2008 Lexus Is F

The 2008 Lexus IS F has 3 recalls, all concerning the front passenger airbag inflator, which can rupture and send sharp metal fragments into the cabin, causing serious injury or death.

All three recalls address the same defect in the front passenger airbag inflator. When the airbag deploys, the inflator can explode with more force than intended, fragmenting the metal housing and propelling those pieces toward anyone seated in or near the passenger seat. Prior repair attempts did not fully resolve the issue, which is why multiple recall campaigns were issued over time for the same underlying problem, with some specifically targeting vehicles registered in high-humidity states and territories where the inflator is more prone to degradation.