Side/window Air Bag problems of the 1999 Lexus RX300

Four problems related to side/window air bag have been reported for the 1999 Lexus RX300. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Side/window Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/04/2001

When vehcile was involved in a crash, hitting a tree on the driver's side door, there was no deployment of the air bag.

2 Side/window Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 05/22/1999

Consumer was hit by a vehicle on driver's side that was going at approximately 40-50 mph, causing vehicle to roll over , front and side air bags did not deploy. No warning of defect. Manifacturer has been notified .

3 Side/window Air Bag problem

The consumers vehicle was hit in the side by another vehicle that was traveling about 45 mph, yet none of the side air bags deployed. The vehicle was totaled. Please describe further.

4 Side/window Air Bag problem

During vehicle collision the side impact air bags did not deploy, vehicle was hit directly on the side of the sensor.


Other Air Bag related problems of the 1999 Lexus RX300



RX300 Service Bulletins
RX300 Safety Recalls
RX300 Defect Investigations