2006 Lexus ES330 air bags problems
19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2006 Lexus ES330 — 30% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I have noticed the air bag cover on the passenger side is popping up and looks like it is going to explode. Referencing another complaint # 11118471. Car has not been involved in any accident.”
filed Sep 22, 2018
“Front passenger side airbag on the dah board is cracked and slightly protruding I am afraid this will explode while travelling checked with lexus they say it's not under warranty and there is no recall - anyone had information on this would appreciate it”
filed Aug 5, 2017
“Passenger side airbag seal is broken on dash and appears as it could inflate at any moment. No accidents to cause this.”
filed Mar 20, 2019
“Takata inflator . Passenger airbag inflating due to heat. Dash bumped. Looks like it's going to explode eventually.”
filed Oct 2, 2018
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
TSB: Some 2005 ? 2022 model year Lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty smell is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address…
L-SB-0004-22 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 24, 2022
Air Bags problems in other ES330 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 ES330 | 17 | 12% |
| 2004 ES330 | 10 | 48% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2006 Lexus ES330
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.