2008 Lexus RX350 Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 5%of 126 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 24,980miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the air bags of the 2008 Lexus RX350, 5% of the 126 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 24,980 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“The passenger side airbag light is always saying off and displaying an icon on the instrument panel. This has been in the shop for at least 6 times over the past 4-5 months. It was last in the shop in january 2010 where they kept it for about 3 weeks and replaced the seat and the sensors .... We thought this would resolve the problem... But the light came on again this evening.”
NHTSA complaint #10312932, filed 2010-02, 51,000 miles“The dashboard on my Lexus RX350 has cracked in 4 places. Of serious concern is the multiple cracks on the glove compartment on the passenger side that houses the airbags. I have addressed this with Lexus and they refuse to replace the dashboard. They offered a 25% on the repair. This is a major problem occurring all over the world and Lexus/toyota is refusing to address it because defects are not repaired after the warranty expires. It is a safety concern of the highest order and I am requesting the NHTSA order a recall on all makes and models that have cracked dashboards. Thank you.”
NHTSA complaint #10608505, filed 2014-07“The contact owns a 2008 Lexus RX350. The contact stated that the side curtain air bags deployed independently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised that she turn the vehicle over to her insurance company. The manufacturer was contacted who did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 66,000. Updated 5/24/11 updated 06/24/11”
NHTSA complaint #10396678, filed 2011-04, 66,000 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Lexus RX350. When the contact purchased the vehicle, she noticed that the passenger side air bag was inoperative. In february of 2008, the air bag light illuminated and read air bag off . In may of 2009, the contact filed a complaint with Lexus regarding the issue. The vehicle has been taken in for service on four occasions, but the failure still persists. The failure mileage was 12,790. Updated 07/08/09. The air bag light would read off, when the passenger sit was occupied. Updated 07/08/09.”
NHTSA complaint #10273660, filed 2009-06, 12,790 miles“The contact owns 2008 Lexus rs350. While driving approximately 3 MPH into his driveway the vehicle surged forward. The contact was unable to stop the vehicle. The contact depressed the brakes to the floor and the vehicle failed to stop. The vehicle crashed into a wall. The entire front end of the vehicle was damaged. The air bag did not deploy. The police was not called to the scene. The contact towed the vehicle to an authorized dealer. The dealer stated that estimated repair cost was $12,000. The inspector informed him that they were unable to offer him any assistance. …”
NHTSA complaint #10318179, filed 2010-03, 24,980 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 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…
- 10030352May 13, 2009Lexus: ig1 relay freezing. Some vehicles may experience multiple warning lights illuminated, vehicle not shifting from park to drive, and other accessories becoming inoperative…
- 10024642Mar 4, 2008Repair manual supplement: srs light [on} - dtc b0111/b0116 - open side squib circuit.
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 10% |
| 2018 | 1 | 6% |
| 2017 | 4 | 9% |
| 2016 | 9 | 16% |
| 2015 | 5 | 12% |
| 2014 | 4 | 27% |
| 2013 | 6 | 10% |
| 2012 | 4 | 12% |
| 2011 | 6 | 20% |
| 2010 | 9 | 10% |
| 2009 | 7 | 7% |
| 2008 | 6 | 5% |
| 2007 | 22 | 13% |
Other parts of the 2008 Lexus RX350
24 complaintsOther or unknown
20 complaintsSteering
18 complaintsElectrical system
17 complaintsVehicle speed control
15 complaintsBrakes
12 complaintsEngine
12 complaintsExterior lighting
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsEquipment
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Lexus RX350
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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