Air Bag Problems of Lexus LS430

Lexus LS430 owners have reported 14 air bag related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 4 most common air bag problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's air bag (7 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's air bag not deploy (3 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Air Bag related problems of Lexus LS430


Recently reported Air Bag problems of Lexus LS430

The Air Bag problem

Takata recall, during accident air bags under inflated, my legs was bruised and swollen. My car self accelerated, I couldn't control the speed, my brakes didn't work, my car stopped by hitting the car in front of me.   Read details...

The Air Bag Not Deploy problem

My daughter was driving my 2002 Lexus 430 LS when she had a seizure. During the seizure her foot hit the gas pedal and she proceeded through several residential areas before crashing into a tree. The airbag was not deployed causing 2 leg and foot fractures.   Read details...

The Front Air Bag problem

2002 Lexus Ls430 accelerated and shifted gears unexpectedly causing an uncontrolled vehicle situation. The vehicle plunged about ten feet into the side of a hill. The car was extracted and taken to a body repair shop.   Read details...

The Side/window Air Bag problem

Motor vehicle accident on 6/3/08. Vehicle - 2004 Lexus ls5430. Vehicle was broadsided on drivers side. Side curtain airbag did not deploy.   Read details...




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