Air Bag Problems of Lexus IS300

Lexus IS300 owners have reported 9 air bag related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 3 most common air bag problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's air bag not deploy (4 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's air bag (3 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Air Bag related problems of Lexus IS300


Recently reported Air Bag problems of Lexus IS300

The Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Lexus Is300 2002 vehicle rollover on freeway. Defect that caused the car to roll was from the left front wheel/rim broke in half while driving. I was merging and heard something break under the car. My steering wheel turned a hard right forceful and without my control.   Read details...

The Air Bag problem

Airbags failed to deploy after the car went thru a brick wall at 35 miles per hour. Front impact crash. Car fax report reflects no prior accident. Vehicle was still under warranty & had the “auto nation 162 point check” June 2020 by tampa florida by lexis of tampa.   Read details...

The Side/window Air Bag problem

Dashboard is melting and has become sticky and rubs off on clothing. This includes the passenger side airbag surface. This happens when vehicle is parked in the sun.   Read details...




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