2007 Lexus ES350 air bags problems
Owners reported air bags problems in 254 complaints for the 2007 Lexus ES350, 41% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 254 41% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 69,000 miles 50 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 10 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 10 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When air bags problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 11 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 7 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 10 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 7 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 5 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 3 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 50 air bags complaints that report mileage, the median is about 69,000 miles, and 42% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 10 crashes, 10 injuries.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 lexus es350. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 MPH and coming to a stop, another vehicle suddenly crashed into the rear end of the vehicle with substantial force. The air bags failed to deploy. The vehicle was completely destroyed and a police report was filed. The contact sustained injuries to the collar bone, shoulder, and left leg. In addition, there were bruises and lacerations to the shoulder.
Takata recall; it's been nearly 6 months since the recall notice for a car in zone a and my dealer is not able or willing to schedule airbag replacement of the passenger side airbag; the is an unreasonable delay
Other problems reported for the 2007 Lexus ES350
- Cruise control 129 complaints
- Body & structure 47 complaints
- Transmission 21 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 21 complaints
- Engine 20 complaints
- Lighting 17 complaints
- Electrical system 15 complaints