[vaccinator]

pretty much all brands had the airbag exploding in your face issue and were replaced for free... but either way isn't Lexus the same as Toyota?

[LeonM]

Yes, Lexus is the luxury branch of Toyota.

Most Japanese brands have a separate branch, mostly for the US market. Honda has Acura, Nissan has Infinity. AFAIK Lexus is the only branch that is sold worldwide under the same badge.