10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
15,000 miles

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problem #1

Apr 252014

ES 350

  • 15,000 miles
Driver side knee airbag caused hematoma, second degree burn on L. leg, resulting in 2 surgeries, use of wound vac for 2 1/2 months, and permanent lympedema and scarring on L. calf. Driver has replaced knees that are at high risk if further crash and knee bag deploys again. Driver needs on-off switch installed for driver knee airbag. Driver was not at fault in this accident and wants knee airbags removed or an on-off switch installed. The airbag on steering wheel deployed correctly and caused no damage. The knee airbag is a danger to driver.

- Fountain Valley, CA, USA

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