The 2010 Lexus ES350 has 5 recalls, all involving the front passenger airbag inflator, which can rupture or explode and send sharp metal fragments into the cabin, posing a serious risk of injury or death.
All five recalls address the same underlying defect in the front passenger airbag inflator module, a problem that became one of the largest automotive safety campaigns in history. The inflator can fail violently, either rupturing or exploding, and when it does, metal fragments can fly toward anyone seated in the front passenger seat. Some of these recalls were filed across different waves of the broader Takata inflator campaign, and while the specific vehicle populations covered vary slightly across filings, the danger is the same in every case: a part designed to protect an occupant during a crash can itself become the source of serious injury. Prior repair attempts for some vehicles under earlier phases of this campaign did not fully resolve the issue for all affected owners, which is why multiple filings exist for this model. Any 2010 ES350 owner who has not confirmed a completed remedy through their VIN should treat this as the sole priority outstanding on the vehicle.
At a glance
What can fail
Driver or passenger front airbag inflators previously replaced under an earlier recall may explode due to propellant breakdown after prolonged exposure to humidity, high temperature, and temperature changes.
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What the fix does
Dealers will replace the affected front airbag inflator, assembly, or sub-assembly depending on vehicle model.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The passenger front air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation from long-term exposure to high humidity, temperature, and temperature cycling.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator or air bag assembly depending on your vehicle model.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The passenger front air bag inflator can rupture during deployment due to degradation from humidity and temperature exposure over time.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the passenger front air bag inflator or air bag assembly.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The passenger front air bag inflator may rupture during a crash due to propellant breakdown after prolonged exposure to humidity and temperature changes.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the passenger front air bag inflator or air bag assembly at no charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The passenger front air bag inflator may rupture during a crash due to propellant breakdown after long-term exposure to humidity and temperature changes.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the passenger front air bag inflator or entire air bag assembly at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
