2012 Lexus IS Recalls
No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2012 Lexus IS. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 28 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the air bags. Last updated July 13, 2026.
Complaints by component
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“2012 lexus is 250 complaint category: interior/seat belts/air bags → interior component: interior moldings/trim/panels narrative this is a safety issue. The dashboard on my 2012 lexus is 250 has developed significant cracking and is actively decomposing into a gelatin-like texture, despite the…”
“2012 lexus is 250 complaint category: interior/seat belts/air bags → interior component: interior moldings/trim/panels narrative this is a safety issue. The dashboard on my 2012 lexus is 250 has developed significant cracking and is actively decomposing into a gelatin-like texture, despite the…”
“The dashboard on my 2012 lexus is 250 has developed significant cracking across the surface despite the vehicle being garage-kept, low mileage, and well-maintained throughout my ownership. The cracking is not the result of any accident, impact, or misuse — it appeared spontaneously and has…”
“The dashboard on my 2012 lexus is 250 has developed significant cracking across the surface despite the vehicle being garage-kept, low mileage, and well-maintained throughout my ownership. The cracking is not the result of any accident, impact, or misuse — it appeared spontaneously and has…”
“The dashboard on my 2012 lexus is 250 has developed significant cracking across the surface despite the vehicle being garage-kept, low mileage, and well-maintained throughout my ownership. The cracking is not the result of any accident, impact, or misuse — it appeared spontaneously and has…”
“The dashboard is sticky/melting causing it to be extremely shiny. It is available for inspection upon request. Due to the shininess of the dashboard, it causes a glare on the windshield during the daytime. This glare causes difficulty with being able to safely see through the windshield.”
“The dashboard is sticky/melting causing it to be extremely shiny. It is available for inspection upon request. Due to the shininess of the dashboard, it causes a glare on the windshield during the daytime. This glare causes difficulty with being able to safely see through the windshield.”
“I own a lexus 2012 is250 and currently active duty member stationed at aviano air base, italy. I was not notified that my vehicle is overdue on a safety recall until today when I am trying to ship the vehicle back to the us. What further actions can I do to get the recall done? Can I get the…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2012 Lexus IS as of July 13, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.