DecodedCarsLexus HS
3 model years from 2010 to 2012, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2010–2012
- Class
- Compact Cars
- Latest engines
- 2.4L 4-cyl
- Best MPG
- 34–35 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 7 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2010 (102)
The 2012 HS in brief
The 2012 Lexus HS is a compact car offered with a 2.4L 4-cyl engine, including a hybrid version and front-wheel drive.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 34 MPG combined (35 city / 33 highway), 33% better than the 2012 compact car average of 25.6 MPG, for an estimated $1,950 a year in fuel.
NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.
There are no recalls or owner complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year.
The Lexus HS has 3 model years in our data, from 2010 to 2012.
Its most efficient year was 2010 at 35 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 34 to 35 MPG.
Owners most often report problems with the service brakes (37), suspension (34), electrical system (17).
2010 has the most recalls (7); all years together count 7 campaigns and 105 owner complaints.
How the 2010 HS compares
The 2010 Lexus HS is a compact car offered with a 2.4L 4-cyl engine, including a hybrid version and front-wheel drive.
It measures about 185 inches long and 71 inches wide on a 107-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,682 lb.
2012 HS pros & cons
Full 2012 details →What's good
- Excellent fuel economyUp to 34 MPG combined — 33% better than the average 2012 compact car (25.6 MPG).
- Hybrid version availableOffered as a hybrid as well as gas.
- Few owner complaints0 complaints filed with NHTSA versus about 41 for similar models.
- No recalls so far
Watch out for
No weak spots against similar models in the data.
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Alternatives to the 2012 HS
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 BMW 3 Series | 27 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
| 2012 Audi A4 | 25 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2012 Volvo S60 | 23 MPG | Not rated | 8 |
| 2012 Audi S4 | 21 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2012 Acura TSX | 25 MPG | Not rated | 6 |
| 2012 Lexus CT | 42 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Lexus. How we calculate this →