2012 Lexus IS 250 Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 59%of 17 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 40,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the air bags of the 2012 Lexus IS 250, 59% of the 17 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 3 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Takatabrantakata recall my vehicle was rear ended at 34 to 50 miles an hour. The vehicle behind me impacted me so hard that it pushed me into the vehicle in front of me and in turn she hit the vehicle in front of her. There was damaged to the front and side panels of my car as well. The air bags failed to deploy. I sustained and suffered injuries. This occurred on a busy city street while at a traffic light.”
NHTSA complaint #11234294, filed 2019-07, 1 miles“Takata recall: I received a recall letter from Lexus on march 7 for the airbag recall. No fix was provided and when I called they did not know if it would be 1 month or 6 months until a fix was available. Their solution was do not drive the car with a passenger in the front seat . This is a stupid and unacceptable response. This takata airbag recall has been out for several years and someone in toyota/Lexus has know about it? Someone has been covering up the mess at Lexus? This borders on fraud and as a minimum someone high in their organization has lied to keep this under cover for this long. …”
NHTSA complaint #10959943, filed 2017-03“The contact owns a 2012 Lexus IS 250. While driving approximately 2 MPH, another vehicle ran the traffic light and crashed into the front end of the contact's vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was towed. A police report was filed. Injuries were sustained and medical attention was required. The damage to the vehicle had not been determined. The VIN was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 48,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10938525, filed 2016-12, 48,000 miles“Takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 Lexus IS 250. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v006000 (air bags). The part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.”
NHTSA complaint #10965943, filed 2017-03“Takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 Lexus IS 250. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v006000 (air bags); however, the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called an unknown Lexus dealer on grant mill rd in birmingham, al who stated that the remedy part was not available for the repair. The manufacturer was not contacted or made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.”
NHTSA complaint #11014699, filed 2017-08Related recalls
- 19V741000Oct 17, 2019Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2010-2016 4Runner, 2003-2006 Tundra, 2003-2013 Corolla, 2009-2010 Corolla Matrix…Covers: Lexus IS 250 2006–2012, Toyota Corolla 2003–2013, Lexus SC430 2002–2010 +14 more
- 19V005000Jan 9, 2019Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Toyota 4Runner, 2014-2015 Scion xB, Lexus IS350C, IS250C, 2014 Toyota Sienna…Covers: Lexus IS 250 2010–2013, GX460 2010–2017, Toyota 4RUNNER 2010–2016 +9 more
- 17V006000Jan 9, 2017Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2012 Toyota 4Runner, Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Sienna, Yaris, Scion xB, Lexus ES350…Covers: Lexus IS 250 2006–2009, 2012, IS 350 2006–2009, 2012, ES350 2007–2009, 2012 +11 more
Related service bulletins
- 10217806Jul 28, 2022CSP: Takata CSP Coverage Job Aid - published 7.28.2022
- 10217805Jul 28, 2022CSP: On July 30, 2018, a settlement of claims for Economic Loss related to Takata airbag inflators was approved for full implementation. The settlement includes Lexus?s agreement…
- 10209023Feb 24, 2022TSB: Some 2005 ? 2022 model year Lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty smell is present. Follow the procedures in this…
- 10190468Mar 31, 2021Lexus Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements
- 10172824Feb 5, 2020The Data Communication Module (DCM) in the subject vehicles are equipped with software to identify the location of the vehicle using the Global Positioning System (GPS) to…
- 10172821Feb 5, 2020The Data Communication Module (DCM) in the subject vehicles is equipped with software to identify the location of the vehicle using the Global Positioning System (GPS) to support…
- 10131964Jan 16, 2014Lexus vehicles are equipped with Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS), including various airbags and in some models, seat belt pre-tensioners, to help reduce the risk of injury…
- 10132074Nov 10, 2013Beginning in 1998, Lexus introduced side airbags as optional equipment. Lexus does NOT recommend replacement of original seat covers with non-Lexus leather or other seat cover…
- 10132326Apr 9, 2013A recent review of our records indicated that your Safety Connect system is not active and needs to be activated in order for services to work.
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 3 | 19% |
| 2014 | 8 | 23% |
| 2013 | 2 | 40% |
| 2012 | 10 | 59% |
| 2011 | 20 | 67% |
| 2010 | 26 | 65% |
| 2009 | 20 | 42% |
| 2008 | 38 | 30% |
| 2007 | 52 | 24% |
| 2006 | 46 | 24% |
Other parts of the 2012 Lexus IS 250
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Lexus IS 250
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology