2009 Lexus IS Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 10%of 40 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 83,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the air bags of the 2009 Lexus IS, 10% of the 40 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 83,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The dashboard IS melting, it gets sticky and when driving in the sun there's a noticeable glare that makes it hard to drive. And the same thing IS happening to the driver side door.”
NHTSA complaint #10621778, filed 2014-08, 36,000 miles“Lexus (toyota) IS not do anything to ensure rider safety of a car they sold. They are assuming the airbag, when deployed, only hurst the front passenger. Since I carpool and use my car at work, I might have to pay out of pocket to rent a car until this IS fixed. I am stuck since the value of the car IS compromised and I don't think anyone would want to buy it.”
NHTSA complaint #10918481, filed 2016-10“It has a few problems it accelerates at times it has airbag recall and unstable to drive at times brakes lock up or touchy when pushed. Just purchased recently from dealer also was stolen twice before”
NHTSA complaint #11289212, filed 2019-12Related 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 2009 Lexus IS
10 complaintsVehicle speed control
10 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Lexus IS
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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