general problems of the 2007 Lexus IS250 - part 1

38 problems related to air bag have been reported for the 2007 Lexus IS250. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 12/04/2018

Takata recall: local Lexus dealership in tacoma, washington not willing to repair potentially lethal airbag for (4) four months. We cannot be without a transportation for +/- 16 weeks due to dealership issues.

2 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/08/2018

Takata recall , sticky dash board and door panels the sticky dashboard is causing lots of glare that is a safety concern and fumes.

3 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/09/2017

I have a Lexus is 250 2007, the dashboard material is low grade and unsafe, for visibility while driving in day hours. When I was notified by a friend that the Lexus organization have made a recall on the all the Lexus cars such as mine, I called the dealership in my city houston TX and they did not help me, and they said the recall don't exist.

4 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/12/2017

Takata recall I am getting very concerned about the replacement date for this recall. I feel like we have been patient, but it has been well over a year. I spoke with our local dealership today. I had to tell them that my letter stated that we are in zone b. Apparently, zone b is currently being repaired. However, they had no idea when I might receive the letter that the repair was available in our area. I realize this was a very large recall, but I am very concerned about the safety of my family. The dealership stated that 'humid' areas were being replaced first because they were having most of the issues with injuries . . . I have not seen anything that stated that humidity had anything to do with the horrible things that are happening with the airbag deployment. Thankfully we have had no accidents at this time. But, I would really like to know at least a timeframe for replacement . . . . And know that it was being done in the very near future.

5 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 12/28/2016

Takata recall need to knkw when we can remedy the problem with the airbag propellant (g2h).

6 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 11/28/2016

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 Lexus is 250. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v340000 (air bags). The part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

7 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 11/14/2016

2007 Lexus 250. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle VIN# not listed for airbag recall 16v-340 repairs. Consumer has another vehicle complaint in artemis. Updated 06/05/2017.

8 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 10/27/2016

I just had my 1st child and I want to know when my airbag problem will be fixed.

9 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 08/23/2016

I am highly concerned and worried about this passenger airbag recall. When asked Lexus about the remedy, I was told that the remedy would not be available until December of 2016. This seems unreasonable. Also does this recall affect the driver's side? it seems unclear as the reports showed that those who were affected by the degraded airbags were in the driver's side. Can someone please look into this? thank you.

10 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 08/15/2016

Takata recall.

11 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 08/13/2016

Takata recall - Lexus stated there is no time frame for a remedy and the manufacturer is trying to go bankrupt to avoid fixing the problem. They said it could be a couple of years at least until there is a remedy.

12 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 08/04/2016

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 Lexus is 250. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v340000 (air bags); however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

13 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/19/2016

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 is 250 Lexus. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v340000 (air bags) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

14 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/18/2016

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 Lexus is 250. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v340000 (air bags) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

15 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 06/21/2016

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 Lexus is 250. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 16v340000 (air bags). The contact stated that the parts needed for the recall remedy were still not available and that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. VIN tool confirms parts not yet available. The VIN was not available.

16 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 06/15/2016

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 Lexus is 250. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 16v340000 (air bags). The contact stated that the parts needed for the recall remedy were still not available and that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

17 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 06/08/2016

On June 8th of 2016 I was sitting at a red light and was rear-ended and pushed into the another vehicle causing extensive damage and total loss. None of my airbags were deployed and I was taken to the emergency room with neck left arm and back trauma. My passenger had neck sprain and a bruise on her thigh.

18 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 06/01/2016

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 Lexus is 250. The contact stated that the recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 16v340000 (air bags) was received in June of 2016. After contacting the dealer and the manufacturer on multiple occasions, 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 contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

19 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 06/01/2016

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 Lexus is 250. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v340000 (air bags) and stated that the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

20 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 05/23/2016

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 Lexus is 250. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v340000 (air bags). The part to do the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

21 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 05/23/2016

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 Lexus is 250. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v340000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

22 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 05/23/2016

Takata recall - no fix available for multiple months, unable to operate the car with a a passenger.

23 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 05/23/2016

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 Lexus is 250. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v340000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer (Lexus of tampa bay located at 5852 n dale mabry hwy, tampa, FL 33614; (813) 365-7152) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

24 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 05/23/2016

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 Lexus is 250. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v340000 (air bags); however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. Parts distribution disconnect.

25 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 05/23/2016

Takata recall: this recall is more than 6 months old. Lexus suggests not to operate the vehicle with an occupant in the front passenger seat. I have effectively lost operation of half of my vehicle.

26 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 05/20/2016

Lexus has known about this recall for months and has still not started fixing the airbags.

27 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 05/09/2016

Takata recall airbag did not inflate when hitting a brick wall head on. My car was in motion and was hit on the rear passenger side of the vehicle and fish tailed head on into wall and I sustained injuries.

28 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 04/15/2016

The contact owned a 2007 Lexus is 250. The contact fell asleep while driving 50 mph. As a result, the vehicle rolled down a hill and crashed through two trees and a fence. A police report was filed. None of her air bags deployed. The contact sustained injuries that required medical attention. The vehicle was towed and totaled by the insurance company. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact later received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v34000 (air bags). The failure mileage was approximately 95,000.

29 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/15/2016

Vehicle's passenger airbag has still not been fixed. Lexus dealer is telling me they can't order the replacement airbag and have no remedy for the problem. I was notified over a year ago about this recall. My vehicle was purchased in alabama and is considered a zone a vehicle. I currently live in texas which is also zone a.

30 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 08/01/2015

* "takata recall" life threatening airbag defect in Lexus is 250 but no plans to fix it * faulty dashboard, side panels interior completely melting - Lexus promised to fix but its been years not fixed on lexis is 250.

31 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 05/20/2015

Air bags stays on all the time. The dealer, Lexus, refuses to make repair. The vehicle was never involved in an accident.

32 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/10/2015

The vehicle dashboard and doors materials are melted/sticky/glossy, cannot be touched or even clean, my main concern is the airbag.

33 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 08/18/2014

The dashboard of my 07 Lexus is 250 has been oozing a greasy unknown chemical. Aside from being unsightly and dirty, this sticky dashboard poses a severe safety issue. On sunny days, very common in s. Florida, the chemical ooze produces a glare on the windshield that impairs the driver from having a clear unobstructed view of the road. I almost struck a pedestrian due to the fact that he was unseen by me due to the blind spot created by the glare. Luckily, I was able to stop in time. Being able to clearly view the road is essential in conducting a vehicle safely. Research needs to be conducted to see if the defective dashboards will have an impact on the effective and safe deployment of the passenger airbags if a slight graze by a fingernail on the dashboard causes it to break off, how will the it react with the speed and power that an airbag deployment will have. Another safety concern, that needs to be investigated is the toxic impact that this chemical creates, especially after being exposed to the heat of a parked car in the sun. Is anybody investigating the impact that this defective material may have on the health of my family and myself, after being exposed to this unknown substance on a daily basis? this material is reacting so unexpectedly by falling apart, how do we know it is not toxic? I 'm the original owner of this ¿luxury vehicle� who has less than 60,500 miles. Lexus and the dealer, offered 25% off to repair the defective dashboard and doors. It is disappointing and troublesome to realize that Lexus does not acknowledge that this safety and quality issue is due to defective materials and not caused by regular wear and tear. What criteria does Lexus use to decide who gets this manufacturer defect repaired for free and who pays $3000? how is it possible that my floor mats have outlived my dashboard and door panels?.

34 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 08/18/2014

The contact owns a 2007 Lexus is 250. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 16v340000 (air bags) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN was not available. Parts distribution disconnect.

35 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 06/01/2014

Takata recall plus the interior dash and interior side door panels are deteriorating. The front dash has an oily slick residue which glares into the front windshield making it dangerous to operate. The dealership stated that I am on the list as #139 and they've replaced 20 to date. This has been a known problem for years. At this rate and if history repeats itself neither will be remedied in my lifetime.



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