2012 Lexus RX 350 problems, recalls, safety rating, MPG & value

Q: What gas mileage does the 2012 Lexus RX 350 get?

The U.S. EPA rates the 2012 Lexus RX 350 at about 21 mpg combined (18 city / 25 highway).

Q: How much is a 2012 Lexus RX 350 worth?

Comparable 2012 Lexus RX 350 listings run roughly $24,600–$30,700, typically around $27,625 (from 941 vehicles).

2012 Lexus RX 350 at a glance

Safety recallsNone

Combined21 mpg

Typical price$27,625

Free: specs, open recalls for that exact car, build sheet and fair price.

2012 Lexus RX 350 recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2012 Lexus RX 350.

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.

2012 Lexus RX 350 MPG & running costs

Combined21 mpg

City18 mpg

Highway25 mpg

Est. annual fuel cost$2,950

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.

What's a 2012 Lexus RX 350 worth?

Low

$24,600

Typical price

$27,625

High

$30,700

From 941 comparable 2012 Lexus RX 350 listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2012 Lexus RX 350 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$14,750

Depreciation (5 yrs)$16,000

Total$30,750

Per mile$0.41

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($27,625) with the same model 5 model-years older ($11,641), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.