Problems with 2004 Lexus RX 330 AIR BAGS

I was driving into a parking structure and was startled by something inside the car falling. i lost control of the vehicle and ran head-on into a concrete pole. the airbags did not deploy. the car was deemed a total loss and, in an accident of that type, it was scary that the airbags did not deploy. *tr

I own a 2004 lexus rx 330. as has been widely reported on the internet, the dashboard in these cars has a tendency to crack and peal, particularly around the area above the passenger airbag. at the outset this appears to be a cosmetic issue. however, when i recently went to an auto upholstery shop to inquire about repair, the technician became alarmed because i -- like presumably many others -- had sought to initiate a temporary repair by placing heavy-duty duct tape over the cracked area. the technician advised me to immediately remove the duct tape because of his concern that it would interfere with the deployment of the airbag. thus, in this instance, while the actual problem may only be cosmetic, the tendency of consumers to seek to temporarily repair the issue particularly given the prohibitive cost of dashboard replacement as a proper repair?? creates a situation of grave concern for passenger safety. i had driven the car thousands of miles with the duct tape covering the airbag without a thought to the risk i was taking. *tr

Car accident in which my lexus was totaled air bags never deployed. *tr

Front end collision in 2004 lexus rx 330 with 206,000 miles going approximately 55 mph. car is totaled per insurance adjuster. driver and three children in car. no serious injuries. no airbags deployed. have contacted lexus and am awaiting answer. car has been to dealership several times since purchased and nothing mentioned about airbag issue. *tr

Passenger side airbag is compromised due to the dash cracking apart. the car is in excellent condition and has been garage kept, so heat is not the issue with the dash. the dash problem is a manufacturer defect. *tr

Right side tire hits the curb lane tried to correct it& loses control (fish tail) rolls over several times & lands on ditch. both side airbags did not deploy that cause severe injury to person occupying passenger side.

Dt: consumer's vehicle was involved in a front end collision going approximately 40 mph. upon impact, the air bags did not deploy. there was extensive damage to the vehicle. contacted lexus and lexus stated that because the impact was high consumer struck tractor trailer in the rear, and there was no damage to the frame. the damage occurred higher than a typical impact being that the consumer struck a large vehicle. the vehicle is currently at a repair shop getting fixed. . seat belts were worn when this occurred. *ak