general problems of the 2003 Lexus ES300

Four problems related to air bag have been reported for the 2003 Lexus ES300. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2019

(xxxx) air/bag busting thru dash ( * need help ) (xxxx) year: 2003 make: Lexus model: es3 parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

2 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 10/01/2014

VIN: (xxxxxx) year: 2003 make: Lexus model: Es300 (xxxx) air/bag busting thru dash ( * need help ) (xxxx) year: 2003 make: Lexus model: Es300 airbag is bulging -see pictures electrical drain on the battery off and on since. Parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

3 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/06/2011

The contact owns a 2003 Lexus Es300. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 to 40 mph merging into traffic, another vehicle crashed into the drivers side of her vehicle. Upon impact none of the air bags deployed. The driver sustained injuries to her arms, legs and was transported to the hospital via ambulance. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where they investigating the failure. The failure and current mileage was approximately 139,000.

4 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 08/10/2010

I had a total loss car crash , a Lexus ES 300 on my way to college , my neck and back were affected and not even one airbag opened to protect the passengers , that thank god I was the only one , that tragic day. I bought that car , not for luxury but for the safety and security it offered and that in my case didn't work. My car has a defect and a very serious one. How many other Lexus might have the same defect? do someone will have to die to solve this.


Other Air Bag related problems of the 2003 Lexus ES300



ES300 Service Bulletins
ES300 Safety Recalls
ES300 Defect Investigations