Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
AIR BAGS
EL001-0803/04/200810024642Repair manual supplement: srs light [on} - dtc b0111/b0116 - open side squib circuit. *nj05/01/2008
AIR BAGS - KNEE BOLSTER
LSB-0057-0905/13/200910030352Lexus: ig1 relay freezing. some vehicles may experience multiple warning lights illuminated, vehicle not shifting from park to drive, and other accessories becoming inoperative after the vehicle has cold soaked in sub freezing (below 14 %f09/23/2009

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
AIR BAGS
07/01/2007411/14/2006
 2007 rx 350. consumer states problems with installation of running boards on vehicle *tgw the dealer was unable to produce the running boards after eight months of the consumer making calls to them. in july 2007, the consumer began experiencing problems with the hazard lights and sensors. on several instances, the tire light would illuminate. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they found a nail in one of the tires which caused the hazard sensor to activate. in october 2007, the rear passenger window would not roll up at times. additionally, the tire hazard sensor also continued to exhibit problems. the dealer was unable to replicate the window malfunction and the tire sensor was reset. in late december 2007, the consumer began experiencing problems with the air bags and sensors. the dealer reset the air bag sensor. shortly thereafter, the consumer continued to experience the same air bag malfunction. upon inspection of the vehicle, it was determined that the entire air bag system had shut down and was inoperable. over the course of the next seven months, she continued to experience issues with the tire hazard sensors and was frequently unable to use the automatic seat adjust feature on the driver's side. passengers also complained that they could not adjust the seat and that the seat belt felt tight and would not extend outward. the dealer sated the seat belt was caught in the passenger seat track, which caused the malfunction of the passenger seat and seat belt. several months later, the consumer complained of steering problems, but the dealer was unable to find a problem. the consumer stated she continued to have problems with air bag light. in july 2009, the consumer began experiencing problems with the remote lock and door locks. currently, the passenger door only locks manually. the problems with the passenger seat and seat belt was never corrected. in addition, the rear of the truck was making a rattling noise. *jb
01/01/19011
 2007 lexus rx350. ltr regarding a defect he has in his car that he believes came from the factory; he believes the car is not safe to drive. *nj the consumer stated the vehicle pulled to the right while driving, there were large gaps at the right side body seams, front fender headlight and right side door area. the left hinge on the hood was off. the air bag light illuminated*jb
11/15/200711687105/18/2006
 After taking my wife to work on a rainy day in her 2007 lexus rx350, i stopped in our driveway, which is on an incline, to work on the windshield wipers to try to set them to the automatic mode.
09/01/200630008/14/2006
 Dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds, the airbag light illuminated without warning. the vehicle was inspected by a dealer who was unable to determine the cause of the airbag illumination. the manufacturer was alerted.
AIR BAGS - FRONTAL
12/31/200610000110/30/2006
 Tl *- the contact owns a 2007 lexus 350. while driving 40 mph the vehicle was struck on the front driver's side, which caused the vehicle to slide into a telephone pole head on. the front end damage amounted to $22,190. upon impact, the air bags did not deploy. the driver was belted. the vehicle was towed and had been repaired. the driver sustained injuries. the manufacturer stated that the air bags did not deploy because the contact was belted , and because the impact of the crash was not hard enough. the failure mileage was 10,000, and the current mileage was 10,700. the contact had a police report.*ak