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Problems with 2009 Lexus ES 350 AIR BAGS

On average, the 2009 Lexus ES 350 starts to “feel” problems with the AIR BAGS and its various aspects after 42 115 miles.

Components Affected by AIR BAGS Issues

We have classified the 56 complaints from 2009 Lexus ES 350 about AIR BAGS into the following categories.

FRONTAL 1

Recently reported AIR BAGS problems on 2009 Lexus ES 350

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2009 lexus es350. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v006000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the dealer (len stoler lexus, 11311 reisterstown rd, owings mills, md 21117 (410) 773-9613) was contacted and recall repair appointments were scheduled. the appointments were cancelled by the dealer, stating that the parts were not available. the contact stated that this occurred several times in the past year. the contact called the manufacturer at 800-255-3987, but was greeting by a recording, stating to contact the local lexus dealer to schedule a recall repair appointment. the contact had not experienced a failure. parts distribution disconnect.

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2009 lexus es350. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v006000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the contact had not notified a local dealer. the manufacturer stated that the remedy parts were unavailable. the contact had not experienced a failure. vin tool confirms parts not available.*bf updated 8/1/18*jb

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2009 lexus es350. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v006000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacture exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the dealer (prestige lexus, 1000 nj-17, ramsey, nj 07446 (855) 484-6393) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. vin tool confirms parts not available.

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2009 lexus es350. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v006000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the contact stated that mcgrath lexus of westmont (500 e ogden ave, westmont, il 60559 (855) 462-6964) was contacted and confirmed that parts were not available until 2019. the manufacturer was not notified. the contact had not experienced a failure. vin tool confirms parts not available.

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2009 lexus es350. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v340000 (air bags); however, the remedy was not available. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the contact called the westside lexus dealer in houston, tx who stated that the parts were not available. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. parts distribution disconnect.

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2009 lexus es350. the contact stated that nhtsa campaign number: 17v006000 (air bags) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for repair. the contact searched the safercar.gov website and found that her vehicle was included in the recall as of august 2017. the contact received a letter in reference to a settlement, which lead her to check the website. the contact did not recall receiving the nhtsa campaign notification letter. the dealer and manufacturer were not notified. the contact had not experienced a failure. vin tool confirms parts not available. ..updated 09/11/17 *bf updated 09/14/2017*js

Takata recall - notified several months ago and advised not to have passenger in front passenger seat. this is difficult and creates problems for me and my family. i received another notice about class action, but no word on remedy

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2009 lexus es350. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v006000 (air bags); however, the part needed for the repair was not available. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the contact called lexus of bridgewater (1550 us-22, bridgewater, nj 08807, phone number: (732) 271-4000) and was informed that the part would become available sometime in december of 2017. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue and informed the contact that the part may arrive in december or spring of 2018. the contact had not experienced a failure. vin tool confirms parts not available.

Takata recall. lexus es350 2009 owner and vehicle residing in sc. owner scheduled replacement of passenger side airbag with hilton head lexus dealership. airbag replacement was available at the dealership but toyota refused to authorize repair because my lexus was originally purchased in nj.

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2009 lexus es350. the contact stated that the dealer (hilton head lexus in hardeeville, sc) scheduled an appointment and ordered the part, but the manufacturer denied the approval to receive the recall part for nhtsa campaign number: 17v006000 (air bags). the manufacturer indicated that the vehicle was sold in new jersey and not south carolina. the contact was uncertain as to how long it would be before the repair was received from the dealer. the contact had not experienced a failure. vin tool confirms parts not available.

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2009 lexus es350. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v006000 (air bags) and stated that the part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair. the dealer and the interim recall notice did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. the manufacturer could not provide an estimated date for when the vehicle would receive the recall repair. the contact was not experiencing a failure. vin tool confirms parts not available. *tt *cn

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2009 lexus es350. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v006000 (air bags), however the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. vin tool confirms part not available.

Takata recall, what is the average repair period, received notice in march and have no updated information as to when the airbags will be replaced. the vehicle as you know is hardly usable even by driver alone. toyota is 34% approximately complete on this, doesn't sound like they are keeping up with everyone else.

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2009 lexus es350. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v006000 (air bags); however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. vin tool confirms parts not available.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 lexus es350. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v006000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. vin tool confirms parts not available.