2010 Lexus IS air bags problems
16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2010 Lexus IS — 41% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I had a head on collision with a light pole and the airbags did not deploy. The vehicle was inspected by aProgressive insurance claims adjuster and they claimed the vehicle a total loss. They kept the vehicle. There were no warning lights or anything. The vehicle had been taken into a North Park…”
filed Oct 1, 2025
“Dealer, atlantic city lexus, advises that it is very costly to repair the air bag system as it involves miles of wires. Therefore, I don't want to drive the car.”
filed Jan 4, 2021
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Air Bags problems in other IS years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 IS | 4 | 10% |
| 2008 IS | 21 | 21% |
| 2007 IS | 22 | 18% |
| 2006 IS | 26 | 18% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2010 Lexus IS
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.