2012 Lexus LS: common problems and reliability

The 2012 Lexus LS has 21 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are air bags and service brakes. Owners most often flag ls460 generation:.

Safety record for the 2012 model year

21
Owner complaints
0
Recalls
6
Crash reports
0
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2012 Lexus LS vehicles (US, public record).

Is 2012 a good year for the LS?

Across the 13 LS model years we track, complaint volume runs from 4 (2017) to 182 (2008). With 21 complaints, the 2012 LS sits about the same asthe model's median of 21.

These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.

Where owners report problems

air bags
8
service brakes
5
electrical system
3
structure
3
steering
2

What owners say across generations

The sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, characterized by deep owner loyalty and satisfaction with the vehicle's core mission of providing unparalleled long-term comfort, refinement, and reliability.

  • LS460 Generation:
  • Control arm and suspension bushing wear: Requires replacement far too often, as frequently as every 60k miles, with costs exceeding $2,000. Frequency: very frequent.

Owner insights cover all generations of the LS. See the full LS owner picture and every model year.

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