2009 Lexus RX350 Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 7%of 97 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 31,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the air bags of the 2009 Lexus RX350, 7% of the 97 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 31,000 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.
“I own a Lexus SUV, my third Lexus/toyota brand vehicle. So I trusted the safety and reliability. One day everything is fine. The next day, I see a small crack in the lower part of the dashboard of the passenger seat. Literally, one day fine and the next cracked and without a single incident that caused it. In just a matter of weeks, my entire left dashboard is cracking and chipping and it continues to spread and deteriorate day by day. I am shocked and alarmed! I do not trust that this dashboard is safe as I am greatly concerned that the air bag (s) will be compromised. …”
NHTSA complaint #10627602, filed 2014-08, 59,000 miles“Passenger side airbag system of Lexus rx 350 (2009) will not work for light weight person whose weight is less than 90 lbs while other automaker?s passenger side air bag system works for person even whose weight is around 60 lbs. Owner?s manual does not specify required or suggested weight of a person for which passenger side airbag system designed to functioning. Dealership said after adjusting zero weight calibration, it was designed as such way and could not fix the issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #10421641, filed 2011-08, 17,000 miles“Recall there has been a series of complaints regarding the dashboard of Lexus getting sticky and cracking further and further as time goes by. I am now also included in this list of unsatisfied and concerned owner. My 2009 Lexus RX350 has noticeable stickiness in the dashboard and cracking in certain locations all over the dashboard. What is alarming is that the cracks are beginning to be more noticeable around or on the airbag location on the dashboard. I am alarmed and concerned because of how the cracks is spreading it may cause the airbag to deploy accidentally. …”
NHTSA complaint #10616253, filed 2014-07“The contact owns a 2009 Lexus RX350. While driving 65 MPH there was a loud noise and the air bag in the rear near the lift gate deployed. The dealer nor the manufacturer were notified. The vehicle was not repaired. There were no injuries. The vehicle was not damaged. The failure and current mileages were 31,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10340992, filed 2010-07, 31,000 miles“The contact owns a 2009 Lexus RX350. While driving 65 MPH there was a loud noise and the air bag in the rear near the lift gate deployed. The dealer nor the manufacturer were notified. The vehicle was not repaired. There were no injuries. The vehicle was not damaged. The failure and current mileages were 31,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10340995, filed 2010-07, 31,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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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 2009 Lexus RX350
28 complaintsBody and structure
17 complaintsEngine
12 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsTires
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 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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