The contact owns a 2012 Lexus RX450H. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, several unknown warning lights illuminated with an audible beeping sound. A message appeared on the instrument panel to check the ABS system. The contact pulled over and waited a few minutes to check the brakes. The contact found no failure and continued driving to the residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 112,000.
The worst 2012 Lexus RX Hybrid problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Brakes2
- Electrical1
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- Brakes2
- Electrical1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Defect investigations
Pedestrian alert sounds
the federal safety agency received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles. The standard applies to hybrid and electric vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight rating of 4,536 KG or less or are defined as low-speed vehicles. The standard became fully applicable to all such vehicles manufactured on or after March 1, 2021.On January 27, 2023, the federal safety agency opened Defect Petition (DP) 22-005 to evaluate the subject matter described in the petition. On June 24, 2023 and as supplemented on June 25, 2023, the petitioner notified the federal safety agency he was withdrawing his petition. The petitioner indicated that, based on his review of data, there is no justification for asserting potential benefits that could be derived from actions sought by my petition. Based on the petitioner's withdrawal, DP22-005 is closed. Closure of this DP does not represent a determination by the federal safety agency regarding the subject matter of the petition.
DP22005
Technical service bulletins for the 2012 Lexus RX Hybrid 225
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Condition in which a musty odor is present
- Paint stains after the removal of Rapgard™. The paint stains may appear to be under the clear coat but are...
- Condition in which a musty odor is present
- Condition in which a musty smell is present
- Vehicles may occasionally be subjected to contamination by airborne iron particles shed from railroad...
- Lexus vehicles are currently protected with RapgardTM protective film designed to protect the horizontal...
- Acid rain results from rainwater or other airborne moisture that become acidic due to industrial chemical...
- The condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the atmosphere, which mix...
- To prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film will be used...
- DP: Customer Support Program 19LE05 expired December 1, 2022.
What 2012 Lexus RX Hybrid owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 lexus rx450 hybrid. While driving various speeds, the contact heard a strange and constant buzzing noise throughout the vehicle. The contact stated that she believed her ex-boyfriend hacked into her vehicle. The vehicle was taken to lexus of westminster (13590 beach blvd, westminster, ca 92683, 714‑702‑1849) where she was informed that they would have to take apart the vehicle for diagnostic testing. The testing would be at the contact's expense. The manufacturer was contacted and did not assist. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 70,000.
After washing my car and letting it sit in my garage for a month the rear brake calibers we're stuck. My hybrid battery is leaking acid on the bottom of the vehicle and causes corrosion.
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Questions about the 2012 Lexus RX Hybrid
Is the 2012 Lexus RX Hybrid reliable?
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2012 Lexus RX Hybrid, fewer than a typical RX Hybrid model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2012 Lexus RX Hybrid?
Brakes, with 2 complaints. Next is electrical (1).
How many recalls does the 2012 Lexus RX Hybrid have?
No recalls on record.
What year does the Lexus RX Hybrid have bad brakes?
The Lexus RX Hybrid model years with the most brakes complaints are 2006 (48 complaints), 2008 (22 complaints) and 2007 (19 complaints).
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