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2009 Lexus IS 250 Air bags Problems

Complaints
20about this part
Share
42%of 48 total for the year
Median mileage
100,000miles
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 20 complaints about the air bags of the 2009 Lexus IS 250, 42% of the 48 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100,000 miles. 1 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 - this recall has be determined for many months and no solutions have been provided. I received a notice in may 2016 to not have a passenger sit in my car. It is now october. How can it possibly be allowed for them to sell cars that you cannot have a passenger ride in?”

NHTSA complaint #10915594, filed 2016-10, 75,000 miles

“Takata recall. Dealer indicated remedy will not be available until january 2017 -- over 6 months since the initial recall notification date. This is not a timely resolution. I can't safely drive with anyone in my passenger seat which is unacceptable.”

NHTSA complaint #10909557, filed 2016-09

“I am a professional woman living in la jolla, california. My car's VIN corresponds to the class that could experience air bag failure and my death. The description of atmospheric conditions that could portend air bag failure are existing here. Why can Lexus not replace or repair this bag immediately??? This is unacceptable! Also, my pregnant daughter drives a bmw x5 that did receive a recall notice due to a faulty takata airbag but again, no repair or replacement is available! This is unacceptable! What is the government doing about mandating an immediate solution?”

NHTSA complaint #10901944, filed 2016-08

“Takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 Lexus IS 250. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v340000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.”

NHTSA complaint #10969302, filed 2017-03

“Takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 Lexus IS 250. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v340000 (air bags). The part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.”

NHTSA complaint #10945199, filed 2017-01

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Air bags: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2015319%
2014823%
2013240%
20121059%
20112067%
20102665%
20092042%
20083830%
20075224%
20064624%

Other parts of the 2009 Lexus IS 250

Other or unknown
7 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2009 Lexus IS 250

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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology