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip control unit/module If this occurs, these systems could become inoperative, reducing the directional control assistance, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 14V054000 What's wrong Toyota is recalling certain model year 2012 and 2013 Toyota Tacoma and Lexus RX350 vehicles and certain model year 2012 Toyota Rav4 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the brake system contains a brake actuator that adjusts the fluid pressure of each wheel cylinder. An electrical component within the actuator may experience an increased resistance resulting in the illumination of various warning lights, including those for the Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) system, Antilock Brake System (ABS), and Traction Control system. Risk If this occurs, these systems could become inoperative, reducing the directional control assistance, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Toyota will notify owners, and Toyota and Lexus dealers will update the software for the Skid Control electronic control unit, free of charge. The recall began on March 28, 2014. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331. Campaign NHTSA 14V054000 · Feb 12, 2014

Feb 12, 201414V054000

Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip control unit/module

If this occurs, these systems could become inoperative, reducing the directional control assistance, increasing the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 14V054000

What's wrong: Toyota is recalling certain model year 2012 and 2013 Toyota Tacoma and Lexus RX350 vehicles and certain model year 2012 Toyota Rav4 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the brake system contains a brake actuator that adjusts the fluid pressure of each wheel cylinder. An electrical component within the actuator may experience an increased resistance resulting in the illumination of various warning lights, including those for the Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) system, Antilock Brake System (ABS), and Traction Control system.
Risk: If this occurs, these systems could become inoperative, reducing the directional control assistance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and Toyota and Lexus dealers will update the software for the Skid Control electronic control unit, free of charge. The recall began on March 28, 2014. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Campaign: NHTSA 14V054000 · Feb 12, 2014

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Toyota/Lexus recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component48

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

48Complaints filed

11Involving a crash

2Involving a fire

13Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Vehicle speed control	11	23	7	0	8
Service brakes	10	21	2	0	1
Electrical system	8	17	0	2	1
Engine	7	15	1	1	0
Air bags	5	10	3	0	2
Power train	5	10	0	0	3
Electronic stability control (ESC)	4	8	1	0	0
Structure	3	6	0	0	0
Unknown or other	3	6	0	0	0
Steering	2	4	0	0	0
Hydraulic	2	4	0	0	0
Suspension	2	4	0	0	0
Seat belts	2	4	1	0	1
Fuel system	2	4	2	0	6
Gasoline	2	4	2	0	6

6 more components with fewer complaints not shown. 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, merged from NHTSA model names RX350, RX450H.

Latest reports

Steering
“Alternator completely shut down on Sunday,XXX. Battery warning light came on out of the blue on Sat, XXX at 8:45 PM in Independence, MO in front of Walmart on [XXX], had to go autozone on [XXX] in [XXX].”
Filed 09/14/2026 · ODI 11764212
Service brakes
“failed Brake Actuator”
Filed 05/26/2026 · ODI 11739996
Structure
“Pearl White (077) paint is delaminated from metallic car surfaces. The paint appears to be separating from the surface and peeling/cracking, not consistent with normal wear alone.”
Filed 04/22/2026 · ODI 11733008

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2012 Lexus RX recall questions

How many recalls does the 2012 Lexus RX have?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2012 Lexus RX. The most recent, 14V054000 (reported February 12, 2014), concerns service brakes, hydraulic. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2012 Lexus RX?

Vehicle speed control is the most-reported component, named in 11 complaints out of 48 filed with NHTSA (23%). Across all complaints, owners reported 11 crashs and 2 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2012 Lexus RX?

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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