2012 Lexus RX: common problems and reliability
One of the better RX years.
60 owner complaints, most about service brakes. 1 recall.
Should I buy a 2012 RX?The 2012 Lexus RX has 60 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 1 recall on record. The most-reported areas are service brakes and vehicle speed control.
Safety record for the 2012 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2012 Lexus RX vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other RX years only. How we score it
Is 2012 a good year for the RX?
Across the 29 RX model years we track, complaint volume runs from 6 (1998) to 347 (2007). With 60 complaints, the 2012 RX sits below the model's median of 125.
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
Recalls affecting the 2012 RX
service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/module
Campaign 14V054000Toyota 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.
What owners say across generations
Overwhelmingly positive sentiment centered on exceptional long-term reliability, comfort, and low ownership costs. The RX is consistently described as a "bombproof," comfortable, and quiet vehicle built to last well over 150,000 miles with minimal issues.
Owner insights cover all generations of the RX. See the full RX owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used RX listings typically run $48,889–$55,751.
Other RX model years
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