Lexus controversies

Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.

2019
Toyota announces recall of 679 Lexus cars in China
Recall announced
Toyota announced that it would begin recalling 679 imported Lexus cars in China from November 16 because defective pneumatic rods might fracture and pose safety risks. The company said it would check the rods' serial numbers and replace defective parts free of charge.
Company response
- Recall — Toyota Motor (China) Investment Co.
  The company will check the serial number of the pneumatic rods and replace the defective parts free of charge.
Source excerpt
- Japanese automaker Toyota will begin recalling 679 imported Lexus cars from November 16, due to defective pneumatic rods, according to China’s market regulator.
- Due to defective electroplating process by suppliers, the surface of the pneumatic rods on the vehicles might fracture, which will pose safety risks, said the administration.
- The company will check the serial number of the pneumatic rods and replace the defective parts free of charge.
Source
2019
Toyota recall covers 928,203 vehicles over airbag inflator risk
Recall announced
Toyota issued a recall covering 928,203 Toyota and Lexus vehicles because certain airbag inflators may explode and send metal fragments toward occupants. Toyota said dealers would replace the affected inflator or airbag assembly at no charge; owner notifications were to begin November 15.
Company response
- Remediation — Toyota
  To remedy the airbag issue, Toyota dealers will replace the driver or front passenger airbag inflator or the airbag assembly with an alternate inflator at no charge to the vehicle owner.
Source excerpt
- Following the massive recall for Takata airbags that affected the automotive industry, Toyota (TM) has issued a second recall for its frontal airbag inflators that may explode, sending sharp metal fragments that could strike the driver or passengers, causing injury or even death.
- The recall also affects Lexus models, including certain 2008 to 2009 IS-F, 2007 to 2012 ES350, 2010 to 2017 GX460, 2002 to 2010 SC430, 2006 to 2012 IS250 and IS350, and 2010 to 2015 IS250C and IS350C vehicles.
Source
2019
Toyota announces recall of 928,000 vehicles for airbag replacement
Recall announced
Toyota announced a recall involving 928,000 Toyota, Scion, and Lexus vehicles to replace Takata airbags with airbags from non-Takata suppliers. The recalled airbags could propel sharp metal fragments when deployed, potentially causing serious injury or death.
Company response
- Recall — Toyota
  This action calls the more than 900,000 vehicles back to dealerships to be fitted with replacement airbags from non-Takata suppliers.
Source excerpt
- Toyota is entering the final phase of its Takata airbag replacement efforts with the announcement of a recall involving 928,000 Toyota, Scion, and Lexus models.
- The concern is that the Takata airbag could propel sharp metal fragments on deployment, potentially striking the driver or other occupants and resulting in serious injury or death.
Source

Toyota announces recall of 679 Lexus cars in China

Recall announced

Toyota announced that it would begin recalling 679 imported Lexus cars in China from November 16 because defective pneumatic rods might fracture and pose safety risks. The company said it would check the rods' serial numbers and replace defective parts free of charge.

Company response

Recall — Toyota Motor (China) Investment Co.
The company will check the serial number of the pneumatic rods and replace the defective parts free of charge.

Source excerpt

Japanese automaker Toyota will begin recalling 679 imported Lexus cars from November 16, due to defective pneumatic rods, according to China’s market regulator.
Due to defective electroplating process by suppliers, the surface of the pneumatic rods on the vehicles might fracture, which will pose safety risks, said the administration.
The company will check the serial number of the pneumatic rods and replace the defective parts free of charge.

Toyota recall covers 928,203 vehicles over airbag inflator risk

Recall announced

Toyota issued a recall covering 928,203 Toyota and Lexus vehicles because certain airbag inflators may explode and send metal fragments toward occupants. Toyota said dealers would replace the affected inflator or airbag assembly at no charge; owner notifications were to begin November 15.

Company response

Remediation — Toyota
To remedy the airbag issue, Toyota dealers will replace the driver or front passenger airbag inflator or the airbag assembly with an alternate inflator at no charge to the vehicle owner.

Source excerpt

Following the massive recall for Takata airbags that affected the automotive industry, Toyota (TM) has issued a second recall for its frontal airbag inflators that may explode, sending sharp metal fragments that could strike the driver or passengers, causing injury or even death.
The recall also affects Lexus models, including certain 2008 to 2009 IS-F, 2007 to 2012 ES350, 2010 to 2017 GX460, 2002 to 2010 SC430, 2006 to 2012 IS250 and IS350, and 2010 to 2015 IS250C and IS350C vehicles.

Toyota announces recall of 928,000 vehicles for airbag replacement

Recall announced

Toyota announced a recall involving 928,000 Toyota, Scion, and Lexus vehicles to replace Takata airbags with airbags from non-Takata suppliers. The recalled airbags could propel sharp metal fragments when deployed, potentially causing serious injury or death.

Company response

Recall — Toyota
This action calls the more than 900,000 vehicles back to dealerships to be fitted with replacement airbags from non-Takata suppliers.

Source excerpt

Toyota is entering the final phase of its Takata airbag replacement efforts with the announcement of a recall involving 928,000 Toyota, Scion, and Lexus models.
The concern is that the Takata airbag could propel sharp metal fragments on deployment, potentially striking the driver or other occupants and resulting in serious injury or death.