Air Bag Problems of Lexus RX330

Lexus RX330 owners have reported 39 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 (21 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's air bag not deploy (10 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Air Bag related problems of Lexus RX330


Recently reported Air Bag problems of Lexus RX330

The Air Bag problem

Recently there was a popping sound while the vehicle was turned on and was stationary. It resulted in cracks on the front passenger side dashboard. I am scared to drive the vehicle as I do not know what happened. Is there a Lexus recall for the same problem?   Read details...

The Air Bag Not Deploy problem

The contact owned a 2005 Lexus Rx330. While driving 25 mph, the vehicle skidded across black ice and crashed into a tree. The air bags did not deploy. The contact suffered head injuries that required medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed and towed. A police report was filed.   Read details...

The Side/window Air Bag problem

Tl the contact owns a 2010 Lexus Rx330. The contact stated that the dashboard was fractured near the passenger�s side air bag housing. The dashboard fracture expanded throughout the dashboard and caused the front passenger�s air bag outline to be visible.   Read details...

The Air Bag Light On problem

My passenger airbag light came on. I took it to the dealer and was told it would be very costly to examine and correct because the passenger seat would have to be removed, also the technician told me that my passenger airbag may not work if I were in a crash. I can't afford the cost to repair.   Read details...




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