2016 Lexus RX350: airbags did not deploy in a crash

Filed Jul 28, 2020 · Airbags · 55,000 miles · CA · crash · 1 injury

A broadside collision causing damage to front left of the car, injury to the driver with force of the collision, air bag didn't deploy.

Filed Sep 23, 2019 · Airbags · 15,000 miles · CA · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owned a 2016 lexus rx350. While accelerating from a stop sign at approximately 10 MPH, another vehicle crashed into the driver's side of the contact's vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact was transported to the emergency room where a cat scan was completed, which showed a large hematoma on the contact's head. The contact also mentioned that he took blood thinner medication and later his entire face turned black and blue. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a body shop where it was diagnosed as a total loss by the insurance company. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. Through research, the contact found the federal safety agency campaign number: 18v085000 (air bags); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 15,000. *tt

Filed Dec 20, 2017 · Airbags, Body · 25,000 miles · FL · crash · 3 injuries

Auto accident / other driver fault- 20 + miles per hour in motion front end collision/ impact . Frame damage to both sides of SUV. Total 3 passengers. No airbags deployed on front driver. No airbags deployed at all.

Filed Nov 11, 2017 · Airbags, Brakes · 10,000 miles · PA · crash

Was making a left turn on to a bridge, the car pulled the right a little, I pulled to the left a little to straightened it back up applying the brakes, the car would not stop. There was a line of cars at the red light, I continued applying the brakes, the car would not stop and was picking up speed. I pulled to the left to avoid all the cars. Car still would not stop inspite of pressing my foot hard on the brake. The car continued moving went across a large street, still turning the car to the left to avoid other cars. The car went on to a gas station lot. I continued turning to avoid the gas pumps, still my foot on the brake. The car kept going and stopped when it hit a pole on the gas station lot. The air bags never deployed. The brakes would not work. The car went out of control. The consumer stated the power steering failed while driving. The brakes could not be depressed, they felt as if the consumer was stepping on a brick. The vehicle continued to accelerate. The consumer stated there was a recall for other models with the same defect, but this vehicle was not included.

Filed Feb 14, 2017 · Brakes · 12,000 miles · FL · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 lexus rx350. While exiting the highway at approximately 10 MPH, the brake pedal traveled to the floor, but failed to stop the vehicle. The contact crashed into the rear of the preceding vehicle. The contact pulled the vehicle to the side of the road and turned off the vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy and there were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact called for the highway patrol. A police report was filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was damaged, but not destroyed. The failure mileage was 12,000.