Tamara recall on my airbags,never repaired. i got into an accident and airbags didn't come out. have to replace brakes every few months on this car also
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 lexus es330. the contact noticed that the front passenger air bag cover was bulging and had separated along the seam nearest the windshield on the dashboard. the passenger air bag and check engine warning indicators illuminated. the vehicle was taken to butler lexus of south atlanta (located at 4025 jonesboro rd, union city, ga 30291, (678) 783-2703) where it was diagnosed that the passenger air bag needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the issue. the approximate failure mileage was 212,000. *tt *tr
As car in front of me slammed on brakes to avoid two teenagers running across in front of her, i slammed on my brakes and the car accelerated from 20-30. the air bag did not deploy nor did the seat belt engage and lock to prevent me from slamming into the steering wheel. the abs brakes were slammed and it felt like the brakes did not work like there was an air bubble in the system. i crashed into the hyundai. totaled my car and the front of the car frame was bent. called the police, but did not take a report since no one was taken by ambulance. went do my doctor and reported this to lexus-incident number 150922-00272 on 9/22/15. lexus will inspect the car on 10/9/15...updated 10/15/15 *bf ...updated 12/03/15 *bf, updated 4/9/18*jb *tr
We were going on a two way street, (old annapolis road, ellicott city, md-21042) another car crossed the two yellow lanes (median) and hit our car head- on. the front portion of our car and that car hit us was completely damaged. the car behind us could not stop and hit our car from the rear. we noted that both the driver side and passenger side air bags in our 2005 lexus 330 did not deploy. we were going about 30 miles and the person came in to our lane may be 35 to 40 miles. i tried to apply the horn and stop my vehicle but could not come to a complete stop. the other driver probably dozed out, but the air bags in his car deployed. why the air bags in our car did not deploy? .. updated 03/31/15 *bf
Passenger side air bag is protruding. the vehicle has never been in an accident but i am now concerned that if one were to ocut, the airbag would not work. *tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 lexus es330. the contact stated that while at a stop light, another vehicle crashed into the rear of the of his vehicle, causing the him to crash into the preceding vehicle. the air bags did not deploy. the contact sustained unknown injuries that required medical attention. a police report was filed. the vehicle was towed to an unknown location. the body damages were repaired but the air bag failure was not determined. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 65,000....updated 09/08/16 *bf updated 09/26/16.*jb
I was driving up the street at approximately 25mph, in a 2005 lexus es330, when a 74 year old lady pulled out of her driveway right in front of me. needless to say, we were involved in a wreck. my 2 front teeth hit the steering wheel knocking them completely out! the air bags did not deploy. i have gone online & see that there are several complaints about this year, make & model vehicle & the air bags not deploying. i feel that had the air bags deployed i would not be going through oral surgery to have teeth implanted. the manufacturer needs to take a serious look at this issue, as the wreck could've resulted in a fatality, & the fact that there are so many complaints about these air bags not deploying. *tr
The dashboard is cracking and looks to be expanding. this is happening on the passenger side airbag seam and it started about 3 years ago. i am very concern this may compromise the airbag and safety. i called my local lexus dealership and corporate headquarters after hearing about many other models being replaced but my model is not on the list. on clublexus.com, many users are experiencing the same thing but i am not sure if they have file a vehicle complaint yet. here is the link: http://www.clublexus.com/forums/es300-and-es330/657687-es330-shrinking-dash-airbag-cover.html. *tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 lexus es330. the contact stated that while sitting at a traffic stop, another vehicle crashed into the rear of his vehicle, causing him to crash into the rear of a preceding vehicle. the air bags did not deploy. the contact and a passenger were injured and a police report was filed. an authorized dealer was contacted, but denied any assistance with repairs to the vehicle. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was repaired. the failure mileage was 50,000 and the current mileage was 106,000.
I was leaving a car wash (at a busy intersection in penfield, ny), the "car wash" light turned green, i put it in gear and lightly pressed on the gas pedal to approach the workers for them to dry and vacuum the car. there was no floor mat in the drivers front side so that they could vacuum that area. the car speed forward out of control i tried to steer between 2 steel safety post, missed the workers, crossed the sidewalk and 5 lanes of traffic toward a telephone pole, hit the curb, flipped over, i lost consciousness. the car stopped right side up pointing toward the car wash. car wash employees (and other witnesses) rushed across the street and when i woke up one of the attendants was removing my seat belt and pulling me out through the broken window, there were many witnesses who thought it was a miracle that i was still alive and that the car did not hit any workers, pedestrians or drivers of other vehicles which had now all stopped . no air-bags were released? i was rushed to the hospital . i was released 4 hours later stiff, sore, bruised, minor concussion and told to stay around for a week (we were planning to return to fl the next day) to make sure that there are no serious problems. police were on site, did a report, fireman were there to clean up the leaks. my insurance co. has totaled the car. i feel that lexus should evaluate this car to determine the actual cause, it was not the floor mat, it was in the back seat, nor was it operator error, the car was accelerating out of control and very hard to steer. if the "lexus" had a mind then it had gone crazy? i have talked to the local lexus dealer who told me that there are no recalls on this vehicle and read me the party line that there are no problems with the 2005 es330 lexus, it's operator error? i guess the other 38 owners of the 2005 es330 that have postings on this site are all wrong. based on toyotas (lexus) attitude i will never buy another product made by toyota. i am happy to be alive, thank god. *tr