2006 Lexus IS 250: airbag warning light

Filed Sep 16, 2022 · Airbags · 155,000 miles · OK

The contact owns a 2006 Lexus IS250. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the air bag warning light activated. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed and determined that the air bag sensor on the driver's side needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 155,000.

Filed Apr 22, 2019 · Airbags, Electrical · NC

Takata recall: the recall should most definitely included the airbag wiring harness, I had no issues with my airbag light until I place my car back in the shop to get the recall a day later the airbag light came on and will not go out. I took it back to lexus and they notified me that the it had nothing to do with the part they just replaced. However it was not on prior too. The are getting a diagnostic myself I was informed that the wiring harness was bad and my airbags would not deploy, in an accident. This a major safety concern, and a well known issue to happen to the lexus is 250, this is a direct link with the takata recall and something that should be cover by lexus. Faulty air bags are not a customers fault. Air bags where placed in cars for life saving protection, to not include this is the recall is a death sentence for the drivers and there family who are having this problem.

Filed Oct 16, 2018 · Airbags · 120,000 miles · AZ

The harness in the dash is faulty, airbag light has been on for years

Filed Aug 28, 2018 · Airbags · 176,000 miles · NM

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 lexus is 250. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated, which was a safety concern. Lexus of albuquerque new mexico (4821 pan american fwy, albuquerque, nm 87109, (505) 341-1600) stated that the vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v340000 (air bags), but the warning indicator was not related to the takata recall. The dealer stated that the failure was caused by the wiring harness to the air bag sensor, which would cost approximately $3,000 to repair. The manufacturer was contacted and case number: 1808280653 was filed. The contact was promised a call back within 24 hours from a case manager. The failure mileage was 176,000.

Filed Jul 6, 2018 · Airbags · 156,500 miles · TX

Takata recall-while driving the car on the highway the airbag light came on and stayed on

Filed Apr 15, 2018 · Airbags · 60,000 miles · IN

Takata recall - airbag light has been on. They replaced recalled inflator. Light is still on. Dealer now says it's a wiring harness. About $2500 to replace. After researching on internet, many people are having same problem. A technical service bulletin ya been issued to the dealers and covered by warranty to 72 months or 70,000 miles. My car has 88,200 miles. Most people that solved the problem in their own have said this is connection issue from the harness connectors to the igniters. They are vibrating loose. I am disappointed lexus doesn't offer more support on this issue as it's severely hazardous for many in this situation. If it's a connection issue, it's ridiculous dealers are charging thousands of dollars to fix an entire harness. Can anything be done?

Filed Aug 29, 2017 · Airbags, Seats · 168,601 miles · CA

Takata recall. My light airbag light is turned on and will not go away from dashboard. The door paneling is falling apart just by normal use.

Filed Jun 13, 2017 · Airbags · 35 miles · PR

Takata recall. The car has been sent to check since last year for instability when driven and the air bag light on. Dealer told that a code b1861 showed, system was resettled by dealer and the code didn't duplicate for diagnostic. I was never informed that there was a dangerous problem with the air bags. Air bags were not changed (5/21/2016). Car was sent to dealer a couple of times for electrical problem caused when the front of the car was updated to 2012 front. Lights stopped working and one of the fog lights broke (exploded). The dealer doing the job sent the car to the lexus dealer again. Supposedly, they fixed the electrical problem. My car continued with problems of the dash getting melted. They changed it finally, but it was happening again this year. I took the car to the dealer to fix that and they told me that it had a recall for the air bags. I said to the job since they were working with the doors and dash already. The light of air bags continue to be on after they work with the car. The dealer said the code b1861 came out again, but they insist to charge me 2, 900.00 dollars for the job arguing that even though the car presents the same code again, what is damaged has nothing to do with the air bag and it is the wiring of the electric panel. I am concern and my car had no problems with lights on the dash about air bags before the service of the car was done (5/31/2017). The car was running well.

Filed May 2, 2017 · Airbags · 137,735 miles · GA

Takata recall 2006 lexus is 250 awd SRS airbag light turned on after started the car normally.

Filed Apr 24, 2017 · Airbags · MA

Description of the problem: lexus is has an ongoing safety problem related to its airbag mechanism,the wiring harness to be specific- code 1861, which is indicated by an airbag warning that remains on while driving. This safety issue has been documented online in a number of forums by 2006-2008 lexus driver. Lexus has been aware of this safety issue and included it in its limited warranty, however, most drivers did not experience airbag problems until years later after their manufacturer warranty expired. The out-of-pocket cost for this safety repair is upwards of $3500, forcing drivers to spend money for a manufacturing failure. Moreover, it is not possible to pass inspection with the airbag light. Lastly,this faulty airbag mechanism is a safety hazard that puts the driver, passenger and other motorists at risk of injury, paralysis, or even death if the airbag does not deploy. Because of the high potential for danger caused by the lexus wiring harness, the federal safety agency needs initiate a toyota/lexus recall on this faulty part in order to protect the lives of motorists. Personally, I am afraid for my safety when driving my car. The airbag sensor is recently came on in my lexus is 250. I spoke with my lexus service representative when I brought my car in for service related to the "takata recall". I was told that the wiring harness was a separate issue from the recall and that I would need to pay out-of-pocket for both the diagnostic and the replacement (~$3500-3800). I will not be able to pass the mandated state inspection until the part is replaced and the sensor cleared, despite my car otherwise being in optimal driving condition, if this were a repair issue that affected only a small proportion of lexus is 250 models, I would not bring this matter to the federal safety agency. However, the volume of complaints after the lexus tsb and warranty expiry has LED me to urge the federal safety agency to intervene

Filed Apr 21, 2017 · Airbags · 110,000 miles · CA

A electrical short on a airbag wiring harness leads to airbag light on. The harness is short in length which over time shorts out leading to complete airbag failure.

Filed Nov 22, 2016 · Airbags · 110,000 miles · GA

Wire harness instrument not working (airbag light on)