2008 Lexus IS: airbag warning light

Filed Jul 22, 2021 · Airbags · NY

Airbag light keeps going on and off. Looked up on google. A lot of people are having this issue. I filed for a complaint before and got no response.

Filed Jun 14, 2021 · Airbags · CA

The wiring harness for the front passenger airbag was recalled by lexus because it is too short and frequently becomes disconnected which disables the front passenger airbag and cause the air bag light to turn on on the instrument panel. Lexus sent a letter informing me of the recall, but it was sent to my parents house and I did not receive it in time. After finding the recall letter, the pandemic also prevented me from making it to the dealership in time. The letter they sent me also had no markings to indicate it was a recall or that the information inside was important in any way so the letter was easily ignored. I spoke with a lexus dealership and lexus corporate and they both refused to perform the safety repair because I was about 2 to 3 months past their deadline (June 2020?). As a result, my front passenger air bag is inoperable and any front riding passenger in my vehicle is at a greatly increased safety risk in the event of a serious crash. Lexus admitted the problem with their wiring harness and instituted a recall, so I don't think it is fair for them to potentially sacrifice the lives and the safety of my front riding passengers because of a superficial deadline. I would appreciate any help you could provide in convincing lexus to honor their safety recall for my vehicle. Thank you.

Filed Feb 15, 2021 · Airbags, Steering · 62,846 miles · NY

Got a airbag light on when I started my car this morning. Everything is intact. Was reading forums about it. Says this problem is very common. Please let me know I did not take a picture. But if needed I can take a picture and send it to you.

Filed Feb 17, 2020 · Airbags · 105,000 miles · VA

The SRS/airbag light illuminated upon startup of my car, code b1861 driver side knee airbag squib open.

Filed Jul 21, 2016 · Airbags, Electrical · 123,000 miles · PA · crash

The SRS airbag light went off, needs a new sensor which is around $1700. The airbags won't work unless the sensor is replaced which is a huge safety issue.

Filed Apr 14, 2016 · Airbags · 128,000 miles · CA

Airbag warning light came on. Dealer says faulty instrument panel wire harness which renders my airbags inoperable. Cost to repair is $3,600 with lexus of carlsbad. $2,000 for the part alone and $1,600 for labor. This seems like a safety related manufacturing defect that lexus will not take responsibility for.

Filed Oct 21, 2014 · Airbags, Electrical · 110,000 miles · GA

Over time, airbag wiring harness becomes loose and/or disconnected, causing airbag light to illuminate and disabling one or more airbags in the event of a crash. Lexus dealers confirm the problem but will not fix without costly payment. *tr.....updated 12/03/15

Filed Oct 12, 2014 · Airbags, Seat belts · 60,000 miles · KY

The is 250 and is 350 have a know issue from lexus concerning the air bag wiring harness.it fails and leaves all of the SRS system unusable to work.lexus is not recalling this problem but only replacing the harness if you complain and meet the mileage and warranty .this is a know safety issue and could lead to injury or death.estimates on the repair range from 2500.00 to over three thousand.please look into this [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).