Model year guide

2012 Lexus HS 250h

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2012 Lexus HS 250h is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

2012 Lexus HS 250h at a glance

Safety recallsNone
Combined34 mpg

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2012 Lexus HS 250h recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2012 Lexus HS 250h.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2012 Lexus HS 250h MPG & running costs

Combined34 mpg
City35 mpg
Highway33 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$1,950
EPA size classCompact Cars
TransmissionAutomatic (variable gear ratios)
Engine start-stopYes
Passenger volume90 cu ft
Cargo volume12 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$2,250 less

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2012 Lexus HS 250h costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$9,750
Fuel only$9,750
Per mile$0.13

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

About the Lexus HS 250h

The Lexus HS is a dedicated hybrid vehicle introduced by Lexus as a compact executive car sedan in 2009. Using the Toyota New MC platform, it is classified as a compact under Japanese regulations concerning vehicle exterior dimensions and engine displacement. Presented at the North American International Auto Show in January 2009, the HS 250h went on sale in July 2009 in Japan, followed by the United States in August 2009 as a 2010 model.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.

2012 Lexus HS 250h trims & engines on record

Trims
Base
Engines
2.4L 4-cyl

2012 Lexus HS 250h vehicles on record

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2012 Lexus HS 250h — frequently asked questions

Does the 2012 Lexus HS 250h have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 2012 Lexus HS 250h. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What gas mileage does the 2012 Lexus HS 250h get?

The 2012 Lexus HS 250h has a U.S. EPA estimate of 34 mpg combined (35 city / 33 highway).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.