The 2012 Lexus Rx350 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 261,114 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 46 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the vehicle speed control. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)14V0540002014-02-12261,114 affected
Defect
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…
Consequence
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.
Complaints by component
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
10
7crashes8injuries
SERVICE BRAKES
5
2crashes1injuries
AIR BAGS
4
3crashes2injuries
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
4
2fires1injuries
ENGINE
4
1crashes1fires
POWER TRAIN
4
3injuries
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
3
1crashes
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
2
2crashes6injuries
SEAT BELTS
2
1crashes1injuries
STRUCTURE:BODY
2
Total complaints46
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Tl* the contact owns a 2012 lexus rx330. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the abs and brake system warning lights illuminated when the brake pedal was depressed. The contact stated that the vehicle hesitated to respond. The vehicle was taken to audi pensacola located at 6303 pensacola…”
“The cfei (certified fire & explosion investigator) fire lieutenant/investigator with the city of ft. Lauderdale's fire dept, who also responded to my 911 call, had pointed out and explained to me the intensity of flame, heat and burn pattern in the engine and stated that this was caused by a…”
“The cfei (certified fire & explosion investigator) fire lieutenant/investigator with the city of ft. Lauderdale's fire dept, who also responded to my 911 call, had pointed out and explained to me the intensity of flame, heat and burn pattern in the engine and stated that this was caused by a…”
“The cfei (certified fire & explosion investigator) fire lieutenant/investigator with the city of ft. Lauderdale's fire dept, who also responded to my 911 call, had pointed out and explained to me the intensity of flame, heat and burn pattern in the engine and stated that this was caused by a…”
“I was broadsided on my drivers door and not 1 airbag went off. The officer said she was driving at least 40mph. I had left the stop sign to make my left hand turn when it occured. My car was totaled”
“I am the original owner of a 2013 lexus rx350. On august 14, 2019 as I was parking my car and rolling into a parking spot, with my foot only on the brake pedal, the engine revved and the car accelerated forward. The car hit a curb and gave me the time to react and applied enough brake pressure to…”
“I am the original owner of a 2013 lexus rx350. On august 14, 2019 as I was parking my car and rolling into a parking spot, with my foot only on the brake pedal, the engine revved and the car accelerated forward. The car hit a curb and gave me the time to react and applied enough brake pressure to…”
“I am the original owner of a 2013 lexus rx350. On august 14, 2019 as I was parking my car and rolling into a parking spot, with my foot only on the brake pedal, the engine revved and the car accelerated forward. The car hit a curb and gave me the time to react and applied enough brake pressure to…”
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 Rx350 as of
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