2012 Lexus RX350 recalls
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2012 Lexus RX350. It involves stability and traction control. The most recent was received on February 12, 2014.
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Stability and traction control
Brake Actuator Assembly may Disable ESC and ABS
The defect: Toyota is recalling certain model year 2012 and 2013 Toyota Tacoma and Lexus RX350 vehicles and certain model year 2012 Toyota Rav4 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the brake system contains a brake actuator that adjusts the fluid pressure of each wheel cylinder. An electrical component within the actuator may experience an increased resistance resulting in the illumination of various warning lights, including those for the Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) system, Antilock Brake System (ABS), and Traction Control system.
The risk: If this occurs, these systems could become inoperative, reducing the directional control assistance, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and Toyota and Lexus dealers will update the software for the Skid Control electronic control unit, free of charge. The recall began on March 28, 2014. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Check by VIN
A campaign rarely covers every RX350 built in 2012. Enter your 17-character VIN to find the recall campaigns filed for your make, model and model year. The VIN is on the driver’s side of the dashboard (visible through the windshield), on the door-jamb label, and on your registration and insurance documents.
Is a recall still open on your vehicle? Only NHTSA’s official VIN check can say whether a campaign applies to your exact vehicle and whether the repair has already been done.
Your VIN is decoded with NHTSA’s public vPIC service to identify the make, model and year. It is not stored and is not added to any page address.
What 2012 Lexus RX350 owners should do
- Check your VIN on NHTSA’s lookup to see which of these campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether any are still open.
- Call a Lexus dealer and book the repair, quoting the campaign number (14V-054).
- If you have bought the vehicle used, the recall still applies: the repair is free whoever owns the vehicle now.
- Make sure your current address is on file with the manufacturer so the owner letters reach you.
Other Lexus RX350 model years
Common questions
Does the 2012 Lexus RX350 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 campaign for the 2012 Lexus RX350: 14V-054 (Brake Actuator Assembly may Disable ESC and ABS).
How do I know if my 2012 Lexus RX350 has an open recall?
Enter your VIN in NHTSA’s recall lookup. Most campaigns cover only part of a model year’s production, and the lookup also shows whether the repair has already been done on your vehicle.
Will the dealer charge to fix the 2012 Lexus RX350?
No. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge by Lexus dealers. Quote the NHTSA campaign number when you book.