2005 Lexus ES330 Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 17about this part
- Share
- 12%of 141 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 80,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the air bags of the 2005 Lexus ES330, 12% of the 141 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,000 miles. 8 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Front passenger airbag cover appears to be separated along the seam near windshield on dashboard and there is a wider gap on that side vs the side closest passenger. I've not seen this before in any of my other Lexus vehicles and it's cause for concern of safety as a result.”
NHTSA complaint #11022269, filed 2017-09, 83,000 miles“This car was purchased from the Lexus of memphis dealership as used in 2010. I have had no accidents or airbag deployment. I am.not aware of any a evident history from the previous owner. The airbag container on the passenger dash has progressively cracked at the topical seams over time. I have been told an airbag should not look like this. I am concerned about an untimely deployment and if the container will get worse. At no time has the airbag been manipulated, repaired, etc since my ownership.”
NHTSA complaint #11180923, filed 2019-02, 45,000 miles“This is similar to the complain another car owner has filed. My car was purchased new from the Lexus of pleasonton,ca dealership. I have had no major accident or no airbag deployment. Car has been lightly used with 80k miles on the odometer currently. The airbag container on the passenger dash has progressively cracked at the topical seams over time. I have been told an airbag should not look like this. I am concerned about an untimely deployment and if the container will get worse. At no time has the airbag been manipulated, repaired, etc since my ownership.”
NHTSA complaint #11183306, filed 2019-02, 80,000 miles“Tamara recall on my airbags,never repaired. I got into an accident and airbags didn't come out. Have to replace brakes every few months on this car also”
NHTSA complaint #11039368, filed 2017-10, 169,000 miles“As car in front of me slammed on brakes to avoid two teenagers running across in front of her, I slammed on my brakes and the car accelerated from 20-30. The air bag did not deploy nor did the seat belt engage and lock to prevent me from slamming into the steering wheel. The ABS brakes were slammed and it felt like the brakes did not work like there was an air bubble in the system. I crashed into the hyundai. Totaled my car and the front of the car frame was bent. Called the police, but did not take a report since no one was taken by ambulance. …”
NHTSA complaint #10777818, filed 2015-09, 73,874 milesRelated 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…
- 10131964Jan 16, 2014Lexus vehicles are equipped with Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS), including various airbags and in some models, seat belt pre-tensioners, to help reduce the risk of injury…
- 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…
- 10133923Jan 16, 2013Lexus vehicles are equipped with SRS, including various airbags and in some models, seat belt pre-tensioners, to help reduce the risk of injury in a collision. If a customer…
Air bags: other model years
Other parts of the 2005 Lexus ES330
51 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
43 complaintsBrakes
13 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Lexus ES330
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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