2012 Lexus IS Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 11%of 18 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 11,512miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the brakes of the 2012 Lexus IS, 11% of the 18 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 11,512 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.
“My Lexus 2012 IS 250 accelerated on its own, brakes did not engage after depressing them x2, and then I crashed into a truck. Air bag did not deploy. Reported to Lexus who assumed no responsibility for incident. Third party inspected car and downloaded black box. Report from Lexus stated that car was drive able and no issues were found. Car incurred $18,000 in damages and was not drivable at the time of inspection. Witnesses at collision shop will validate such. …”
NHTSA complaint #10734027, filed 2015-07, 23,000 miles“When braking, or slowing braking and letting go, weird creaking noise IS made. Lexus IS aware of these issues but will do nothing to help even when car was still under warranty.”
NHTSA complaint #10693726, filed 2015-03, 23 milesBrakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 20% |
| 2015 | 1 | 11% |
| 2012 | 2 | 11% |
| 2010 | 2 | 5% |
| 2009 | 2 | 5% |
| 2008 | 2 | 2% |
| 2007 | 3 | 2% |
| 2006 | 4 | 3% |
| 2005 | 2 | 17% |
| 2003 | 2 | 17% |
| 2002 | 1 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2012 Lexus IS
8 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Lexus IS
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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