2005 Lexus LS430 Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 14%of 21 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 97,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the air bags of the 2005 Lexus LS430, 14% of the 21 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 97,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“I have owned car since new. All service performed by same dealer on time. All repairs done as suggested by dealer. Air bags recall performed in 2006. New brakes within 6 months. Driving to my wife s work (airport) on same route for 38 years (37 miles from residence). I observed red light and cars stopped 100 yards ahead 1/4 mile from destination. I applied brakes several times to no avail. I told my passengers that I could not stop and applied brakes several times again. Brakes did not go to floor. It felt as though cruise control was on - it wasn't. …”
NHTSA complaint #10566807, filed 2014-03, 142,350 miles“The consumer experienced sudden acceleration in her 2005 Lexus ls 430 while pulling into a parking lot . The consumer doesn't think the air bag inflated all the way because her noise hit the steering wheel. Her right shin smashed into the dashboard which resulted in a very large hematoma on her right shin. Smoke started coming out of the steering column and soon after flames could be seen through the heavy smoke. The fire was extinguished by the fire dept. It took 6 1/2 days for the vehicle to be repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #10145363, filed 2005-12, 4,600 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10209023Feb 24, 2022TSB: Some 2005 ? 2022 model year Lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty smell is present. Follow the procedures in this…
- 10131964Jan 16, 2014Lexus vehicles are equipped with Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS), including various airbags and in some models, seat belt pre-tensioners, to help reduce the risk of injury…
- 10132074Nov 10, 2013Beginning in 1998, Lexus introduced side airbags as optional equipment. Lexus does NOT recommend replacement of original seat covers with non-Lexus leather or other seat cover…
- 10133923Jan 16, 2013Lexus vehicles are equipped with SRS, including various airbags and in some models, seat belt pre-tensioners, to help reduce the risk of injury in a collision. If a customer…
Air bags: other model years
Other parts of the 2005 Lexus LS430
12 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Lexus LS430
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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