2012 Lexus IS 250 Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 18%of 17 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 22,700miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2012 Lexus IS 250, 18% of the 17 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 22,700 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“I want to report that I experienced un-intended acceleration on my Lexus is 250c, 2012 model purchased in december 2011 as a result of which my vehicle crashed and went turtle.”
NHTSA complaint #10760099, filed 2015-08, 22,700 miles“The contact owns a 2012 Lexus IS250. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the brake inadvertently activated without the brake pedal being depressed. The vehicle also experienced unintended acceleration without the accelerator pedal being depressed. The cause of the failure was not determined. The contact indicated that the failure occurred after the cell phone was hacked and was concern the vehicle security was also compromised and hacked. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The local dealer was not yet contacted. The failure mileage was 137,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11478126, filed 2022-08, 137,000 miles“The contact owns a 2012 Lexus IS 250. The contact stated when attempting to shift into reverse and engage the brakes, the vehicle failed to stop and the contact had to shift into park. The failure occurred more than once. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 17,000. The consumer stated when she stepped on the brake to start the vehicle and put the gear in reverse, the vehicle lurched backwards as she lifted her foot off the brake. She was unable to stop the vehicle with the brake. …”
NHTSA complaint #10681130, filed 2015-02, 17,000 milesVehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 3 | 9% |
| 2013 | 1 | 20% |
| 2012 | 3 | 18% |
| 2011 | 3 | 10% |
| 2010 | 4 | 10% |
| 2009 | 6 | 13% |
| 2008 | 12 | 10% |
| 2007 | 22 | 10% |
| 2006 | 18 | 10% |
Other parts of the 2012 Lexus IS 250
10 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsBody and structure
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.
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