Air Bag Related Problems of the 2011 Lexus GX

Table 1 shows one common air bag related problems of the 2011 Lexus GX.

Table 1. Air Bag related problems of Lexus GX

Problem Category Number of Problems
Air Bag problems
5

Air Bag problem #1

The contact owned a 2011 Lexus Gx 460. The contact stated that while driving at 30 mph while crossing an intersection, a vehicle turned in front of the contact's vehicle. The contact's vehicle broadsided the other vehicle, where it came to a stop. No warning light was illuminated. The front driver-side, front passenger-side, or side curtain air bags deploy. The contact was taken to the hospital by ambulance. The contact sustained nerve damage to both hands and neck. Both legs have bruises, and she has pain in her chest and abdomen. There was a police report filed. The vehicle was towed to a towing yard. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The insurance company was notified and declared the vehicle a total loss. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure.  the failure mileage was approximately 137,000.  .

Air Bag problem #2

Takata recall it has been over a year, and still "incomplete" without solution.

Air Bag problem #3

Takata recall. Recall has been open since may 2016, but no parts available yet.

Air Bag problem #4

Takata recall. I am filing a complaint that Lexus has failed to remedy this defect within a reasonable time. Being unable to utilize the front passenger seat has been extremely inconvenient for me and my family. I have contacted my local Lexus dealership numerous times only for them inform me that the do not have the parts. Its's been nearly 6 months now since I was made aware of the recall.

Air Bag problem #5

Tl-takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 Lexus Gx460. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number:16v340000(air bags) however, the remedy is not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called a unknown dealer where he was advised that parts are not available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. Tw.


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GX Service Bulletins
GX Safety Recalls
GX Defect Investigations