2004 Lexus ES330 Front Passenger Airbag on dash is protruding. Anyone else have this problem & how did u fix?

Question

The airbag has now protruded to the point that it is ripping along the top ridge. I am afraid that it will deploy. I was told by the dealership that my car was out of warranty as of Feb, and that they've had numerous complaints from different ES330 owners with this happening. Seems like they would've taken measures to solve this by now. It seems like such a safety risk, especially if it deploys while someone is sitting in the seat. The dealership assured me there's been no recall for these, and I would have to replace the entire dash, which when I asked the lady in the service dept if that was pricey, she laughed, and said, "uh, yeah!" Has anyone else had this happen, and if so, were you successful in making Lexus fix it? If not, how much did it cost you out of pocket?

Answer 1

First off the repairs will be around $1500.00 for just the airbag replacement and around $4000.00 plus if the dash is ruined as well.



You need to call the Lexus Customer Service Department and speak with them concerning this because from what you are saying this has been a problem while is was under warranty and what they can do for you is called "Good Will" meaning they can fix this for free to please the customer and they do it all the time.



Phone: [phone] Lexus Customer Service



Below is a list of (TSB) Technical Service Bulletin Titles for 2004 Lexus ES 330 V6-3.3L and many has issues concerning the Restraints and SRS Components.



TSB Number & Issue Date TSB Title

SSC4LI DEC 04 Recall - Seat Belt Status Switch Replacement



TSB Number & Issue Date TSB Title

LSC4LG NOV 04 Campaign - Navigation System DVD Update



TSB Number & Issue Date TSB Title

PG008-07 NOV 07 Vehicle - Replacement Certification Label Information

PG007-07 NOV 07 Vehicle - Replacement VIN Plate Information

SS006-07 AUG 07 Electrical - Absorbed Glass Mat (AGM Battery Information

SS005-07 AUG 07 Restraints - SRS Component Disposal

EL007R-05 AUG 07 Restraints - SRS/Air Bag OFF Lamps ON/DTC B1785

TC008-07 JUN 07 A/T - 'World Standard' Fluid Information

EG015-07 JUN 07 Engine Controls - Bank 1/Bank 2 O2 Sensor Identification

ST004R-01 MAR 07 Steering - Vehicle Pulling, Manual Supplement

TC002-07 MAR 07 Drivetrain - Driveshaft Replacement Precautions

SS002-07 MAR 07 Engine Controls - Techstream(R) ECU Flash Reprogramming

EL002-07 FEB 07 Air Bag System - Repair Manual Supplement

NV005-06 DEC 06 Body - Upper/Lower Windshield Ticking Noise

PG001R-06 NOV 06 Battery Maintenance for In-Stock Vehicles

EL010-06 SEP 06 Body - Rear Power Window(s) Inoperative

BO005R-06 SEP 06 Keyless Entry - Transmitter Key Casing Availability

PA003-03 JUL 06 Paint - 2004 Year Model OEM Paint Codes

NV001-06 MAY 06 Interior - Front Seat Squeaking Noise

AU001-06 APR 06 Audio System - Quick Reference Troubleshooting Guide

BO009R-04 DEC 05 Restraints - Seat Belt Extender Availability/Application

SS003-05 NOV 05 Audio System - CD Player Skip Verification

BO012-05 NOV 05 Interior/SRS - Seat Cover Replacement Recommendations

SS005R-01 AUG 05 Antitheft - Diagnostic Tester Immobilizer Function

BO004-05 JUL 05 Wipers/Washers - Wiper Blade Cleaning/Maintenance

EL009-05 JUN 05 A/C - Inoperative/A/C Light Flashing

EG012R-04 JUN 05 Engine Controls - Entering VIN After PCM Replacement

ST001-05 APR 05 Steering - Clunk/Pop/Knock Noise Turning

TC004R-03 APR 05 Engine/Transmission Controls - Poor A/T Shift Quality

EG007-05 MAR 05 Cooling System - Radiator Cap Inspection Procedure

EG006-05 MAR 05 Engine Controls - MIL ON/DTC P0346 Set

EL002-05 FEB 05 Restraints - Passenger Air Bag Lamp ON

EG003-05 FEB 05 Engine Controls - MIL ON/O2 Sensor DTC's Set

PA001-05 JAN 05 Paint - Iron Rust Contamination Repair

EG008R-04 JAN 05 Emissions - LEVII EVAP System Check For Multiple DTC's

BO012-04 DEC 04 Interior - Console Lid Lock Opener Improvement

AC005-04 DEC 04 A/C - Sensor Inspection Procedures

ST003R-04 DEC 04 Steering/Suspension - Vehicle Pull or Drift

EG011-04 OCT 04 Engine - Main Bearing Journal Diameter Stamping Revision

CRIB141 OCT 04 Paint - Chip Resistant Coatings

NV006-04 SEP 04 Interior - Squeaking Noise From Seat Track Area

EL007R-03 MAY 04 SRS - Occupant Sensor DTC's B1150 and B1650

NV004-04 MAY 04 Interior - Rear Door Trim Panel/Seal Rattles

TC003-04 APR 04 A/T -Transmission Solenoid Identification

PA001-04 APR 04 Paint - Color, Scratch Resistant & Anti-Acid Paint

BR001-04 MAR 04 Brakes/Traction Control - 'Zero Point Calibration'

ST003-04 FEB 04 Steering/Suspension - Vehicle Pulls to The Left

EL007R-03 DEC 03 SRS - Calibration of Occupancy Classification System

BO012-03 DEC 03 Interior - Seat Belt Extender Applications/Availability

NV011-03 OCT 03 Body/Interior - Rear Seat/Parcel Tray Area Rattles

SS003R-01 SEP 03 Engine Controls - ECU Programming Error Displayed

PA003-03 JUL 03 Paint - Paint Colors - All

Answer 2

2005 Lexus Es330 Problems

Answer 3

The absolutely free reverse vin check sites generally provide fake information. To get real information, money will have to be paid. The free searches provide fake information so they can get your email address to send spam.



Stay away from shady reverse vin check sites, most likely you won't get any information after you make the payment. Not to mention you won't get a report and you won't get an answer if you try to call for a refund. Stick with a reputable reverse vin check site like http://www.reversevincheck.net that has been around since 1995.

Answer 4

I had to get rid of my coupe because of my first kid. It was a major pain removing a sleeping child from the back seat. You could shop around for more compact car seats for your child. You could also try to slide the front passenger seat all the way forward and the back rest all the way up. Then, with the child out of the child seat, fold any handles it may have and stuff it in the back of the car. I've seen child seats in the back of almost every kind of car. Your just going to need to get creative. Your best off leaving the seat in the car and just removing the child. 4 bolts removes most front seats in most cars. Who says you need a front seat?