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2010 Lexus ES350 Air bags Problems

Complaints
108about this part
Share
79%of 137 total for the year
Median mileage
52,500miles
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 108 complaints about the air bags of the 2010 Lexus ES350, 79% of the 137 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 52,500 miles. 4 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.

“Takata recall, in june 2016 I received in the us mail a notice of recall for the front passenger airbag. The notice advised me to not drive the vehicle with a passenger in the front passenger seat. It is 5 months later and Lexus still has no solution or available remedy for this situation. In the meantime the resale price of the car has fallen due to this situation. I want the airbag replaced by Lexus soon.”

NHTSA complaint #10924487, filed 2016-11, 35,000 miles

“Location: 605 north, before del amo blvd. Exit. At 5 pm on september 22, 2011 I was in the extreme left lane of the freeway, next to the carpool lane. A light gray truck (with flatbed) swerved right in front of me at a very high speed. There were just a couple feet of distance between the truck and my car. I slammed my brakes to avoid rear-ending the truck. A car behind me hit my car from rear right forcing me into the car pool lane. …”

NHTSA complaint #10430560, filed 2011-10, 13,900 miles

“Takata recall. Lexus has distributed an interim notice of this recall that advises owners not to operate the vehicle with an occupant in the front passenger seat. The letter states Lexus is taking this action to ensure your safety . In reality, the notice is an obvious attempt to protect Lexus from any liability. This notice was sent three months ago, and yet there is no remedy available. The recommended solution is impractical for most families. The question is how long should consumers consider is a reasonable time for this problem to be corrected. …”

NHTSA complaint #10897595, filed 2016-08, 78,000 miles

“Tamara recall-issued for my vehicle in may of 2016. Next month will be a year and Lexus still hasn't done anything. I was originally told twice they were waiting on parts. When they called for my service appointment I asked if the parts were finally received. I was then told they're still deciding what to do. That shouldn't take one year!”

NHTSA complaint #10971422, filed 2017-04

“Takata recall. We were notified of the takata airbag recall affecting our 2010 Lexus es 350 but were told that there is no remedy at this time. We were also told to not have passengers ride in the front seat. This is an unacceptable response as we are concerned about the drivers safety and the car is effectively a 3 passenger vehicle limiting our ability to carpool.”

NHTSA complaint #10897182, filed 2016-08

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Air bags: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2020240%
201729%
2016210%
2014311%
2013417%
20127787%
201114595%
201010879%
200910170%
200817067%
200725347%

Other parts of the 2010 Lexus ES350

Other or unknown
7 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsEquipment
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2010 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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