2012 Lexus IS 250C
JTHCF5C21C5053401
This vehicle is no longer listed. The figures below describe the market for this build.
Market price range
Based on 25 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of August 31, 2026Listings
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Estimate the monthly payment at the typical market price ($11,049)
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Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for JTHCF5C21C5053401Full factory specs for this build →
- ✗ Backup camera
- ✗ Blind-spot monitor
- ✗ Lane departure
- ✗ ABS
- ✗ Electronic stability
Fuel economy (EPA)
Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 22 MPG combined.
5-year cost to own
Beyond the sticker: what this 2012 Lexus IS likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.
Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 2012 Lexus IS has 4 recall campaigns as of August 2026. EPA combined fuel economy: 22 MPG.
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AIR BAGSToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Toyota 4Runner, 2014-2015 Scion xB, Lexus IS350C, IS250C, 2014 Toyota Sienna, Lexus IS-F, and…NHTSA campaign 19V005000
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AIR BAGSToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2010-2016 4Runner, 2003-2006 Tundra, 2003-2013 Corolla, 2009-2010 Corolla Matrix, 2004-2005 RAV4, 2002-2007…NHTSA campaign 19V741000
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AIR BAGSToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2012 Toyota 4Runner, Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Sienna, Yaris, Scion xB, Lexus ES350, GX460, IS-F, IS250,…NHTSA campaign 17V006000
Recall campaigns apply to the model year, not to one car. Check remedy status for this VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Model-level data for the 2012 Lexus IS from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed August 31, 2026.
How it compares to rivals
Median asking price for comparable body styles listed near this car| Model | Median price | For sale nearby | vs this car |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Lexus IS 250C (this car) | $11,049 | 25 | — |
| 2013 Mercedes-Benz C-Class | $7,354 | 8 | −$3,695 |
| 2011 Toyota Camry | $7,324 | 6 | −$3,725 |
| 2013 Volkswagen Passat | $7,460 | 6 | −$3,589 |
| 2013 Honda Civic | $9,799 | 6 | −$1,250 |
| 2010 Toyota Corolla | $7,799 | 5 | −$3,250 |
Cheapest active listings of each comparable body style in this region — median of what those models actually ask.
