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2012 Lexus LFA

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2012 LFA.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic (S6)

The 2012 Lexus LFA is documented as a passenger car. Its drivetrain is paired with an automatic six‑speed transmission. The EPA reports fuel efficiency of 11 mpg in city driving, 16 mpg combined, and 13 mpg on the highway.

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Lug nut torque81 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy11/16/13 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI S75D31R · 450 CCA battery. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI S75D31R · 450 CCAOEM · verified

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S6)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length177.6 in
Overall width74.8 in
Overall height48 in
Wheelbase102.8 in
Curb weight3263 lb

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined11 / 16 / 13 mpg
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelPremium Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the LFA of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

3.6–4.0 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 3.60 sec — 2012 Coupe
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2012Coupe 4.8L V103.60 sec11.70 sec552 hpRWD
2012Coupe 4.8L V103.70 sec11.80 sec552 hpRWD
2012Coupe 4.8L V103.80 sec11.80 sec552 hpRWD
2012Coupe 4.8L V104.00 sec11.90 sec552 hpRWD
2011Coupe 4.8L V103.80 sec11.80 sec552 hpRWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

Torque lug nuts to 81 ft-lbs.

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts81 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Standard BCI Group NumberS75D31R
Standard BCI Cranking Performance450 cca

Service checks

Injector Primary Resistance2.01-2.31 @ 68 degreesF ohms
Injector Primary Resistance3-100 Motor ohms
Engine CompressionNo standard

Brakes

Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.039; Rear: 0.040 in

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs every 60,000 mi; coolant every 50,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 50,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 6,000 miAccelerator Pedal (inspect) · Air Conditioning Condenser (inspect) · Battery (inspect) · Battery Cable (inspect) · Brake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Brake Pedal Assembly (inspect)
Every 12,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Drive Axle Assembly (leak inspection) · Engine Air Filter Element (inspect) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Rack & Pinion Assembly (inspect)
Every 15,000 miBrake Line (inspect)
Every 18,000 miClutch Assembly (inspect) · Clutch Hydraulic Line (inspect) · Fuel Evaporative Canister (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Fuel Tank Filler Cap (inspect) · Fuel Tank Filler Cap O-Ring (inspect)
Every 50,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 60,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 60,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
At 100,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
163
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
0
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Rollover★★★★

No owner complaints on record with NHTSA for this vehicle.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

17V006000Air Bags:Frontal:Passenger Side:Inflator ModuleReported 09/01/2017

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… Remedy: Toyota will notify the Toyota, Scion and Lexus owners. General Motors will contact the Pontiac owners. Depending on the model, dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 163 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
L-SB-0030-24 Rev22025-12-15StructureSome 2005 – 2026 Lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a…
L-SB-0043-23 Rev12025-06-13Electrical SystemThe air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the…
L-SB-0017-19 Rev12025-02-07StructureSome 2010 – 2026 model year Lexus vehicles may exhibit paint stains after the removal of…
L-SB-0017-19 Rev12025-02-07StructureSome 2010 – 2026 model year Lexus vehicles may exhibit paint stains after the removal of…
L-SB-0030-24 Rev12024-07-29StructureSome 2005 – 2024 Lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Reference guides

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Frequently asked

Does the 2012 LFA have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the LFA get?

EPA figures are 11 city / 16 highway / 13 combined mpg.