2004 Lexus ES330: airbag warning light

7 of the 174 complaints about the 2004 Lexus ES330 describe airbag warning light.

owner complaints: 7
of this car's complaints: 4%
typical mileage: 150,000
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 3 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

What owners say

Filed Jan 29, 2019 · Airbags · 158,000 miles · FL

Air bag light came on when idle and won't go off. Code b1787. Never in an accident. Unplugged and re-plugged all connections; disconnected battery for 15 minutes but did not reset light. Dealer checked and could not reset system. No air bag protection now. Fix requires new seat with sensors est $4500. Can't afford to fix.

Filed Aug 14, 2018 · Airbags · CA

Passenger air bag light came on about 6 months ago and won't cut off,I haven't been in a car accident nor has my airbag emploded, had it look at by mechanic at auto shop where I get my oil changes and such he didn't recognize any problems,called lexus dealership and they want to charge an arm and a leg just to look at it.

Filed Jul 4, 2018 · Airbags · 88,000 miles · PA

I started my car and all of the sudden, air bag light came on. I never had an accident, airbags were never deployed, I checked all the wires and even unplugged the battery for good 10 minutes and the light will not go off. In case of an accident, my car will not deploy air bags and it creates a potential threat that it can be an insta-death, especially with a steering wheel in front of your face.

Filed Feb 3, 2017 · Seat belts, Seats · 150,000 miles · TX

The seat belt for passenger side and the seat assembly malfunctioned when my passenger buckled his seat belt. There was a popping sound and then the airbag light came on. The system was re calibrated at the dealership but I continue to have sporadic problems with this issue. I cannot have a passenger due to this issue.

Filed Apr 25, 2016 · Electrical · 154,000 miles · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 lexus es330. While driving 35 MPH, the air bag light illuminated, and the cruise control, fuel gauge, and horn failed to function. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the entire electrical housing system of the front passenger seat failed and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 154,000.

Filed May 27, 2014 · Airbags · 67,083 miles · AR

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 lexus es330. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that seat occupant sensor had failed and in order to remedy the failure the entire seat needed to be replaced. The dealer reset the air bag light but the vehicle was not repaired. The failure persisted and now had developed a ticking noise that can be heard coming from the passenger air bag. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 67,083. Updated 10/30/14*lj updated 4/27/2015

Filed Jan 21, 2004 · Airbags · FL

I have a lexus 330 model year 2004 4 door sedan. The car has an indicator on the dashboard advising whether or not the passenger seat airbag is turned "on" or "off". This dial indicates the airbag is always turned "off" if a person weighing less then 85 pounds is in the front passenger seat. When an 85 pound female is in the front seat the air bag warning light indicates the air bag is turned "off". If the passenger places a 10 pound bag of potatoes in her lap, the airbag indidator shows that the airbag is turned "on". I purchased a car with 2 front seat air bags. However, this in not what I have received. There is no manual switch to turn the air bag "on" or "off". The dealer and lexus corporation refuse to correct this so that my 85 pound wife is protected by an air bag. Does this comply with your regulations? Very truly yours, jules I. Kurz.