Air Bag Not Deploy problems of the 2006 Lexus IS250

Tl-takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 Lexus Is250. The contact stated that her air bags warning light came on and she scheduled the repair that was done at the dealer Lexus of albuquerque new mexico 4821 pan american fwy, albuquerque, nm 87109 (505) 341-1600. The NHTSA recall number:was 16v-340000 (air bags). The dealer stated that the warning light had nothing to do with the takata recall. The issue was with the wiring harness to the air bag sensor and was a separate issue from the air recall repair the vehicle was taken in for. This issue would cost the contact approximately $3000 to repair since the air bags could possibly not deploy in an accident. The manufacturer was contacted and a case number was assigned to the contact (case #1808280653) the contact was promised a call back within 24 hours from a case manager. The failure mileage was 176,000. Tf.

Takata recall: the recall should most definitely included the airbag wiring harness, I had no issues with my airbag light until I place my car back in the shop to get the recall a day later the airbag light came on and will not go out. I took it back to Lexus and they notified me that the it had nothing to do with the part they just replaced. However it was not on prior too. The are getting a diagnostic myself I was informed that the wiring harness was bad and my airbags would not deploy, in an accident. This a major safety concern, and a well known issue to happen to the Lexus is 250, this is a direct link with the takata recall and something that should be cover by Lexus. Faulty air bags are not a customers fault. Air bags where placed in cars for life saving protection, to not include this is the recall is a death sentence for the drivers and there family who are having this problem.

Description of the problem: Lexus is has an ongoing safety problem related to its airbag mechanism,the wiring harness to be specific- code 1861, which is indicated by an airbag warning that remains on while driving. This safety issue has been documented online in a number of forums by 2006-2008 Lexus driver. Lexus has been aware of this safety issue and included it in its limited warranty, however, most drivers did not experience airbag problems until years later after their manufacturer warranty expired. The out-of-pocket cost for this safety repair is upwards of $3500, forcing drivers to spend money for a manufacturing failure. Moreover, it is not possible to pass inspection with the airbag light. Lastly,this faulty airbag mechanism is a safety hazard that puts the driver, passenger and other motorists at risk of injury, paralysis, or even death if the airbag does not deploy. Because of the high potential for danger caused by the Lexus wiring harness, NHTSA needs initiate a Toyota/Lexus recall on this faulty part in order to protect the lives of motorists. Personally, I am afraid for my safety when driving my car. The airbag sensor is recently came on in my Lexus is 250. I spoke with my Lexus service representative when I brought my car in for service related to the "takata recall". I was told that the wiring harness was a separate issue from the recall and that I would need to pay out-of-pocket for both the diagnostic and the replacement (~$3500-3800). I will not be able to pass the mandated state inspection until the part is replaced and the sensor cleared, despite my car otherwise being in optimal driving condition, if this were a repair issue that affected only a small proportion of Lexus is 250 models, I would not bring this matter to the NHTSA. However, the volume of complaints after the Lexus TSB and warranty expiry has led me to urge NHTSA to intervene.