2008 Lexus ES350 Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 170about this part
- Share
- 67%of 255 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 62,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 170 complaints about the air bags of the 2008 Lexus ES350, 67% of the 255 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 62,000 miles. 9 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 3 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Takata recall - we live in florida and drove the vehicle to denver, colorado on june 28, 2016 arriving july 1, 2016. We received the notice (forwarded via us mail to our address in denver) regarding the airbag recall on or around july 25, 2016. We contacted Lexus immediately thereafter and was told a case manager would call us back within 2-3 business days. We received a call on or around august 1, 2016 and spoke with a case manager, zandra . …”
NHTSA complaint #10893085, filed 2016-08, 102,000 miles“My son-in-law, mark kuhar, was driving my (robert lehman's) 2008 Lexus ES350 with permission, when it went off the road down an appx. 100 foot hill, rolling end over end, appx. 8 times. None of the air bags were activated. He received serious injuries which he is now recovering from. The car is beyond repairs. Insurance companies for mark and myself have been notified and are active. A police report was filed.”
NHTSA complaint #10300305, filed 2010-01, 38,500 miles“Takata recall. I am filing this complaint because the amount of time taken by takata and Lexus is in excess of the amount of time that should be allowed for this kind of safety matter. I submitted a written request to the dealer, westside Lexus, houston, tx. And have made several phone calls, including one today, in october, 2016 I was informed that the replacement might be available in december, 2016 or january, 2017. Today, I was told that they could not give me a date and it was in the government's hands as to when takata would send the parts to them for the replacement. …”
NHTSA complaint #10944653, filed 2017-01, 60,000 miles“Passenger airbag light keep switching from on to off and off to on. We brought it in twice into Lexus to have them fix the problem, but they keep saying there is nothing wrong with it. I know they had problems with the 2007 Lexus es 350. My 2008 is having the same problem. All I'm asking them is to have fix the problem, before any accident happen. My husband and I carpool everyday to work, and we are so afraid that if there is an accident, the airbag might not deploy because of the sensor problem and turning the airbag off.”
NHTSA complaint #10236343, filed 2008-07, 811 miles“T bone by a 4 runner, driver side door was severely damaged by the impact. 4runner front bumper came off from the impact. Broken glass every where causing minor cuts to the driver and passengers of the Lexus 08 ES350. Side and curtain airbags did not deploy. Minor injuries sustained on the driver and passengers on the Lexus 08 ES350.”
NHTSA complaint #10383911, filed 2011-02, 25,000 milesRelated recalls
- 19V741000Oct 17, 2019Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2010-2016 4Runner, 2003-2006 Tundra, 2003-2013 Corolla, 2009-2010 Corolla Matrix…Covers: Lexus ES350 2007–2012, Toyota Corolla 2003–2013, Lexus SC430 2002–2010 +14 more
- 17V006000Jan 9, 2017Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2012 Toyota 4Runner, Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Sienna, Yaris, Scion xB, Lexus ES350…Covers: Lexus ES350 2007–2009, 2012, IS 250 2006–2009, 2012, IS 350 2006–2009, 2012 +11 more
- 16V340000May 23, 2016Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Scion xB and Lexus IS F, 2009-2011 Toyota Corolla and Corolla…Covers: Lexus ES350 2007–2011, IS 250 2006–2011, IS 350 2006–2011 +11 more
Related service bulletins
- 10217806Jul 28, 2022CSP: Takata CSP Coverage Job Aid - published 7.28.2022
- 10217805Jul 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…
- 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
- 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…
- 10030352May 13, 2009Lexus: ig1 relay freezing. Some vehicles may experience multiple warning lights illuminated, vehicle not shifting from park to drive, and other accessories becoming inoperative…
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2 | 40% |
| 2017 | 2 | 9% |
| 2016 | 2 | 10% |
| 2014 | 3 | 11% |
| 2013 | 4 | 17% |
| 2012 | 77 | 87% |
| 2011 | 145 | 95% |
| 2010 | 108 | 79% |
| 2009 | 101 | 70% |
| 2008 | 170 | 67% |
| 2007 | 253 | 47% |
Other parts of the 2008 Lexus ES350
39 complaintsBody and structure
12 complaintsOther or unknown
11 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Lexus ES350
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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