2012 Lexus ES350 air bags problems
77 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2012 Lexus ES350 — 87% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 lexus es350. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v006000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time the recall repair. The lexus…”
filed Jul 2, 2018
“Driver side knee airbag caused hematoma, second degree burn on l. Leg, resulting in 2 surgeries, use of wound vac for 2 1/2 months, and permanent lympedema and scarring on l. Calf. Driver has replaced knees that are at high risk if further crash and knee bag deploys again. Driver needs on-off…”
filed Apr 8, 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
- Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Toyota is also recalling certain 2011-2013 Toyota Corolla…Campaign 19V005000 · Jan 9, 2019
- Air BagsCampaign 17V006000 · Jan 9, 2017
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, 2022
Air Bags problems in other ES350 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 ES350 | 2 | 9% |
| 2016 ES350 | 2 | 10% |
| 2013 ES350 | 4 | 17% |
| 2011 ES350 | 145 | 95% |
| 2010 ES350 | 108 | 79% |
| 2009 ES350 | 101 | 70% |
| 2008 ES350 | 170 | 67% |
| 2007 ES350 | 189 | 41% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2012 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.