Lexus RX300 owners have reported 5 problems related to side/window air bag (under the air bag category). The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Lexus has not assembled/secured the airbag wiring proper underneath of seat and prompts the b1140 right-hand side air bag sensor assembly b1141 left-hand side air bag sensor assembly codes in 2002 Rx300 models. This is one of the most common problem on this vehicle and can be deadly for these cars considering the airbags want deploy in an accident because of the lose and not properly secured wiring. Dealer asks $1800 to get this corrected where as this is a manufacturing defect. Needs a recall for both (left/right) seats airbag wiring/ecm circuits.
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When vehcile was involved in a crash, hitting a tree on the driver's side door, there was no deployment of the air bag.
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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 .
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.
During vehicle collision the side impact air bags did not deploy, vehicle was hit directly on the side of the sensor.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Air Bag Not Deploy problems | |
| Air Bag problems | |
| Side/window Air Bag problems | |
| Air Bag Light On problems | |
| Front Air Bag problems |