2009 Lexus ES Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 50%of 28 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 93,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the air bags of the 2009 Lexus ES, 50% of the 28 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 93,500 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Takata recall Lexus does not feel the urgency of developing a response to this deadly situation their response seems to be that it is takata's problem what can be done to make my car safe to carry a passenger?”
NHTSA complaint #10929579, filed 2016-12, 88,000 miles“Lexus sent a recall notice on may 23, 2016, advising us not to use the passenger side seat due to the potential danger from exploding shrapnel from the takata airbag. It is now january 17, 2017, a full 8 months of not being able to use the vehicle as designed, with absolutely no information provided, no repairs and no target date for a fix, we are effectively unable to use of the vehicle. Requests for a loaner vehicle at several dealers has been denied, with advice to contact the manufacturer, who then advised us to call dealers. …”
NHTSA complaint #10944234, filed 2017-01, 20,000 miles“I called Lexus of rockville center li ny today regarding urgent safety recall notice I received. Sadly Lexus dealer told me that the parts are on backorder until end of march... Can't even make appointment to have Lexus fix the problem takata front passenger airbag inflators for an urgent safety recall - I have had no vehicle problems yet...”
NHTSA complaint #11079129, filed 2018-03“Takata recall. Lexus does not have a remedy yet. Until they do I can not get a straight answer to my question. Is the air bag on if no one is sitting in the front passenger seat? Please give me the answer. Thank you”
NHTSA complaint #10891556, filed 2016-07“Takata recall. We received a recall notice via mail last week regarding the passenger side airbag. Nhtsa recall no. 16v-340. In the important update included with the recall notice were several questions and answers. Question 8 my vehicle is involved in this safety recall but the remedy is not yet available. Will Lexus provide a loner vehicle until the remedy is available . The answer provides that [t]o minimize risk, Lexus recommends that no passengers sit in the front passenger seat. …”
NHTSA complaint #10885881, filed 2016-07Related service bulletins
- 10209023Feb 24, 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…
- 10190468Mar 31, 2021Lexus Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements
- 10132074Nov 10, 2013Beginning in 1998, Lexus introduced side airbags as optional equipment. Lexus does NOT recommend replacement of original seat covers with non-Lexus leather or other seat cover…
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 22% |
| 2021 | 25 | 89% |
| 2020 | 8 | 44% |
| 2019 | 6 | 18% |
| 2018 | 1 | 20% |
| 2016 | 1 | 11% |
| 2015 | 2 | 40% |
| 2013 | 3 | 9% |
| 2012 | 19 | 61% |
| 2011 | 27 | 59% |
| 2010 | 20 | 49% |
| 2009 | 14 | 50% |
| 2008 | 37 | 54% |
| 2007 | 34 | 27% |
| 2006 | 7 | 58% |
| 2005 | 10 | 17% |
| 2004 | 4 | 25% |
| 2003 | 3 | 13% |
| 2002 | 3 | 11% |
| 1999 | 1 | 13% |
Other parts of the 2009 Lexus ES
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Lexus ES
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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