2004 Lexus RX330: airbags did not deploy in a crash

9 of the 287 complaints about the 2004 Lexus RX330 describe airbags did not deploy in a crash.

owner complaints: 9
of this car's complaints: 3%
typical mileage: 60,312
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 4 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Airbags did not deploy in a crash by model year

2011
1
2005
5
2004
9

What owners say

Filed Jan 13, 2015 · Airbags · 104,497 miles · CA · crash

I was driving into a parking structure and was startled by something inside the car falling. I lost control of the vehicle and ran head-on into a concrete pole. The airbags did not deploy. The car was deemed a total loss and, in an accident of that type, it was scary that the airbags did not deploy.

Filed Jan 26, 2014 · Airbags · CA · crash

Car accident in which my lexus was totaled air bags never deployed.

Filed May 30, 2013 · Airbags, Body · 206,000 miles · GA · crash

Front end collision in 2004 lexus rx 330 with 206,000 miles going approximately 55 MPH. Car is totaled per insurance adjuster. Driver and three children in car. No serious injuries. No airbags deployed. Have contacted lexus and am awaiting answer. Car has been to dealership several times since purchased and nothing mentioned about airbag issue.

Filed Mar 15, 2010 · Acceleration, Airbags · 15,000 miles · PA · crash · 1 injury

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 lexus rx330. The contact was backing out of a parking space at approximately 5 MPH. There was a loud noise outside of the vehicle. The gear was shifted into drive and suddenly, the vehicle accelerated without warning. There were several attempts with extreme force applied to the brake pedal. The vehicle failed to reduce speed and crashed into a wall. The driver sustained intense pain to the ankle with other minor injuries. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer and repaired for damages. The contact had concern of the safety risk involved. The failure mileage was 15,000. The consumer stated the air bag failed to deploy. Updated 05/11/10.

Filed Nov 30, 2009 · Airbags, Engine · 66,688 miles · TX · crash

Driving conservatively through a pharmacy parking lot; abruptly took a right hand turn into an available parking space ( habitually prefer a left-handed parking entry); engine roared, tires squealed and auto jumped over the concrete parking barrier/ over the curb/ and proceeded to strike near the door entrance and a support wall. Airbags did not deploy.

Filed May 8, 2008 · Airbags · 60,312 miles · NC · crash · 2 injuries

Mom and dad were struck on passenger side by person who ran stop sign at high speed 55+. The were traveling @ 35 MPH in a 35 MPH zone. Vehicle was flipped multiple times from the impact of the individual who ran stop sign. Drivers side "curtain" airbags never deployed despite the multiple rollovers. Both parents were carried off unconscious by ambulance. Dad had to have surgery from his injuries. Mom suffered head injury. I wanted to have the vehicle investigated as to why the airbag never deployed on the driver's side. It flipped several times. Mom was on driver side and was the one who sustained the head injury. Passengers curtain and side air bag did deploy. All of the witness who observed vehicle collision, could not believe with such a bad accident and rollover her bag never deployed.

Filed Jul 18, 2005 · Airbags · 20,000 miles · FL · crash

Dt: consumer's vehicle was involved in a front end collision going approximately 40 MPH. Upon impact, the air bags did not deploy. There was extensive damage to the vehicle. Contacted lexus and lexus stated that because the impact was high consumer struck tractor trailer in the rear, and there was no damage to the frame. The damage occurred higher than a typical impact being that the consumer struck a large vehicle. The vehicle is currently at a repair shop getting fixed. . Seat belts were worn when this occurred.

Filed Jul 7, 2005 · Airbags · 10,200 miles · FL · crash · 4 injuries

Right side tire hits the curb lane tried to correct it& loses control (fish tail) rolls over several times & lands on ditch. Both side airbags did not deploy that cause severe injury to person occupying passenger side.

Filed Sep 15, 2004 · Airbags · 13,000 miles · NY · crash · 1 injury

While at a complete stop, the truck was hit on the driver's side by a motorist driving between 20-40 MPH. Upon impact the seat mounted side air bag failed to deploy. The driver sustained a concusison and injuries to his/her left hand.