Five problems related to air bag light on have been reported for the 2008 Lexus IS. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2008 Lexus IS based on all problems reported for the 2008 IS.
Got a airbag light on when I started my car this morning. Everything Is intact. Was reading forums about it. Says this problem Is very common. Please let me know I did not take a picture. But if needed I can take a picture and send it to you.
The srs/airbag light illuminated upon startup of my car, code b1861 driver side knee airbag squib open.
Plug for knee airbag becomes loose and triggers airbag light. Based on dealer feedback this Is a wire harness plug Issue and will cause the knee airbag to not inflate. This Is a potential safety concern cause by a possible design/manufacturing defect.
The srs airbag light went off, needs a new sensor which Is around $1700. The airbags won't work unless the sensor Is replaced which Is a huge safety Issue.
Over time, airbag wiring harness becomes loose and/or disconnected, causing airbag light to illuminate and disabling one or more airbags in the event of a crash. Lexus dealers confirm the problem but will not fix without costly payment.
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