The 2010 Lexus IS 250C has 4 recalls, all centered on the same critical defect: the front passenger airbag inflator can rupture and send sharp metal fragments into the cabin, with potentially fatal results.
All four recalls address the same underlying Takata airbag inflator problem on the passenger side. The inflator, which is the component that rapidly fills the airbag with gas during a crash, can instead burst apart violently. When that happens, metal shards from the inflator housing can travel through the cabin at high speed, striking the passenger or others nearby. The multiple filings reflect different phases of a nationwide campaign, with some specifically targeting vehicles registered in high-humidity states and territories such as Florida, Hawaii, Louisiana, Texas, and Guam, where heat and moisture accelerate the deterioration that makes the inflator more likely to rupture. Regardless of where the vehicle currently lives, all 2010 IS 250C owners should verify whether this repair has already been completed, as the physical danger is the same across all four filings.
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 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.
