Just got my response from Lexus. They will provide some compensation but I must take it to the dealer. The dealer want to charge more than 7 hours labor to replace the dash pad. Does anyone know what the flat rate book says the labor time is to replace a 2006 ES330 dash pad?

 

I've always wondered if they will just give me the part and let me do the labor myself. Win-win.

 

I have the exact same issue with my 2004. Nothing deployed however it has it this point disabled my airbags or I am seeing the airbag light so I'm assuming as a safety precaution it's set my airbag as disabled. I've tried calling Lexus and they've been giving me the runaround I feel like because this is a safety concern that they should be re I feel like because this is a safety concern that they should be fixing this free of charge.

Can anybody share their experience with customer service and how they managed to get a replacement/repair taken care of and covered?

 

The dash pad warping shouldn't have anything to do with the airbag system malfunctioning. My dash pad around the passenger airbag is warping too. There is no other solution (other than to replace the dash pad) and the problem is also occurring on Gen 5 Camry's with a similar dash layout.

If your airbag light is on, or flashing, have it scanned by a shop with an advanced scanner (or buy a techstream cable and scan the airbag codes yourself).

It could be as simple as a loose connection under the seat.

 

My airbag cover is doing the same exact thing! Darn Lexus!!!!

 

Going to have an auto upholstery dude look at mine. mine is actually cracked and not stretched... picked up the car used and at an affordable price. I don't want to blow too much cash on it. . I just hate looking at it.

 

My (new to me) 2003 ES300 has the same condition. Really the only blemish in the whole interior of the car.

 

I spent a quick walk through the parking lot and noticed tons of these issues on camrys too. Kinda an abrupt reminder that we are all driving Toyota sedans but makes me feel better.

 

FYI, the car is gold with a tan dash cover. Curious about what color you guys had/have that needed replacing?
Had the dash cover replaced in 2022 after having put up with the bad look for several years. $3359 total.
part: $2004
labor: $1085
won't do that ever again. Never imagined that could even happen on a car. I was enjoying the fact that this car had been paid off many years ago and I was only having to do minor-moderate priced high mileage maintenance each year.
Does anyone have any suggestions about a good UV protectant to apply to the dash cover? Also, I'm using a reflective cover as well.
I appreciate it

 

i was finally curious about this.

like all models of this generation, my 2003 ES also has the warped airbag cover, but the car is so old, I just don't give a crap.
it does not affect the function of the airbag.

it's cosmetic. Certainly not worth spending $3000+ !!!
The car isn't even worth $2000. That's crazy money to spend.

it's different on newer cars; there is no distinct airbag cover like this. The cover is more invisible.