Safety certificate for a 2012 Lexus IS
Safety certificate for the 2012 Lexus IS: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 9.7 to 11.2 L/100 km
- Body
- Subcompact Cars
A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 2012 Lexus IS for safety certificate
- 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.
Safety certificate: how we help
For a safety certificate on the 2012 Lexus IS, a trusted shop does the work and CarmaCars arranges it, with a rental if you need one. A used car you buy in Ontario needs a Safety Standards Certificate before it can be plated.
Your car, your notes
Say whether the car is drivable; it changes how it gets to the shop. If you have the service history of your IS, have it ready for the shop. A photo of the dashboard warning light helps the shop prepare. Power comes from the 2.5L 6-cylinder, driving through a 6-speed automatic.
What we arrange
You agree the price with the shop before any work starts. Tell us when suits you, and whether the car can be driven. We follow up until the shop has the car booked in.
Keep moving meanwhile
Keep moving with a rental while the shop has your car, by the day at our usual rates. We can have a rental ready the day your car goes in. The handover is in person, at your address or at our location.
Car care, briefly
Keep the spare, the jack and the wheel lock key where you can find them. Have the cabin air filter changed on the maker's schedule. Note the mileage when each service is done, so you know when the next is due.
Before the shop starts
Ask the shop to call you before doing anything not on the estimate. Ask whether the quote includes both parts and labour. If a warning light was the reason, ask what the code was and what fixed it.
Still deciding?
Tell us what is wrong with the car, and we arrange the rest with a trusted shop.
Request safety certificate
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
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