2010 Lexus IS Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 39%of 41 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 133,662miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the air bags of the 2010 Lexus IS, 39% of the 41 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 133,662 miles. 1 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.
“Takata recall; I want this taken care of! I just found out about the recall because I went to trade my car in for a new one. I cannot afford the new one now, but I drive my grandchildren around every day. No one told me about this and I am livid. I have my oil changed every 5,000 miles at the local Lexus dealership so my information IS definitely on file. Does someone have to die for Lexus to take care of this??? The lawsuits you will be paying for will be far greater than if they just hire extra people to take care of all these cars.”
NHTSA complaint #10883813, filed 2016-07, 115,325 miles“Cpu under seat controlling car airbags has failed. Lexus will not fix the issue. Airbags may not deploy or inflate. Lexus states its not a saftey issue requiring their attention. Lexus stated they know aboutthe issue and it IS happening in other vehicles. Someone IS going to get seriously injured because of this.”
NHTSA complaint #11090290, filed 2018-04, 152,000 miles“Takata recall: I received a recall notice months ago stating that they have no remedy for this at this time but that no one should be sitting in the passenger seat or they may die. When are they going to offer a solution? It's not a solution to tell someone not to use the passenger seat in a 2 door convertible! I just want toyota to be responsible and fix this.”
NHTSA complaint #10917689, filed 2016-10“Takata recall- I have been advised not to operate my vehicle with an occupant in the front passenger seat which IS absolutely ridiculous! When calling Lexus service they just state they can't fix the recall at this time and really nothing they can do! This IS unacceptable. It IS going to take a death to make this recall important and get out problems fixed in a timely manner”
NHTSA complaint #10925540, filed 2016-11“Takata recall, the fix for this recall has taken almost a year and suggested that no one sits in the front passenger seat which has been very inconvenient for me and my family.”
NHTSA complaint #10967552, filed 2017-03Related 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 2010 Lexus IS
6 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology