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.
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.
| Air Bag problems | |
| Front Driver Side Air Bag Inflator problems | |
| Side/window Air Bag problems | |
| Air Bag On-off Switch problems | |
| Front Air Bag Sensor Control problems |