2012 Lexus RX Hybrid Recalls
No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2012 Lexus RX Hybrid. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Complaints by component
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“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…”
“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…”
“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.”
“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.”
Defect investigations
Pedestrian alert sounds
NHTSA 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 NHTSA.gov under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for…
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 RX Hybrid as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.