Air Bag Problems of Lexus GX470

Lexus GX470 owners have reported 41 air bag related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 5 most common air bag problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's air bag (28 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's air bag not deploy (6 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Air Bag related problems of Lexus GX470


Recently reported Air Bag problems of Lexus GX470

The Air Bag problem

Tl-the contact owns a 2006 Lexus GX 470. The contact stated that the vehicle's body moves around in a circular motion. Whenever the vehicle hits a bump in the road the body turns with no control. The vehicle was not towed. The vehicle is parked at the spouses home.   Read details...

The Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Front air bags did not deploy in 35 mph rear end collision with another stationary vehicle on a busy interstate. The other car was totaled out. There was a passenger in the vehicle as well.   Read details...

The Side/window Air Bag problem

Received a recall notice in February of 2016, but have continuously been advised by Lexus dealer that Lexus has not provided the necessary part or parts to fix the issue of a faulty side airbag.   Read details...

The Warning Light On problem

Airbag warning light came on. Service identified a broken wire in the drivers side airbag. Recommendation was also made to replace the passenger side harness at $2500. When the vehicle was returned, the entire dashboard was cracked following the contour of the controls and glovebox.   Read details...

The Front Air Bag Sensor Control problem

The contact owns a 2006 Lexus Gx470. While operating the vehicle, the air bag sensor illuminated. The failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The VIN was invalid. The failure mileage was 170,000.   Read details...




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