2012 Lexus Es350 Recalls & Complaints

The 2012 Lexus ES350 has 3 recalls, all centered on the same critical safety issue: the front passenger airbag inflator can rupture or explode, sending sharp metal fragments into the cabin and causing serious injury or death.

All three recalls address the same Takata airbag inflator defect in the front passenger side, filed across multiple campaigns over time. The risk is the same in each case: the inflator can fail violently rather than deploying the airbag normally. Prior repair efforts did not fully resolve the issue for all affected vehicles, which is why multiple campaigns exist for this single problem. Because geographic factors like heat and humidity affect how quickly the inflators degrade, coverage has expanded over time to include vehicles in high-humidity states and territories including Florida, Texas, Hawaii, and others. Owners should check their VIN to confirm whether their specific vehicle still has an open remedy.