2012 Lexus RX350 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 9%of 33 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 26,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the fuel system of the 2012 Lexus RX350, 9% of the 33 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 26,500 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, 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.
“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 mechanical engine malfunction. What happened: I had just driven my 2012 Lexus RX350 a short distance on the highway when I pulled into a 7-11 parking lot not far from the gas pumps and put the car in park. …”
NHTSA complaint #11337569, filed 2020-07, 92,988 miles“First part of complaint just in case it did not go thru the first time. Dear sirs, I'm writing to you on behalf of the owner of this vehicle. They have contracted me as a vehicle accident reconstructionist in puerto rico. I need to know if you have made any inquiries in the fuel delivery and propulsion system. My concern is that this toyota, Lexus and honda vehicles that I know of so far, are having some kind of sudden acceleration issues and the computer does not catch the problem. This acceleration surges that I have found out about, all have occurred around high electricity areas. …”
NHTSA complaint #10609024, filed 2014-07, 26,500 miles“Continuation of my report. About a month later the same sudden acceleration occurred but in reverse as the driver was leaving her home and this time she could not stop the vehicle, going thru the concrete fence of her front neighbor taking a side of the neighbor house, down a hill and hitting two air conditioner units and an electrical generator, damaging the whole right side of the vehicle and the rear, braking the rear drive train and getting stuck in a concrete wall which save their life. …”
NHTSA complaint #10609022, filed 2014-07, 26,500 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10132808May 12, 2014TSB: Some vehicles in particular geographic areas may exhibit a condition where the HVAC Evaporator Drain Hose has become obstructed with an insect nest. An insect repellent…
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 10% |
| 2020 | 6 | 86% |
| 2019 | 20 | 65% |
| 2018 | 8 | 44% |
| 2017 | 10 | 22% |
| 2016 | 3 | 5% |
| 2015 | 7 | 17% |
| 2013 | 2 | 3% |
| 2012 | 3 | 9% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 3 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2012 Lexus RX350
10 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Lexus RX350
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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