The 2014 Lexus IS 350C has 3 recalls, the most serious being a passenger-side airbag inflator that can explode and send metal fragments into the cabin, posing a risk of serious injury or death.
The airbag inflator issue covers this vehicle under two separate recall campaigns, but the underlying danger is the same: the inflator can rupture violently rather than deploying the bag normally, turning the module itself into a hazard for anyone in the front passenger seat. Prior repair attempts did not fully resolve the issue for all affected vehicles, which is why the recall was extended. There is also a fuel system concern: the fuel pulsation dampers on the 3.5L V6 engine contain rubber diaphragms that can harden and crack over time, allowing gasoline to leak near the engine. A fuel leak near a heat source or spark raises the risk of an engine fire.
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.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the affected front airbag inflator, assembly, or sub-assembly depending on vehicle model.
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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 rubber diaphragm inside the fuel pulsation damper can harden and crack over time, potentially causing fuel to leak from the fuel system.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the fuel delivery pipe with a new one containing improved pulsation dampers that resist hardening and cracking.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
