2009 Lexus ES350 air bags problems
101 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2009 Lexus ES350 — 70% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Takata air bag recall; received notice of recall in february, 2017; as of 3/19/2018, we have had no correspondence to schedule repair”
filed Mar 19, 2018
“Faulty airbag harness wirring. Dear sir or madam, this is to report that 2007-2012 is 250, is 350 and es 350 has faulty airbag wiring harness which disables the airbags. Clublexus.com has received hundreds of complaints regarding this. The repairs will only be done or correct if the vehicle is…”
filed Feb 19, 2018
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- These vehicles had their driver or passenger frontal air bag inflators previously…Campaign 19V741000 · Oct 17, 2019
- VI or "Zone A." Toyota is also recalling certain 2010 Scion xB, Toyota Corolla, Corolla…Campaign 18V024000 · Jan 9, 2018
- Air BagsCampaign 17V006000 · Jan 9, 2017
- Air BagsCampaign 16V340000 · May 23, 2016
Related service bulletins
CSP: Takata CSP Coverage Job Aid - published 7.28.2022
Takata CSP Cover · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 28, 2022CSP: On July 30, 2018, a settlement of claims for Economic Loss related to Takata airbag inflators was approved for full implementation. The settlement includes Lexus?s agreement to provide a Customer Support Program…
22LE02 - Takata · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 28, 2022TSB: Some 2005 ? 2022 model year Lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty smell is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address…
L-SB-0004-22 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 24, 2022Lexus Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements
Lexus Safety Re · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 31, 2021
Air Bags problems in other ES350 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 ES350 | 2 | 9% |
| 2016 ES350 | 2 | 10% |
| 2013 ES350 | 4 | 17% |
| 2012 ES350 | 77 | 87% |
| 2011 ES350 | 145 | 95% |
| 2010 ES350 | 108 | 79% |
| 2008 ES350 | 170 | 67% |
| 2007 ES350 | 189 | 41% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2009 Lexus ES350
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.