2009 Lexus ES350 Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 101about this part
- Share
- 70%of 145 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 43,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 101 complaints about the air bags of the 2009 Lexus ES350, 70% of the 145 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 43,000 miles. 5 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 4 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.
“8 months waiting for a fix..have called twice. This last time I was hung up on...line just went dead after agent answered. Never called me back even though he had my info. They say a passenger should not ride so my husband and I are looking like driving miss daisy how long is this supposed to go on????”
NHTSA complaint #10947117, filed 2017-01, 43,000 miles“Recall notice sent out on may 21, 2016 stated that we should not drive with anyone in the front passenger seat until the fix for the recall is complete. It is now november 11, 2016 and there are no fix statements nor any hint when our vehicle (located in houston, tx) will be scheduled for a repair. Driving with the restriction of not using the front passenger seat is extremely inconvenient as we use the car for clients. …”
NHTSA complaint #10925483, filed 2016-11, 43,000 miles“On tuesday, 6/28/11 my wife was involved in a head on accident. The vehicle in front of her had no brake lights and she slammed into the back of his truck. She has $9,000 worth of front end damage and none of the airbags on her 2009 Lexus ES350 deployed. I find that to be an issue. Due to that fact she has sustained a head, neck, back and knee injury. …”
NHTSA complaint #10410133, filed 2011-06, 20,000 miles“I was driving on the freeway when I got rear ended with my daughter in the backseat in her car seat, and I being the driver 8 months pregnant. Car was severely damage no air bags deploy, this is not the first time this happens that the air bags do not deploy at the time of the accident. I was wearing my seat belt I hit my forehead on the steering wheel both times. I am concerned regarding this. Very expensive car to have these malfunctions.”
NHTSA complaint #10639676, filed 2014-09, 81,230 miles“Takata recall I received recall notice in the past and was told I would be notified when parts were available. Now dealer tells me there is no recall. Dealer is Lexus of rockville centre ny”
NHTSA complaint #11055214, filed 2017-12, 55,000 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
- 18V024000Jan 9, 2018Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2013 Scion xB, Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Sienna, 4Runner, Lexus IS250, IS350…Covers: Lexus ES350 2009–2010, Toyota Corolla 2009–2010, 2013, Scion XB 2009–2010, 2013 +11 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 2009 Lexus ES350
24 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 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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