Front Air Bag Sensor Control Problems of Lexus ES350

Lexus ES350 owners have reported 11 problems related to front air bag sensor control (under the air bag category). The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Front Air Bag Sensor Control problem of the 2012 Lexus ES350

Failure Date: 07/06/2017

Tl- takata recall- the contact owns a 2012 Lexus Es350. The contact stated that the recall notice for NHTSA campaign number:17v00600(air bags) was received in January 2017. The contact was informed that the parts needed for the recall remedy were still not available and no estimated time for receiving the parts could be provided. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified in reference to the recall. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle the air bag sensor would remain illuminated. The failure mileage was unavailable. The VIN tool confirms parts not available. Jft.

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2 Front Air Bag Sensor Control problem of the 2011 Lexus ES350

Failure Date: 10/17/2016

I have called and contacted Lexus many times regarding the problem with my Lexus car. I have followed up and done all the required feedback needed in order for Lexus to assist me. I feel that customers do not really matter because of the length of time Lexus is taking to ensure the safety of the people who drive the vehicles when there may be a serious matter. The car manual states one thing and Lexus does not even abide by the car alerts and does not appear to care if the customer is safe or not. I have taken my car to 3 different car maintenance shops regarding the tire pressure light and I have replaced many sensors and the light continue not to go off. The brakes in my car totally went out and caused an accident. . I have been told also what about the air bag. Why did Lexus not contact me to take my car in for air bag replacement because it did not deploy in the accident. This is a Lexus vehicle and I do not understand why Lexus cannot give an explanation of what is wrong. I wonder if Lexus is waiting on another tragedy to happen before intervening. God protect me everyday but Lexus has a big responsibility and because of the name should step up to the plate. I still have not been contacted by Lexus to resolve the problem with my tire pressure light. I received a letter from carlos garcia with toyoto which in the letter he had statement that did not exist and I called Lexus and someone stated they did not give toyoto that information. In the letter from toyoto, only the airbag was addressed which my whole case has nothing to do with the air bags. I called mr. Garcia and he stated that he had accidently mistaken me with the wrong person and that he will call me the next day to clear the matter up.

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3 Front Air Bag Sensor Control problem of the 2011 Lexus ES350

Failure Date: 10/14/2016

My tire pressure light came on in my vehicle in October. The light would not go off. I took the car to the shop and 2 sensor lights were replaced. The light stayed off for a day and came back on. The shop that replaced the sensor said to bring it back the next day because they do not know what is wrong because there are no longer any sensor to replace. When I arrived home I proceeded to back into my carport and when I proceeded to get on break to put the car in reverse, the brake failed and I had an accident that caused a lot of damage to my car. Thank god I was not physical hurt but my car was. My insurance company was contacted and vehicle was repaired. When I picked up my vehicle after paying my deductible, I was told by abra auto parts that they have replaced all the damages however the tire pressure light still will not go off and we should follow up with the Lexus dealer because that was a matter that cannot be fixed by them. I contacted the Lexus company many, many times and still have not received a clear explanation of why the light will not go off. I explained to them that I have looked at the Lexus manual and it stated that if that light remain on, the vehicle should be taken to a Lexus dealer to investigate the issue. On November 21st Lexus scheduled me to take my vehicle in to the Toyota dealer to investigate the situation. I did take the car in and to this date Lexus has not answered the question whether or not there is a defect. This is a serious matter because the lights are designed to alert you when something is wrong. Lexus may not take it serious, but I do because I never know if something is actually going on and my life could be in danger. I also received a letter regarding the air bag from Lexus. They advised do not let anyone ride on passenger side of car until we hear back from them. To this day they have not addressed that situation.

4 Front Air Bag Sensor Control problem of the 2009 Lexus ES350

Failure Date: 10/24/2009

Failure of airbags to deploy in a head-on collision on October 24, 2009 involving my 2009 Lexus ES 350. Damage estimates from the involved insurance company total over $15,000. 00 for all frontal damage which intrudes into the engine compartment. Estimates which are over $15000. 00 indicate that the airbag sensors are being replaced, but there is no charge indicated for the sensor replacement which Lexus is probably doing at no charge. This means that the damage of $15,000. 00 are for parts and work other than that involving the front airbag sensors replacement. Injuries sustained by front seat passengers. Driver is being treated for a closed head injury/concussion and passenger is being evaluated for concerns of dizziness, right hip pain and a possible neck injury.

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5 Front Air Bag Sensor Control problem of the 2007 Lexus ES350

Failure Date: 07/04/2008

We bought a 2007 Lexus Es350. Whenever I would sit on the front passenger side, the front passenger airbag sensor would show on (I'm about 115 lbs. ). During the July 4th weekend though, we noticed that the sensor was showing off while I was sitting on the front passenger side. We brought the car to the local Lexus dealer but we were just told that there is nothing wrong with it and that it is working as designed. I did some research and found out that thousands have already complained about the faulty airbag sensors.

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6 Front Air Bag Sensor Control problem of the 2007 Lexus ES350

Failure Date: 06/16/2007

Lexus Es350 have experienced airbag sensor malfunctions. I would like to know what this is about.

7 Front Air Bag Sensor Control problem of the 2007 Lexus ES350

Failure Date: 01/03/2007

Our Lexus ES 350, leased in January, 2007 has a potentially serious problem. The passenger airbag is not on consistently when the passenger seat is occupied. I have reported this to the dealer on three occasions but the problem persists. After the last visit and after finding the system was working as designed it was suggested I add exercise weights to the seat.

8 Front Air Bag Sensor Control problem of the 2007 Lexus ES350

Failure Date: 11/10/2006

The contact owns a 2007 Lexus Es350. She stated that the passenger side air bag light remained off which indicated that the air bag was off. When people who were bigger in size were in the passenger seat the airbag warning light would illuminate. The failure mileage was 500 and the current mileage was 6,000. Updated 02-01-08.

9 Front Air Bag Sensor Control problem of the 2007 Lexus ES350

Failure Date: 10/23/2006

: the contact stated every time an occupant who measured 5 feet 7 inches tall and 120 pounds, sat either in the passenger or driver seat, the air bag light turned off. The dealer and the manufacturer were not contacted.

10 Front Air Bag Sensor Control problem of the 2007 Lexus ES350

Failure Date: 09/25/2006

: the contact stated the air bag light illuminated on and off on the dash when the passenger seat was occupied. The vehicle was driven to the dealer where it was determined the air bag operated as designed.

11 Front Air Bag Sensor Control problem of the 2007 Lexus ES350

Failure Date: 07/04/2006

Passenger airbag not working properly and turns "off" when my wife sits in the seat while car is in operation. My wife weighs under 110 lbs. It has been reported to the dealership and they have not been able to fix to date. I am very concerned for the safety of my wife.


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