Air Bag Not Deploy problems of the 2005 Lexus ES330

Six problems related to air bag not deploy have been reported for the 2005 Lexus ES330. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 09/11/2015

As car in front of me slammed on brakes to avoid 2 teenagers running across in front of her, I slammed on my brakes and the car accelerated from 20-30. The air bag did not deploy or the seat beat passenger side engage and lock slamming me into the steering wheel. The abs brakes were slammed and it felt like the brakes did not work like there was an air bubble in the system. I crashed into the Hyundai total my car and the front of the car and frame bent. Called the police and did not take a report since no one was taken by ambulance. Went do my doctor and reported this to Lexus-incident number 150922-00272 on 9/22/15. Lexus will inspect the car on 10/9/15.

2 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 02/28/2015

We were going on a two way street, (old annapolis road, ellicott city, MD-21042) another car crossed the two yellow lanes (median) and hit our car head- on. The front portion of our car and that car hit us was completely damaged. The car behind us could not stop and hit our car from the rear. We noted that both the driver side and passenger side air bags in our 2005 Lexus 330 did not deploy. We were going about 30 miles and the person came in to our lane may be 35 to 40 miles. I tried to apply the horn and stop my vehicle but could not come to a complete stop. The other driver probably dozed out, but the air bags in his car deployed. Why the air bags in our car did not deploy? . . Updated 03/31/15.

3 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 12/14/2013

Tl- the contact owns a 2005 Lexus Es330. The contact stated that while at a stop light, another vehicle crashed into the rear of the contact's vehicle, which in turn crashed into the rear of the vehicle in front. The entire front end of the contact's vehicle was smashed. The air bags did not deploy and there was no warning indicator. The contact sustained injuries that required medical attention. All parties involved cleared from the road, due to bad snow weather. The vehicle was towed to a location where the police went to file a police report. The insurance company later towed the vehicle away. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 65,000. Fe.

4 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 05/07/2013

The Lexus driver (driver 1) was heading southbound on 112th Ave se (in newcastle, wa) approaching the intersection with se 64th st. She passed through the intersection as it was clear and she had the right of way as the stop sign was intended for the driver who hit her. The 2nd driver said he forgot to look to his left and accelerated forward into his left turn onto 112th Ave se. Driver 2 hit driver 1 in the right front bumper. The airbag failed deploy causing the driver 1 to sustain multiple severe injuries. Such as, neck, shoulder, back, ribs, torso, spine injuries etc. . . .

5 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 07/15/2012

I was driving up the street at approximately 25mph, in a 2005 Lexus Es330, when a 74 year old lady pulled out of her driveway right in front of me. Needless to say, we were involved in a wreck. My 2 front teeth hit the steering wheel knocking them completely out! the air bags did not deploy. I have gone online & see that there are several complaints about this year, make & model vehicle & the air bags not deploying. I feel that had the air bags deployed I would not be going through oral surgery to have teeth implanted. The manufacturer needs to take a serious look at this issue, as the wreck could've resulted in a fatality, & the fact that there are so many complaints about these air bags not deploying.

6 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 10/14/2011

Tl- the contact owns a 2005 Lexus Es330. The contact stated that while sitting at a traffic stop, another vehicle crashed into the rear of his vehicle, causing him to crash into the rear of a preceding vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The contact and a passenger were injured and a police report was filed. An authorized dealer was contacted, but denied any assistance with repairs to the vehicle. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 50,000 and the current mileage was 106,000. Kmj.


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