2017 Lexus RX350 Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 9%of 46 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 25,850miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the air bags of the 2017 Lexus RX350, 9% of the 46 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 25,850 miles. 4 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 airbags did not deploy. There was no recall either. I don't know if there is an issue or not but I would hate to see someone get hurt because airbags did not deploy see photo of damage. Have pictures but size problem didn't know how to reduce size”
NHTSA complaint #11387570, filed 2021-01, 34,700 miles“I was involved in the intersection motor vehicle accident. When I was t-boned by other vehicle (my vehicle was going 30-45 miles/hour, and moving) and the other vehicle (who caused an accident) was also going 30-45 miles/ hour. When there was an impact to my right side of the vehicle. My rear passenger side airbag was not deployed. Damages done to the car is my right side passenger side (front and rear) was damaged and unable to open or close.”
NHTSA complaint #11337133, filed 2020-07, 46,000 miles“Pulled into hotel parking lot at 11:05am (perfect weather - parking lot empty) and ,after turning into the parking spot at a slow speed, the car suddenly accelerated and hit the side of the hotel. The building wasn't damaged, but the car had serious frontal damage. The hotel manager didn't call the police so there isn't a police report. The air bags did not go off. …”
NHTSA complaint #11194305, filed 2019-04, 13,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10235210Feb 2, 2023TSB: Some 2016 ? 2022 model year RX 350 vehicles may exhibit a droning noise from the exhaust system at takeoff or under light acceleration. Countermeasure parts are available to…
- 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…
- 10190468Mar 31, 2021Lexus Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements
- 10159731Apr 19, 2019TSB: Some 2015 ? 2017 model year NX200t, NX300h, and 2016 ? 2017 model year RX350 and RX450h vehicles may exhibit an intermittent MIL ON condition with Diagnostic Trouble Code…
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 2017 Lexus RX350
11 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsForward collision avoidance
3 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 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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