YearToAvoid

2010 Lexus ES Airbags Problems

Owners filed 20 airbag complaints for the 2010 Lexus ES, 49% of all complaints for the year. Two crashes and one injury are linked to this area, with a median failure mileage of 70,000 miles, though NHTSA lists no related recall for this specific year in this dataset.

Airbags complaints
20
49% of 41
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
70,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical airbag symptoms owners report

  • Owners report frontal airbags failing to deploy during moderate-to-high speed collisions, including one head-on hit near 45 mph and a side impact near 55 mph.
  • Several owners describe long delays getting the Takata passenger airbag replaced, with dealers citing parts shortages stretching from mid-2016 into 2017.
  • Some owners were told to keep front passengers out of the car entirely until the Takata airbag was fixed, creating hardship for families.
  • One owner reported an intermittent passenger airbag sensor light that toggled on and off with the same passenger seated, despite dealer recalibration attempts.
  • Owners describe frustration with unclear recall timelines and inconsistent rental car support while waiting for airbag parts.

When 2010 Lexus ES airbag complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 2, 2013, latest Dec 23, 2023.

2010 Lexus ES airbags complaints: complaints filed per month3Aug 2013Aug 2016Oct 2016Jan 2017May 2017Oct 2017Sep 2018Dec 2023
20 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2013 to Dec 2023; peak Oct 2016 (3).

Airbags recalls for the 2010 Lexus ES

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Airbags complaints by ES model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 201020 (49%)
  2. 201127 (59%)
  3. 201219 (61%)
  4. 20133 (9%)
  5. 20140 (0%)
  6. 20152 (40%)
  7. 20161 (11%)
  8. 20170 (0%)
  9. 20181 (20%)
  10. 20196 (18%)
  11. 20208 (44%)
  12. 202125 (89%)
  13. 20220 (0%)
  14. 20230 (0%)
  15. 20242 (22%)
  16. 20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many airbag complaints does the 2010 Lexus ES have?
NHTSA lists 20 airbag complaints for the 2010 Lexus ES, which is 49% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Is there an airbag recall for the 2010 Lexus ES?
This dataset shows no related recall specifically listed for the 2010 Lexus ES, though several owner complaints reference the broader Takata airbag recall and long repair wait times.
At what mileage do airbag problems show up on the 2010 Lexus ES?
The median mileage at failure for airbag-related complaints is 70,000 miles.
Were there any crashes linked to airbag problems on the 2010 Lexus ES?
Yes, NHTSA data links 2 crashes and 1 injury to airbag complaints on the 2010 Lexus ES.
How does the 2010 ES compare to other years for airbag complaints?
The 2010 ES had 20 airbag complaints (49% share), lower than 2011 (27 complaints, 59% share) and 2012 (19 complaints, 61% share), but far higher than most years after 2013.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.