Representative photoRust repair for a 2012 Lexus IS
Rust repair for the 2012 Lexus IS: request it here. Rent a car from us while it is repaired, as an insurance replacement rental when it is a claim.
- Combined
- 9.7 to 11.2 L/100 km
- Body
- Subcompact Cars
An insurance replacement rental while it is repaired
Your car is in the shop; you keep driving. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, and bill your insurer when the claim covers it.
The 2012 Lexus IS for rust repair
- Body: subcompact cars (EPA size class).
2012 Lexus IS: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.5 L | 2.5 L | 3.5 L | 2.5 L | 3.5 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 |
| MPG highway (US) | 29 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 25 |
| MPG combined (US) | 24 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 29 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 311 L (11 cu ft) | 311 L (11 cu ft) | 311 L (11 cu ft) | 311 L (11 cu ft) | 311 L (11 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,400 | US$3,750 | US$3,750 | US$3,750 | US$3,900 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $3,394 | $3,710 | $3,710 | $3,780 | $3,920 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2012 Lexus IS
- NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 44 complaints with NHTSA, most often about air bags (27), structure (7) and electrical system (5). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19V741000 | 2019-10-17 | air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2010-2016 4Runner, 2003-2006 Tundra, 2003-2013 Corolla, 2009-2010 Corolla Matrix, 2004-2005 RAV4, 2002-2007 Sequoia, 2011-2013 Sienna, 2008-2012 Scion xB, 2008-2009 Lexus IS-F, 2007-2012 Yaris and Lexus ES350, 2010-2017 Lexus GX460, 2002-2010... |
| 19V005000 | 2019-01-09 | air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Toyota 4Runner, 2014-2015 Scion xB, Lexus IS350C, IS250C, 2014 Toyota Sienna, Lexus IS-F, and 2014-2017 Lexus GX460 vehicles sold, or ever registered in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana,... |
| 18V432000 | 2018-06-26 | fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Lexus GS350 and GS450h, 2006-2013 Lexus IS350 and 2010-2014 Lexus IS350C vehicles, equipped with 3.5L V6 2GR-FSE gasoline engines. The diaphragms in the fuel pulsation dampers may harden over time and develop cracks, possibly causing a... |
| 17V006000 | 2017-01-09 | air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2012 Toyota 4Runner, Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Sienna, Yaris, Scion xB, Lexus ES350, GX460, IS-F, IS250, IS350, IS250C, IS350C, and Lexus LFA vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii,... |
| 13V030000 | 2013-01-30 | visibility/wiper | Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006-2012 Lexus IS250 and IS350 vehicles manufactured August 23, 2005, through October 5, 2011; 2010-2012 Lexus IS250C and IS350C vehicles manufactured April 10, 2009, through October 6, 2011; and 2008-2011 Lexus IS-F vehicles manufactured December 14, 2007, through July 10,... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The work on your IS
CarmaCars takes requests for rust repair on the 2012 Lexus IS, and rents you a car while yours is in. Rust is cut out or treated, then the area is refinished.
The car itself
As a small car, it is a straightforward size for this work. If something on the car is already damaged, show us in the photos. NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model; a repair visit is a good moment to ask whether each was done.
From request to appointment
Tell us when the car is free and whether you can drop it off. A person reads your request and replies with the next step. Send the year, the trim and what you want done; photos make the price more accurate.
A rental while we work
A rental means the work does not stop your week. Add a rental to the same request as the work. The car can come to your door in the Toronto area, or you pick it up at no charge.
After the work
Ask us how to care for the work when you collect the car. Regular washes in winter help keep road salt from attacking the paint.
Planning around the work
You can plan the rental for the same number of days as the work. Weather and curing times can change the schedule for some work.
Why prices differ
If we find something unexpected, we ask before we change the price. Ask what is included, so you can compare quotes fairly. The condition of the car matters too; heavy dirt, deep scratches or rust take longer.
What to bring
Ask any question you have before the work starts. Bring the keys you use every day, and the wheel lock key if the car has one. Point out anything you want us to pay special attention to.
Next step
Ready to book? Tell us about the car and when suits you.
Request rust repair
Tell us when suits you; we reply within one business day with a time and a price.
Rent a car while yours is in in Toronto
We have no car while yours is in on the site right now. Request one and we look for it for your dates, or take a similar car that is available now.
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Rust repair: the 2012 Lexus IS
Can I rent a car while my 2012 Lexus IS is in for rust repair?
Yes. Rent from us while it is repaired: an insurance replacement rental if the repair is an insurance claim (ask your insurer what your policy pays a day), or at our usual rates. We deliver the car to you.
How do I book rust repair for my 2012 Lexus IS?
Send the request on this page with when suits you. We reply within one business day with a time and a price.