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Vehicle safety record
2012 Lexus LS460 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 8 complaints about the 2012 Lexus LS460 with NHTSA, most often about the airbags (3) and the brakes (2). Those complaints describe 2 crashes. There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 2011 has 13 and the 2013 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical LS460 year, for its age
#212 most complained-about 2012 vehicle
- Complaints
- 8
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 2
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2012 Lexus LS460 problems
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No recalls for the 2012 Lexus LS460
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2012 Lexus LS460. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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8 complaints about the 2012 Lexus LS460
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Someone hit from front left head on but the airbags did not deploy. Car was damaged the extent that it maybe totalled. I am working with ALSTATE Insurance at this time.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 lexus ls460. While driving approximately 45 mph, the brakes shook and the vehicle vibrated without warning. The contact called an unknown dealer and was informed that the rotors needed to be replaced. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the rotors and brake pads, but the failure recurred. The contact called chatham parkway lexus at 888-379-0084 (located at 1120 chatham pkwy, savannah, ga 31405) and a diagnostic appointment was scheduled. The contact researched...
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the brake failure and found technical service bulletin number: sb0036-15r1. The contact provided the bulletin to the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 94,000. The vin was unknown.
Upon initial start up the airbag failure take to dealer immediately' warning light displayed. Took to dealer that day, warning light went out but dealer obtained a code srs b19a6 indicating a problem with an open circuit on the headrest inflator. Told to return if light comes back on, it did and required replacement of headrest inflator and the center airbag ecu sensor assembly. Manufacture provided $750 credit towards a $1,515.08 Repair.
Recently took my 2012 ls460 into dealer for braking issues. When brakes applied, car would nose dive as it came to a complete stop. When pressing brake pedal it make a squeaking noise. Brake pedal was always soft, felt like no brake pads left but they all had recently been checked 3 months ago and had 10mm left. When braking, you can feel vibrations in the pedal. Lexus dealer confirmed faulty brake actuator. *Tr
The 1st incident occurred in novato, ca making a right turn from the ignacio blvd bridge over 101n to nave dr. After a rain the previous day. When the front of the car slid slightly, the skid control turned the wheels sharply to the left forcing the car into the lane to my left. Fortunately, there was no car in that lane or there would have been an accident. I was able to regain control but lexus refuses to investigate this issue insisting it must be reproduced by a dealer for them to act. This is impossible as...
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no dealer has facilities to do this. The 2nd incident occurred on a hill at the intersection of willard & parnassus in san francisco on 3/14/14. I had made a u-turn to enter a parking space on willard and was facing downhill. When I put the car in reverse it rapidly rolled forward which is not expected in an automatic. I submitted video evidence of this to lexus and this problem was reproduced by freeman lexus in santa rosa which, however, has no way to fix the problem, and lexus refuses to do so though this, too, could be a safety hazard. This 3rd incident occurred on 4/14/14 when, at woodland market in ross, I put my car in reverse and the rear view camera did not come on. I put it back in park and then back into reverse and the camera still did not come on. I made a video of this and sent it to lexus and went to lexus of marin to show them the problem. They would have to take the car but I could not give it to them and explained this would not occur again if the car was turned off and started again - which I showed them to be true. This also could be a hazard but freeman lexus cannot reproduce this and lexus absolves itself of any responsibility. Lexus, in fact, tells me if the car works "as designed" based on what the dealer can find they will not fix or investigate the issue even if safety is involved. This violates the toyota doj agreement. *Tr
Lexus LS460: every year compared
All LS460 years2012 Lexus LS460 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Lexus LS460 | 8 | 0 | D | |
| 2012 Lexus ES350 | 116 | 3 | F | Compare |
| 2012 Lexus CT200H | 51 | 0 | D | Compare |
| 2012 Lexus IS250 | 36 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2012 Lexus IS250C | 36 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2012 Lexus IS350 | 20 | 0 | D | Compare |
| 2012 Lexus IS350C | 20 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2012 Lexus IS F | 15 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 2012 Lexus GX460 | 11 | 3 | B | Compare |
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Questions about the 2012 Lexus LS460
Does the 2012 Lexus LS460 have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2012 Lexus LS460 right now. Recalls can be announced at any time, and this page checks NHTSA every day. You can also check your exact vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Lexus LS460?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the airbags (3), brakes (2), driver assistance (1).
How many complaints has the 2012 Lexus LS460 had?
8 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on April 17, 2014 and the latest on May 19, 2025. Of these, 2 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2012 Lexus LS460 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 26 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical Lexus LS460 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Lexus LS460 years have the most complaints?
2011 (13), 2012 (8). See every Lexus LS460 year compared.
What should I do if my 2012 Lexus LS460 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data