Air Bag On-off Switch problems of the 2012 Lexus ES350

One problem related to air bag on-off switch has been reported for the 2012 Lexus ES350. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Air Bag On-off Switch problem

Failure Date: 04/25/2014

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 switch installed for driver knee airbag. Driver was not at fault in this accident and wants knee airbags removed or an on-off switch installed. The airbag on steering wheel deployed correctly and caused no damage. The knee airbag is a danger to driver.


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