DecodedCarsLexus LFA
1 model years from 2012 to 2012, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2012–2012
- Class
- Two Seaters
- Latest engines
- 4.8L 10-cyl
- Best MPG
- 13–13 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 1 campaigns, all years
The 2012 LFA in brief
The 2012 Lexus LFA is a two seaters offered with a 4.8L 10-cyl engine and rear-wheel drive.
It measures about 178 inches long and 75 inches wide on a 103-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,263 lb.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 13 MPG combined (11 city / 16 highway), 37% worse than the 2012 two seaters average of 20.7 MPG, for an estimated $6,300 a year in fuel.
NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.
It has 1 recall campaign on file.
The Lexus LFA has 1 model year in our data, from 2012 to 2012.
2012 has the most recalls (1); all years together count 1 campaigns and 0 owner complaints.
2012 LFA pros & cons
Full 2012 details →What's good
Nothing stands out against similar models in the data.
Watch out for
- Below-average fuel economyBest version gets 13 MPG combined, 37% below the 2012 two seaters average of 20.7 MPG.
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
Show all 1 model years side by side
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 4.8L 10-cyl | 13 MPG | 177.6 in | 3,263 lb | Not rated | 1 | 0 |
Alternatives to the 2012 LFA
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Audi R8 | 16 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2012 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class | 17 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG | 16 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
| 2012 Audi R8 Spyder | 16 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Lexus. How we calculate this →