2010 Lexus Es350 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Air Bags (106) · Vehicle Speed Control (4) · Visibility (3)
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30 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (4)
Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module 2019-10-17 · campaign 19V741000 · 928,220 vehicles
Defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2010-2016 4Runner, 2003-2006 Tundra, 2003-2013 Corolla, 2009-2010 Corolla Matrix, 2004-2005 RAV4, 2002-2007 Sequoia, 2011-2013 Sienna, 2008-2012 Scion xB, 2008-2009 Lexus IS-F, 2007-2012 Yaris and Lexus ES350, 2010-2017 Lexus GX460, 2002-2010 Lexus SC430, 2006-2012 Lexus IS250 and IS350 and 2010-2015 Lexus IS250C and IS350C vehicles. These vehicles had their driver or passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front driver inflator, front passenger airbag inflator, the airbag assembly, or the front passenger airbag sub-assembly and inflator. The recall began November 20, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are J0A, J0B, and J0C. Lexus' numbers for this recall are JLI, JLJ, and JLK.
Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module 2019-01-09 · campaign 19V005000 · 1,299,448 vehicles
Defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Toyota 4Runner, 2014-2015 Scion xB, Lexus IS350C, IS250C, 2014 Toyota Sienna, Lexus IS-F, and 2014-2017 Lexus GX460 vehicles sold, or ever registered in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Toyota is also recalling certain 2011
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, or replace the air bag assembly. The recall began February 15, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are "Zone A" Toyota: G0P, Lexus: GLG; "Zone B" Toyota: G0R, Lexus GLH; "Zone C" Toyota: H0A, and Lexus: HLA.
Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module 2018-01-09 · campaign 18V024000 · 628,018 vehicles
Defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2013 Scion xB, Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Sienna, 4Runner, Lexus IS250, IS350, IS250C, IS350C, IS-F, and GX460 vehicles sold, ever registered, in the states of AL, CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MS, SC, TX, PR, AS, GU, the MP (Saipan), and the U.S. VI or "Zone A." Toyota is also recalling certain 2010 Scion xB, Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Yaris, 4Runner, Lexus IS250, IS350, IS250C, IS350C, ES350, IS-F, GX460, and Pontiac Vib
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Toyota will notify the Toyota, Scion and Lexus owners. General Motors will contact the Pontiac owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, or replace the air bag assembly. The recall began on January 29, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331, or Pontiac customer service at 1-800-762-2737. Toyota's numbers for this recall are "Zone A" Toyota: G0P, Lexus: GLG; "Zone B" Toyota: G0R, Lexus GLH; "Zone C" Toyota:
Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module 2016-05-23 · campaign 16V340000 · 1,754,517 vehicles
Defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Scion xB and Lexus IS F, 2009-2011 Toyota Corolla and Corolla Matrix, 2006-2011 Toyota Yaris, Lexus IS250 and Lexus IS350, 2010-2011 Toyota 4Runner, Lexus IS250C, Lexus IS350C and Lexus GX460, 2011 Sienna, 2007-2011 Lexus ES350, and 2009-2010 Pontiac Vibe vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto R
Risk: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Toyota will notify the Toyota and Lexus owners. General Motors will contact the Pontiac owners. Depending on the model, dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator or the air bag assembly, free of charge. The recall began on December 6, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for interim notification for this campaign are G1P (Toyota Zone A), G1R (Toyota Zone B), G2G (Lexus Zone A), and G2H (Lexus Zone B). Toyota's numbers for f
Service bulletins (206)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2022-12-01 · KLG Technical In · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ti: 19le05 expired december 1, 2022
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2022-12-01 · KLG Dealer Packa · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
dp: limited service campaign klg expired december 01, 2022
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2022-12-01 · 19LE05 Technical · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ti: 19le05 expired december 1, 2022
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2022-12-01 · 19LE05 Dealer Pa · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
dp: customer support program 19le05 expired december 1, 2022.
Air Bags 2022-07-28 · Takata CSP Cover · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
csp: takata csp coverage job aid - published 7.28.2022
Air Bags 2022-07-28 · 22LE02 - Takata · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
csp: on july 30, 2018, a settlement of claims for economic loss related to takata airbag inflators was approved for full implementation. the settlement includes lexus?s agreement to provide a customer support program (?csp?) for 2002-2019 model year (my) vehicles originally equipped with certain tak
Showing the 6 most recent of 206 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2023-01-25 · Structure:interior Panels:dashboard · 91,000 mi“the contact owns a 2010 lexus es350.the contact stated while driving at various speeds, the sun was reflecting on the dashboard. there was a mirror-like image obstructing the driver's vision. the contact stated that there was a shiny substance on the dashboard. the contact called the local dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the …”
2019-05-15 · Air Bags“tl* the contact owns a 2010 lexus es350. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 19v005000 (air bags). the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. ira lexus manchester (18 kilton rd, bedford, nh 03110, (603) 218-3500) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not ava…”
2019-05-06 · Air Bags“tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2010 lexus es350. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 18v024000 (air bags). the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. lexus of englewood (53 engle st, englewood, nj 07631, (201) 568-3900) was contacted and confirmed that the part…”
2018-11-02 · Electrical System · 69,800 mi“vehicle failed to start when proper procedure was followed, that is depressing the brake and then when green light illuminates on starter button on dashboard, pressing that button. this has happened over fifty times. vehicle has been inspected at local lexus dealership over the course of at least five separate days. a comprehensive set of diagnosti…”
2018-09-11 · Unknown Or Other · 39,000 mi · 💥 crash“happened in a residential neighborhood. in motion to make a turn around from the main street into a side street. i wanted to head back the direction from where i had just been. i was moving very slowly because of the small turning radius.i was just turning into the very opening of the side street. upon curving into the "u" of my turn the car f…”
2018-08-28 · Structure:body · 70,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2010 lexus es350. the contact stated that the dashboard was melted and sticky. the contact also stated that the sun produced a glare on the dashboard, which made driving very difficult. the vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer. the technician took pictures and informed the contact that there were no recalls for the failure.…”
2018-05-13 · Air Bags“takata recall notified a lexus dealer, was told it would be 3 to 4 months until problem is remedied…”
2018-04-20 · Air Bags“tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2010 lexus es350. the contact stated that the recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 18v024000 (air bags) was received in june of 2016. lexus of richmond in richmond, va stated that the parts needed to repair the recall were not available. the manufacturer was not notified. the contact had not experienced a f…”
2018-01-18 · Air Bags“keep on waiting for dealer to fix airbag recall issue. dangerous to drive auto with passenger in front seat. dealer has no idea as to when the auto will be able to be repair.…”
2018-01-18 · Air Bags“2010 lexus es350. consumer writes in regards to takata airbag safety recall. *ld *js…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.