2002 Lexus RX300: airbags did not deploy in a crash

7 of the 88 complaints about the 2002 Lexus RX300 describe airbags did not deploy in a crash.

owner complaints: 7
of this car's complaints: 8%
typical mileage: 70,000
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

2003
2
2002
7
2001
4
2000
1
1999
7

What owners say

Filed Apr 8, 2012 · Airbags · MS · crash

Both driver and passenger air bags failed to deploy upon front impact with a tree.

Filed Dec 28, 2011 · Acceleration, Airbags · 135,000 miles · VA · crash · 1 injury

Tl- the contact owns a 2002 lexus rx300. The contact stated that while parking vehicle, there was an abnormal increase in engine rpms as the vehicle accelerated independently. The vehicle jumped the curb and crashed into a fence before coming to a complete stop. The air bags did not deploy and the contact suffered injuries to the right shoulder. The vehicle was not destroyed. The contact called the manufacturer and the manufacturer sent a technician to examine the vehicle failure. The technician stated that because there were two flat tires on the vehicle due to the sudden acceleration, the vehicle could not be properly examined. The failure mileage was 135,000. Kmj updated 01/13/12*lj updated 02/01/12 ....updated 02/10/12 *bf also, the air bag did not deploy. Updated 05/03/12

Filed Jun 1, 2009 · Acceleration, Airbags · 61,232 miles · KY · crash

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 lexus rx300. When the contact attempted to start the vehicle, she noticed that the engine attempted to start itself before the key was turned all the way in the ignition. She proceeded to shift the vehicle from park into drive. The vehicle accelerated quickly and would not stop, even when the brakes were applied. The vehicle crashed through the garage door and, approximately 10 feet further, struck a retaining wall, her neighbor's home, and a gas meter. The contact placed the vehicle into reverse and it sped back through her retaining wall and struck her home. The air bags did not deploy and there were no injuries. A police report was filed and the vehicle was destroyed. The dealer stated that they had never heard of this type of failure. She attempted to notify the manufacturer, but was unable to reach anyone. The current and failure mileages were 61,232. Updated 11/10/09

Filed May 27, 2008 · Airbags · 70,000 miles · TX · crash · 1 injury

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 lexus rx300. While driving 35-45 MPH, the contact stated that another vehicle crashed into the drivers side of her vehicle. The airbags did not deploy. The contact sustained a concussion and neck injuries and felt this was caused because the airbags did not deploy. As of may 27, 2008, the dealer had not repaired the vehicle. The failure and current mileages were 70,000. Updated 07/29/08 *bf updated 07/29/08

Filed May 5, 2005 · Airbags · 82,000 miles · FL · crash · 1 injury

Dt: the consumer was involved in an accident in which the driver's side air bag did not deploy correctly. The consumer indicated that the air bag only partially deployed after impact and when it deployed in was towards the center of the vehicle.

Filed Apr 18, 2005 · Airbags, Seat belts · 43,000 miles · CO · crash · 1 injury

The consumer was involved in a rear end collision of 25 MPH, and the air bags failed to deploy. The upper harness of the seat belt failed to hold the consumer in place. The consumers chest hit up against the steering wheel. The consumer was transported to the local hospital by ambulance. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified at this time. *jb *sc

Filed Jun 14, 2004 · Airbags · FL · crash · 6 injuries

Vehicle involved in collision and air bags did not deploy.*mr the vehicle was struck on the left driver's side while traveling 65 MPH. The driver sustained injuries to his chest, left leg, back shoulder, etc. The passengers sustained minor cuts bruises and contusions.