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US recalls (1)
Electronic stability control (esc)
Toyota 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.
Risk and remedy
Risk: If this occurs, these systems could become inoperative, reducing the directional control assistance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and Toyota and Lexus dealers will update the software for the Skid Control electronic control unit, free of charge. The recall began on March 28, 2014. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Canadian recalls (2)
Show 2 Canadian recalls
Electrical
2021-11-24 · campaign 2021-723
Issue:
This recall is for certain block heater kits installed on certain vehicles or sold as accessories at Toyota or Lexus dealerships.
On certain vehicles, the engine block heater cable may not have enough heat protection and could be damaged by high temperatures. If this happens, the cable could short circuit while plugged in, and cause the wiring to overheat or melt.
Note: This recall only affects the following block heater/cord part numbers:
C014003034 PK5A408J09 PU14000904
C014003151 PK5A408J13 PU14000905
C014000885 PK5A489J11 PU14000907
C014000888 PK5A489J22 PU14000909
C014000907 PK5A410H00 PU14000911
C014100904 PU14000900 PU14000913
C014100907 PU14000901 PU14003571
C014100911 PU14000902 PK5A489J14
PK5A408J05 PU14000903
Safety Risk:
Engine block heater wiring that overheats or melts could create the risk of a fire.
Corrective Actions:
Toyota recommends that you should stop using the engine block heater immediately. Toyota will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to disable the engine block heater. For some vehicles, the corrective actions for this recall are under development. For others, a new engine block heater cannot be installed, and the owner will receive a refund of the purchase price of the engine block heater.
Brakes
2014-02-12 · campaign 2014-043
On certain vehicles, a manufacturing defect could affect the functioning of the electric brake actuator, illuminating various warning lights in the instrument panel of the vehicle and disabling the antilock braking system (ABS), traction control and vehicle stability control systems. This could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or property damage. Correction: Dealers will update the vehicle stability control ECU software and affect repairs as necessary.
Owner complaints (12)
Owners filed 12 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Lexus RX. Among 28 model years of this model, it ranks #24 for the most complaints (median 29).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Engine | 3 | |
| Electrical system | 3 | |
| Unknown or other | 2 | |
| Power train | 1 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | |
| Suspension | 1 | |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2012 Lexus RX.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2012 Lexus RX350 SUV FWD | 4★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ |
| 2012 Lexus RX350 SUV AWD | 4★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ |
| 2012 Lexus RX450h SUV FWD | 4★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ |
| 2012 Lexus RX450h SUV AWD | 4★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2012 Lexus RX version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| RX 350 3.5 L Automatic (S6) | 18 | 25 | 21 | $3,200 |
| RX 350 AWD 3.5 L Automatic (S6) | 18 | 24 | 20 | $3,350 |
| RX 450h 3.5 L Automatic (AV-S6) | 31 | 28 | 29 | $2,850 |
| RX 450h AWD 3.5 L Automatic (AV-S6) | 29 | 27 | 28 | $2,950 |
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Recalls updated 2026-10-30.