Lexus · Canada · High
Lexus Is 250, Is 350 +3 more: Airbag
Affects Lexus Is 250, Is 350, Es 350, Is F, Lfa · 2006–2012 — about 131K vehicles.
The hazard
On certain vehicles, long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, could eventually degrade the propellant contained in the passenger frontal airbag. This could cause the airbag to deploy with more force than normal. As a result, if the vehicle were involved in a collision that warrants airbag deployment, fragments could be propelled toward vehicle occupants, and the airbag assembly could be damaged, preventing proper function. These issues could increase the risk of injury. Correction: Depending on the model, dealers will either replace the passenger frontal airbag inflator or airbag assembly. Note: Canadian climate results in the propellant degrading slowly. The recall is being conducted as a precaution to address future risk, and is expected to replace airbag inflators before their function would be affected.
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.