Model year
2012 Lexus IS
NHTSA lists 0 recalls and 18 complaints for the 2012 Lexus IS (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). NHTSA also lists 18 recalls and 26 complaints under IS 250, IS 250C, IS 350, and IS 350C. Those counts are separate from the numbers above. The components listed on the most complaints are AIR BAGS (8), STRUCTURE:BODY (4), VISIBILITY/WIPER (4). NHTSA lists crash-test variants for this model year and marks the overall rating Not Rated. EPA rates it 21–24 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,400–$3,900, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2001 1 complaints
- 2002 12 complaints
- 2003 12 complaints
- 2004 10 complaints
- 2005 12 complaints
- 2006 143 complaints
- 2007 122 complaints
- 2008 102 complaints
- 2009 40 complaints
- 2010 41 complaints
- 2011 15 complaints
- 2012 18 complaints
- 2013 9 complaints
- 2014 12 complaints
- 2015 9 complaints
- 2016 2 complaints
- 2017 11 complaints
- 2018 3 complaints
- 2019 2 complaints
- 2020 6 complaints
- 2021 2 complaints
- 2022 4 complaints
- 2023 5 complaints
- 2024 1 complaints
- 2025 1 complaints
- 2026 1 complaints
Recalls
No recalls are listed for this name in the matched NHTSA file.
Complaints
18 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 3, fire flag on 0, injury field 1, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Other NHTSA names
These names matched the same EPA model but are not included in the headline counts above.
| Name | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| IS 250 | 4 | 17 |
| IS 250C | 4 | 4 |
| IS 350 | 5 | 2 |
| IS 350C | 5 | 3 |
Investigations
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Lexus IS250 4 DR AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | 5 · possibility 0.101 | — |
| 2012 Lexus IS250 4 DR RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | 5 · possibility 0.101 | — |
| 2012 Lexus IS250c C RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| 2012 Lexus IS350 4 DR AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | 5 · possibility 0.101 | — |
| 2012 Lexus IS350 4 DR RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | 5 · possibility 0.101 | — |
| 2012 Lexus IS350C C RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IS 350 AWD · 3.5L · Automatic (S6) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 25 | 21 | — | — | $3,900 |
| IS 350/IS 350C · 3.5L · Automatic (S6) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 19 | 27 | 22 | — | — | $3,750 |
| IS 250 AWD · 2.5L · Automatic (S6) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 20 | 26 | 22 | — | — | $3,750 |
| IS 250/IS 250C · 2.5L · Manual 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 19 | 27 | 22 | — | — | $3,750 |
| IS 250/IS 250C · 2.5L · Automatic (S6) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 21 | 29 | 24 | — | — | $3,400 |
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This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2012 Lexus IS at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.