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2012 Lexus IS

Owners have filed 29 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Lexus IS. Air bags is the most reported problem area, at 28% of complaints. Next are body & structure (14%) and wipers, windshield & visibility (14%).

At a glance

Complaints
29 filed with NHTSA
Most reported
Air bags 28% of complaints
Fuel economy
22 to 24 MPG combined

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls and 5-Star ratings; U.S. EPA

Problems owners report

Owners have filed 29 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Lexus IS. Air bags is the most reported problem area, at 28% of complaints. Next are body & structure (14%) and wipers, windshield & visibility (14%).

  • Air bags 28%
  • Body & structure 14%
  • Wipers, windshield & visibility 14%
  • Brakes 7%
  • Cruise control 7%

Mileage, severity and owner comments for the 2012 Lexus IS

Fuel economy

The EPA lists 3 versions of the 2012 Lexus IS. Combined fuel economy ranges from 22 to 24 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 21 city / 29 highway.

Every version and its yearly fuel cost

Other model years of the IS