2012 Lexus Rx Hybrid problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes, Air:antilock:abs Warning Light (1) · Electrical System (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (225)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Structure:body 2025-12-15 · L-SB-0030-24 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2005 – 2026 lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. the purpose of this service bulletin is to provide general guidelines and procedures
Structure:body 2025-02-07 · L-SB-0017-19 Rev1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2010 – 2026 model year lexus vehicles may exhibit paint stains after the removal of rapgard™. the paint stains may appear to be under the clear coat but are usually under wrinkles in the rapgard™. the wrinkles may trap water and cause the paint to stain from the trapped moisture, especially on
Structure:body 2025-02-07 · L-SB-0017-19 Rev1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2010 – 2026 model year lexus vehicles may exhibit paint stains after the removal of rapgard™. the paint stains may appear to be under the clear coat but are usually under wrinkles in the rapgard™. the wrinkles may trap water and cause the paint to stain from the trapped moisture, especially on
Structure:body 2024-07-29 · L-SB-0030-24 Rev1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2005 – 2024 lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. the purpose of this service bulletin is to provide general guidelines and procedures
Structure:body 2024-07-29 · L-SB-0030-24 Rev1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2005 – 2024 lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. the purpose of this service bulletin is to provide general guidelines and procedures
Structure:body 2024-06-21 · L-SB-0030-24 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2005 – 2024 lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty smell is present. follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. the purpose of this service bulletin is to provide general guidelines and procedures
Showing the 6 most recent of 225 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2021-11-12 · Service Brakes, Air:antilock:abs Warning Light · 112,000 mi“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 r…”
2019-09-09 · Electrical System · 70,000 mi“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 wa…”
2018-06-18 · Unknown Or Other · 93,000 mi“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.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.