2008 Lexus ES350 air bags problems
170 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2008 Lexus ES350 — 67% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I keep getting mail about the recall and have spoke to lexus several times in the past 2 years about the takata airbags each times someone tells me something different but there is no lexus dealer in my city and the closest is over 100 miles away in which I don't have money to take a trip. I'm…”
filed Aug 10, 2018
“The passenger side airbag is being disabled by a defective sensor in the seat and lexus is informing customers that they don't have the parts to fix the issue. Therefore, the passenger airbag is essentially permanently disabled. This is a serious concern since any person traveling in the front…”
filed Apr 11, 2018
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- These vehicles had their driver or passenger frontal air bag inflators previously…Campaign 19V741000 · Oct 17, 2019
- Air BagsCampaign 17V006000 · Jan 9, 2017
- Air BagsCampaign 16V340000 · May 23, 2016
Related service bulletins
CSP: Takata CSP Coverage Job Aid - published 7.28.2022
Takata CSP Cover · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 28, 2022CSP: On July 30, 2018, a settlement of claims for Economic Loss related to Takata airbag inflators was approved for full implementation. The settlement includes Lexus?s agreement to provide a Customer Support Program…
22LE02 - Takata · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 28, 2022TSB: 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, 2022Lexus Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements
Lexus Safety Re · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 31, 2021
Air Bags problems in other ES350 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 ES350 | 2 | 9% |
| 2016 ES350 | 2 | 10% |
| 2013 ES350 | 4 | 17% |
| 2012 ES350 | 77 | 87% |
| 2011 ES350 | 145 | 95% |
| 2010 ES350 | 108 | 79% |
| 2009 ES350 | 101 | 70% |
| 2007 ES350 | 189 | 41% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2008 Lexus ES350
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.