2008 Lexus IS Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 21about this part
- Share
- 21%of 102 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 101,500miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 21 complaints about the air bags of the 2008 Lexus IS, 21% of the 102 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 101,500 miles. 2 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.
“Got a airbag light on when I started my car this morning. Everything IS intact. Was reading forums about it. Says this problem IS very common. Please let me know I did not take a picture. But if needed I can take a picture and send it to you.”
NHTSA complaint #11396356, filed 2021-02, 62,846 miles“Takata recall I am in zone b and my car IS approaching its ten year mark. I took my car in today and asked the sales assistant if there were any updates about the airbag recall and he told me, no . What IS supposed to save me in an accident can now kill me. I am very disappointed in the amount of time this has taken and the response to consumer concern. Please put pressure on toyota and takata to fix our airbags.”
NHTSA complaint #10939657, filed 2017-01, 108,000 miles“I received a letter about a recall after being told I will receive a call back. After a few weeks I contacted Lexus set a date of service was given a rent a car by Lexus was told for free but I paid a deposit. Lexus has refunded me my money after I pick up my car a loud noise was coming from the dash I contacted Lexus via email and scheduled a date was told that they forgot to close a lid and that what was making the noise that time they gave me a Lexus loaner not a rent a car. …”
NHTSA complaint #11396547, filed 2021-02, 190,000 miles“Received notice of recall with no remedy, telling me not to operate vehicle with an occupant in the front passenger seat, this IS impossible with 3 children and this IS only car. They need to provide me a loaner vehicle until they have a remedy. I need immediate solution”
NHTSA complaint #10891588, filed 2016-07, 98,000 miles“Takata recall. We were told by Lexus 8 months ago not to allow anyone to drive in the passengers seat. Since we always ride together we can no longer use the car. It does not make sense that we bought a car this expensive we can no longer use.”
NHTSA complaint #10944993, filed 2017-01, 54,000 milesRelated 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…
- 10190468Mar 31, 2021Lexus Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements
- 10060828Jan 30, 2013Summary to be provided on a future date.
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 2 | 18% |
| 2014 | 1 | 8% |
| 2013 | 1 | 11% |
| 2012 | 8 | 44% |
| 2011 | 7 | 47% |
| 2010 | 16 | 39% |
| 2009 | 4 | 10% |
| 2008 | 21 | 21% |
| 2007 | 22 | 18% |
| 2006 | 26 | 18% |
| 2004 | 3 | 30% |
| 2003 | 4 | 33% |
| 2002 | 1 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2008 Lexus IS
24 complaintsEngine
22 complaintsBody and structure
22 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
13 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Lexus IS
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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