Tl* the contact owned a 1999 lexus rx300. While driving 45 MPH in inclement weather, the contact crashed into the rear of a stopped vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained head and left knee injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and then towed to her residence. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 178,000. The vehicle was destroyed.
1999 Lexus RX300: airbags did not deploy in a crash
7 of the 221 complaints about the 1999 Lexus RX300 describe airbags did not deploy in a crash.
- owner complaints
- 7
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 3 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Airbags did not deploy in a crash by model year
- 20032
- 20027
- 20014
- 20001
- 19997
What owners say
The consumer was involved in a collision in which the front of the vehicle hit the side of another vehicle, the consumers vehicle sustained a significant amount of damage, however the airbags failed to deploy. *jb
During vehicle collision the side impact air bags did not deploy, vehicle was hit directly on the side of the sensor.
Vehicle's air bags failed to deploy during accident. Yh
Consumer was involved in a frontal collision in which vehicle rolled over and landed on the roof. Upon impact, driver's and passenger's air bags did not deploy. Also the engine would not cut off. Please give any further details.
Car was broadsided and flipped, yet no airbags deployed
Consumer was hit by a vehicle on driver's side that was going at approximately 40-50 MPH, causing vehicle to roll over , front and side air bags did not deploy. No warning of defect.manifacturer has been notified .
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1999 Lexus RX300 no deployment
Is airbags did not deploy in a crash a common problem on the 1999 Lexus RX300?
7 of 221 owner complaints about the 1999 Lexus RX300 (3%) mention airbags did not deploy in a crash. The model year with the most reports is 1999.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1999 Lexus RX300?
There are 0 recalls and 3 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1999 Lexus RX300
Transmission failure 61Check engine light 14Jerking 14Fire or smoke 9Stalling 8Won't shift 8Engine failure 7Slipping 7Shudder 6Loss of power 5Seat belt 5
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