Recall on passenger airbag inflator
02-12-18, 02:52 PM
#1
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Recall on passenger airbag inflator
I received a notification from our UK Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency of a recall for my 2011 IS250-C. This relates to replacement of the passenger airbag inflator at the expense of Lexus UK and I am directed to make arrangements with my local Lexus agent.
Of course, our passenger side is to the left as we drive on the wrong side of the road.
Do any of you guys know of this and does it only affect the IS-C?
Of course, our passenger side is to the left as we drive on the wrong side of the road.
Do any of you guys know of this and does it only affect the IS-C?
Last edited by Mike246; 02-12-18 at 03:06 PM. Reason: typo
02-14-18, 11:28 AM
#3
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My dealer tells me that this affects all IS models of a certain era and they have turned about 500 around.
The labour time is 4.1 hours and they want the car for a day. Irrationality has crept in and I am a little fearful that they might mess up some of the other systems along the way.
I'll give everything a thorough functional test before and after the replacement.
The labour time is 4.1 hours and they want the car for a day. Irrationality has crept in and I am a little fearful that they might mess up some of the other systems along the way.
I'll give everything a thorough functional test before and after the replacement.
02-14-18, 09:08 PM
#6
Racer
Here is the link to check for recalls:
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/pr...callsearch.cfm
and yes, there is a recall on the 2012 IS250c and the IS350c. Go to the dealer and get your name on the list. They probably won't have one in stock.
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/pr...callsearch.cfm
and yes, there is a recall on the 2012 IS250c and the IS350c. Go to the dealer and get your name on the list. They probably won't have one in stock.
Last edited by DennisMik; 02-14-18 at 09:14 PM.
02-15-18, 10:54 PM
#7
Here is the link to check for recalls:
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/pr...callsearch.cfm
and yes, there is a recall on the 2012 IS250c and the IS350c. Go to the dealer and get your name on the list. They probably won't have one in stock.
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/pr...callsearch.cfm
and yes, there is a recall on the 2012 IS250c and the IS350c. Go to the dealer and get your name on the list. They probably won't have one in stock.
will call them tomorrow
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02-16-18, 07:39 AM
#8
My dealer says no recall
“Dear Ryan ,
Thank you for choosing Lexus of Glendale. All recalls are VIN specific. I have checked your VIN;, your vehicle has no outstanding recalls. Your vehicle has not been affected by a recall. If you have any further questions or concerns please feel free to email me or call me directly at my office. My phone number is
Thank you for your time.
Sincerely,
”
“Dear Ryan ,
Thank you for choosing Lexus of Glendale. All recalls are VIN specific. I have checked your VIN;, your vehicle has no outstanding recalls. Your vehicle has not been affected by a recall. If you have any further questions or concerns please feel free to email me or call me directly at my office. My phone number is
Thank you for your time.
Sincerely,
”
02-16-18, 08:27 PM
#9
Racer
That's right. The problem is due to corrosion that is more common in certain areas where the humidity is higher, so if your car may not be included.
Go to the link I posted and enter your VIN and double check to see if your car comes up. If you enter just the year, make and model, a recall may come that is not a nation-wide recall.
Go to the link I posted and enter your VIN and double check to see if your car comes up. If you enter just the year, make and model, a recall may come that is not a nation-wide recall.
02-17-18, 11:46 AM
#10
That's right. The problem is due to corrosion that is more common in certain areas where the humidity is higher, so if your car may not be included.
Go to the link I posted and enter your VIN and double check to see if your car comes up. If you enter just the year, make and model, a recall may come that is not a nation-wide recall.
Go to the link I posted and enter your VIN and double check to see if your car comes up. If you enter just the year, make and model, a recall may come that is not a nation-wide recall.
no recalls on my ISC
03-02-18, 08:08 AM
#11
I took my 2012 IS350c in for the airbag recall. It took 2 days because I also needed an oil change. Don't forget, Lexus fills up your gas tank when you have recall work done, so take it in empty and remind the consultant that the car should be full when you pick it up. Sometimes they forget. 
03-02-18, 08:57 AM
#12
Intermediate
Thread Starter
Roblim, are you kidding? Here in the UK our gas costs twice what your US pump price is. If I suggested a free fill-up they would go into heart failure. A free coffee is about as good as it gets.
My IS-C is booked in for the airbag recall. They assure me that they only need to remove the glovebox and not the entire dash so fingers-crossed that It will come back in good shape.
My IS-C is booked in for the airbag recall. They assure me that they only need to remove the glovebox and not the entire dash so fingers-crossed that It will come back in good shape.
03-03-18, 05:26 PM
#13
I took my 2012 IS350c in for the airbag recall. It took 2 days because I also needed an oil change. Don't forget, Lexus fills up your gas tank when you have recall work done, so take it in empty and remind the consultant that the car should be full when you pick it up. Sometimes they forget.
03-08-18, 04:17 PM
#14
When Lexus first started out they had to replace the taillights in the LS400. Too many light bulbs = got too hot and melted the plastic. They sent mechanics to the owners and replaced the part on the spot. Before leaving, the mechanic filled up the gas tank and got the car washed. They had to repair an LS400 in Alaska and there was no car wash open so the mechanic left a 20 under the windshield wiper and apologized for not being able to get it washed. It has always been the Lexus way.
Last edited by roblim; 03-08-18 at 06:27 PM.