Lexus ES330 no deployment problems

Filed Apr 8, 2018 · Airbags · 195,000 miles · CA · crash · 1 injury

I was in 3 accidents and my air bags did not deployed. 1 accident I was hit in the back, I was not moving when the car hit me from behind (on the fwy), he must of been driving at a speed of 45 MPH. I t-boned a car going at a speed of approx. 35 MPH.

Filed Apr 4, 2016 · Acceleration · WA · crash

Tl* the contact owned a 2005 lexus es330. While reversing into a parking space at a low rate of speed, the vehicle surged backwards at a high rate of speed, drove over a curb, and then accelerated. The vehicle crashed into a restaurant and three parked vehicles. The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to a tow yard. A police report was filed and there were no injuries. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Mar 21, 2016 · Airbags · 199,999 miles · MD · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owned a 2004 lexus es330. The contact stated that while driving at 5 MPH and exiting the residence, the vehicle was involved in a crash with another vehicle. The contact stated that the frontal air bags and side curtain air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was destroyed. The contact suffered minor injuries to the head and neck that did not require medical attention. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 199,999.

Filed Dec 3, 2015 · Airbags · 65,000 miles · PA · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 lexus es330. The contact stated that while at a stop light, another vehicle crashed into the rear of the of his vehicle, causing the him to crash into the preceding vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained unknown injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an unknown location. The body damages were repaired but the air bag failure was not determined. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 65,000....updated 09/08/16 *bf updated 09/26/16.

Filed Sep 26, 2015 · Acceleration, Airbags · 73,874 miles · CA · crash · 1 injury

As car in front of me slammed on brakes to avoid two teenagers running across in front of her, I slammed on my brakes and the car accelerated from 20-30. The air bag did not deploy nor did the seat belt engage and lock to prevent me from slamming into the steering wheel. The ABS brakes were slammed and it felt like the brakes did not work like there was an air bubble in the system. I crashed into the hyundai. Totaled my car and the front of the car frame was bent. Called the police, but did not take a report since no one was taken by ambulance. Went do my doctor and reported this to lexus-incident number 150922-00272 on 9/22/15. Lexus will inspect the car on 10/9/15...updated 10/15/15 *bf ...updated 12/03/15 *bf, updated 4/9/18*jb

Filed Sep 3, 2014 · Airbags, Brakes · 47,000 miles · AR · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 lexus es330. The contact stated that while traveling 20 MPH, the vehicle accelerated and when attempting to engage the brakes it failed to respond. As a result, the vehicle crashed into a curb, flipped over and the air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained neck and chest injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer has not been notified. The failure mileage was 47,000.

Filed Jul 19, 2012 · Airbags · 73,400 miles · MO · crash · 1 injury

I was driving up the street at approximately 25mph, in a 2005 lexus es330, when a 74 year old lady pulled out of her driveway right in front of me. Needless to say, we were involved in a wreck. My 2 front teeth hit the steering wheel knocking them completely out! The air bags did not deploy. I have gone online & see that there are several complaints about this year, make & model vehicle & the air bags not deploying. I feel that had the air bags deployed I would not be going through oral surgery to have teeth implanted. The manufacturer needs to take a serious look at this issue, as the wreck could've resulted in a fatality, & the fact that there are so many complaints about these air bags not deploying.

Filed Jan 17, 2012 · Airbags · 50,000 miles · IN · crash · 2 injuries

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 lexus es330. The contact stated that while sitting at a traffic stop, another vehicle crashed into the rear of his vehicle, causing him to crash into the rear of a preceding vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The contact and a passenger were injured and a police report was filed. An authorized dealer was contacted, but denied any assistance with repairs to the vehicle. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 50,000 and the current mileage was 106,000.

Filed Nov 3, 2011 · Acceleration, Airbags · 60,000 miles · GA · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 lexus es 330. The contact shifted from reverse to drive when the vehicle abnormally accelerated and crashed into a concrete pillar in the parking lot. The vehicle began smoking after the crash and the contact sustained moderate injuries. The air bags failed to deploy at impact. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection or repairs and the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was destroyed. The failure and the current mileage was 60,000. Updated11/29/11 *bf updated 12/14/11

Filed Jul 6, 2011 · Acceleration · 60,366 miles · NV · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 lexus es330. The contact was attempting to park when the vehicle suddenly accelerated and crashed into a building. The air bags did not deploy and the contact sustained whiplash. The vehicle was towed to a local body shop which was provided by the insurance company where the vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer sent an engineer to examine the vehicle yet the engineer was unable to diagnose a failure. The contact believed the vehicle was unsafe to drive and feared that the failure would recur without warning. The failure mileage was 60,366.