453 of the
971 complaints about the 2006 Toyota Corolla are about the
airbag system — 47% of everything
reported for this model year.
Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before
86,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light illuminated. The dealer was made aware of the failure; and the contact was informed that there were no open recalls associated with the VIN. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact referenced an unknown recall with a similar failure; however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 145,000.
NHTSA complaint #11730134 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 265,000 milesPortage, UTCrash1 injured
AIR BAGS
The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Corolla. The contact's son was driving at 55 MPH, another vehicle ran a stop sign and pulled into his path, resulting in a frontal collision with the side of the other vehicle. The contact’s vehicle spun around and came to rest on the shoulder of the road. Despite the high-speed frontal impact, the air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed, and the vehicle was towed to an auto body shop; it has not been repaired. The contact's son sustained a bruised knee, neck and back pain, and a headache, for which he was treated with Tylenol. The contact referenced NHTSA ID Number: 19V741000(AIR BAGS), recall repair was done a year before. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 265,000.
NHTSA complaint #11723650 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Kittrell, NCCrashFire1 injured
AIR BAGS
On my way to work when the I hit the brakes... brakes locked up causing me to be unable to come to a complete stop.. Driver side airbag deployed but the passenger side airbag caused the dash to explode causing a fire in the dash. With the dash exploding and the passenger side airbag not deploying correctly it cause the passenger to hit windshield! Unknown Unknown Just a check engine light for knock sensor.
NHTSA complaint #11551151 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Prescott, AZ
AIR BAGS
There was a recall in 2015 and 2019 for airbags on my model of Toyota. I own a 2006 Toyota Corolla CE. I was sent a letter from Toyota to go into a local dealership to get this done. There's only one dealership in our tri-city area. I took it into our local dealership called Findlay Toyota in Prescott, Arizona. I will say ahead of time that they have over 50 - one star reviews on Yelp.com From the moment I left the dealership in December of 2019 my airbag light was on in the dash area and it’s still there. When i went in and told Brian at the time he said it will go away. It never has. This warning was never on my dash prior to this recall. I’ve filed a complaint with the Attorney general’s office of Arizona and Findlay have no recollection of me ever going into their dealership. I've sent documentation of my visit on to the Attorney Generals Office and I’ve never heard back from Findlay Toyota. I've spoken to a Mike in July at Findlay and he was willing to waive the $130 or $150 fee only though if nothing is found wrong. I don't trust dealerships and if there's anything wrong then it was more than likely due to their workmanship back in 2019 that created this issue to begin with. I’ve also filed a complaint with the Attorney general’s offic of Texas against the Toyota headquarters because they in my opinion have caused this issue because I never had this problem prior to the work that was done at Findlay Toyota. All Toyota USA did was give me a case number and send me right back to Findlay Toyota who don't want to help me in the slightest. It’s just a conundrum. The sad thing is I think Toyota is a great company but the way that I’ve been treated in this matter is beyond appalling. I've also written to the headquarters of Toyota in Japan, explaining he above story. They never replied either. I've also called the general manager, a Mr. McCoy at Findlay Toyota and he hasn't called me back.
NHTSA complaint #11547539 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Mesa, AZCrash1 injured
AIR BAGS
Inflator Rupture - front passenger inflator. A vehicle collision at Alma School and 8th Avenue where one vehicle turned left in front of the oncoming involved 2006 Toyota Corolla resulting in the Corolla striking the right side of the other vehicle. During the collision the airbags were commanded to deploy and the passenger inflator had a significant rupture/failure which sent shrapnel out of the dash, striking the passenger. Our unit has investigated two confirmed Takata inflator fatalities and after a brief visual inspection it was confirmed the passenger inflator is in several pieces. The appearance of the inflator is consistent with prior observed passenger side Takata inflators. The car has been preserved in our parking lot and the passenger side airbag, with related tears and shrapnel holes, was obtained and preserved as well. The crash was filmed on intersection CCTV and the inflator can be seen expelling fragments outwards. A Dropbox file has been created to exchange photos and video upon request. Thank you. I am a Detective with the Mesa Police Department Vehicular Crimes Unit and was made aware of NHTSA's interest in identifying inflator related cases.
NHTSA complaint #11538484 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Humble, TXCrash2 injured
AIR BAGS
On March 17, 2023 at approximately 4:12 PM on Hwy 288 northbound just south of Southmore Boulevard I was struck from behind by a Blue Jetta. Skidding into me I think he was still going about 30 miles per hour if not a little more based on the violence of the crash. My vehicle was pushed forward into the car ahead of me damaging the front of my vehicle as well. Despite the impact, my air bags did NOT deploy. I had taken the vehicle in to the Toyota shop here in Humble, TX and had the "final fix" done on the airbags. I have been physically injured as a result of this automobile accident. I have filed with my Progressive Claim Adjuster and they are talking about totaling the vehicle. Policy Number 46753320. My concern is, despite the vehicle air bags being replaced, they did not deploy. The force of the impact should have been sufficient to activate them. It could of course be a defective switch given her age, but I'd rather let science do the talking.
NHTSA complaint #11512525 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Sabana Hoyos, PR
AIR BAGS
The car went to replace the air bag with a hood and everything seemed fine but the SRS light activated every so often. this is happening since they changed the air bag and it turns it on and off whenever it wants for seconds the car has barely 22,000 miles and has not been crashed this has been happening since they changed the car's air bag air bag in the authorized toyota dealer of santana puerto rico
NHTSA complaint #11448475 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Bethesda, MD
AIR BAGS
Dealer repaired airbag recall, now SRS light is on and won’t turn off. Dealer now wants hundreds of dollars to check and or fix possible issue told that it may be something else and more work needed. This issue should be part of recall repairs. This car only has 63,200 miles on it well maintained should not have these issues.
NHTSA complaint #11426369 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
N/a, MD
AIR BAGS
We had recall work done for Airbag, sensor light came on after repairs. One dealer quoted $150 to look at the sensor another wanted $450+. The light was not on before recall work was done. It is clear that whatever they did for the recall caused this to happen, don't care if it's not under warranty the dealer caused the issue electrical whatever and should fix it. Obviously this is a known issue with the 2006 Toyota and should also be part of the recall.
NHTSA complaint #11425416 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 125,000 milesManassas, VAFire
AIR BAGS
THE AIRBAG REPAIR BY TOYOTA OR THE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT SHORT OUT (WIRE AT THE AIRBAG MODULE) AND CAUSED AN ENGINE FIRE.
NHTSA complaint #11374904 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
AIR BAGS
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT LAW ENFORCEMENT DOCKET NO. PRR 2017-3637 FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAY SAFETY AND MOTOR VEHICLES SELF-INSURANCE/FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY CERTIFICATION #8202 BROWARD CO SO AGENCY CASE #:90-1412-000692 FAILURE TO REPAIR A MOTOR VEHICLE OR REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT ADEQUATELY NOT LATER THAN 60 DAYS AFTER ITS PRESENTATION IS PRIMA FACIE EVIDENCE OF FAILURE TO REPAIR WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME AS OUTLINED IN 49 USC  30120(2). PURSUANT TO 49 USC  33111(A)(2)(A) A PERSON ENGAGED IN THE BUSINESS OF SALVAGING, DISMANTLING, RECYCLING, OR REPAIRING PASSENGER MOTOR VEHICLES MAY NOT KNOWINGLY SELL IN COMMERCE OR TRANSFER OR INSTALL A MAJOR PART MARKED WITH AN IDENTIFICATION NUMBER WITHOUT PROVIDING THE PURCHASER OR TRANSFEREE WITH A VERIFICATION IDENTIFYING THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (OR DERIVATIVE OF THAT NUMBER) OF THAT MAJOR PART. 49 USC  30166.(K) STATES THAT THE SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION SHALL PROVIDE THE ATTORNEY GENERAL AND, WHEN APPROPRIATE, THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY, INFORMATION OBTAINED THAT INDICATES A VIOLATION OF THIS CHAPTER OR A REGULATION PRESCRIBED OR ORDER ISSUED UNDER THIS CHAPTER.
NHTSA complaint #11323284 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
EL Centro, CA
AIR BAGS
DURING MY SCHEDULED VISIT TO ROGERS AND ROGERS NISSAN IN THE CITY OF IMPERIAL CA. I FELT THAT I WAS TREATED UNFAIRLY BECAUSE I WAS THE LAST PERSON TO BE ATTENDED OUT OF SEVERAL VEHICLES THAT CAME AFTER ME. I WAS INFORMED THAT REPAIRING THE DEFECTIVE AIRBAG WOULD TAKE OVER THREE HOURS. I WAS NOT OFFERED A RIDE HOME NOR ANY EFFORTS WERE MADE BY ROGERS AND ROGERS PERSONNEL TO ADDRESS MY CONCERNS WHEN I INFORMED THEM THAT I NEEDED MY VEHICLE AND COULD NOT WAIT THREE HOURS. I CONTINUE TO RECEIVE LETTERS AND EMAILS INFORMING ME OF THE URGENCY OF REPAIRING THE AIRBAGS, BUT I FEEL THAT ROGERS AND ROGERS IS NOT MAKING IT A PRIORITY. PLEASE ASSIST ME.
NHTSA complaint #11310776 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Spring, TX
AIR BAGS
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V741000 (AIR BAGS), HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. FRED HAAS TOYOTA COUNTRY, 22435 SH 249, HOUSTON, TX 77070, CONFIRMED PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
NHTSA complaint #11302467 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Mililani, HI
AIR BAGS
RECEIVED IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL IN MAIL (NHTSA RECALL NO. 19V-741). CALLED LOCAL TOYOTA DEALER TO SCHEDULE SERVICE. DEALERSHIP WAS UNABLE TO SCHEDULE SERVICE DATE DUE TO NOT HAVING PARTS ON HAND. I ASKED IF OTHER DEALERSHIPS ON ISLAND HAD PARTS AND WAS TOLD NO. DEALERSHIP SAID THEY WILL CALL ME TO SCHEDULE APPOINTMENT WHEN PARTS ARE AVAILABLE; BUT, THEY DO NOT HAVE AN ESTIMATED TIME ON WHEN THAT WOULD BE. DEALERSHIP TOLD ME IT COULD BE DAYS, WEEKS, OR MONTHS. THIS IS NOT ACCEPTABLE FOR A RECALL THAT COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. TOYOTA DEALERS SHOULD PROVIDE A LOANER CAR IN THE MEANTIME OR OTHER COMPENSATION.
NHTSA complaint #11298275 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Portland, ME
AIR BAGS
WAS NOTIFIED RE RECALL. IMMEDIATELY MADE APPOINTMENT WITH BERLIN CITY TOYOTA, 191 RIVERSIDE ST;, PORTLAND ME 04103. APPOINTMENT CONFIRMED. ARRIVED EARLY THIS MORNING FOR REPLACEMENT. TOLD THE WORK COULD NOT BE DONE. NO PARTS! HOW COULD THEY CO0NFIRM AN APPOINTMENT WEEKS AGO AND NOT ORDER THE PARTS? NOW I SHALL IGNORE THE RECALL NOTICE. SHOULDN'T GOVERNMENT GO AFTER DEALERSHIP FAILURES TO DO THE REQUIRED RECALL?????
NHTSA complaint #11290868 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 213,103 milesAustin, TX
AIR BAGS
THE AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON IN MY CAR. I BROUGHT IT TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE THEY IDENTIFIED THE PROBLEM AS THE PLS P&A CENTER AIRBAG SENSOR AND EXPLAINED THAT THE MALFUNCTION WAS THE SAME AS IN OTHER CARS THAT HAD BEEN RECALLED. BECAUSE IT WAS THE SAME MALFUNCTION, I BELIEVE THAT MINE AND OTHER SIMILAR VEHICLES SHOULD BE COVERED BY THE RECALL TO PREVENT HARM TO OTHER DRIVERS.
NHTSA complaint #11290068 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 170,000 milesWoonsocket, RICrash1 injured
AIR BAGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2006 TOYOTA COROLLA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, A SECOND VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. DURING THE CRASH, THE AIR BAGS DID NOT INFLATE AND IMPROPERLY DEPLOYED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED AWAY. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED NECK, BACK, AND LEFT SHOULDER INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL TREATMENT. POLICE REPORT NUMBER: 2019000010196 WAS FILED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE MANUFACTURER AND LOCAL DEALER WERE NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 170,000.
NHTSA complaint #11289561 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 155,000 milesArlington, TX
AIR BAGS
THE AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON ON THE DASHBOARD.
NHTSA complaint #11268921 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 125,700 milesMatthews, NC
AIR BAGS
VEHICLE'S CHECK AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON. TOYOTA DEALER SAYS THE SPIRAL CABLE HAS FAILED AND MUST BE REPLACED. TOYOTA HAS ISSUED A VOLUNTARY RECALL FOR OTHER MODELS FOR SAME ISSUE, BUT NOT FOR 2006 COROLLA. NO ACCIDENT OR DAMAGE TO VEHICLE. VEHICLE IS IN FL AND DEALER VERBALLY STATED THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM IN HOT CLIMATE. VEHICLE AIR BAG IS INOPERABLE.
NHTSA complaint #11265381 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 52,000 milesIndian Wells, CA
AIR BAGS
HAD PASSENGER AIRBAG REPLACED VIA THE FIRST RECALL AT THE LOCAL TOYOTA DEALER (I-10 TOYOTA IN INDIO). WHEN THE CAR WAS RETURNED TO ME, THE AIRBAG LIGHT WAS ON. I BROUGHT IT TO THE ATTENTION OF THE REPAIR PERSON AND I WAS TOLD THE LIGHT WAS FOR A PROBLEM WITH THE OTHER AIRBAG AND I WOULD HAVE TO SPEND $150 TO GET IT FIXED. SCAM! I DID NOT GET IT FIXED SO NOW I'M DRIVING AROUND WITH THE AIRBAG LIGHT ON, NOT KNOWING IF OR WHEN IT WILL EXPLODE. THIS SHOULD BE TAKATA'S EXPENSE, NOT MINE.
NHTSA complaint #11258061 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Suffolk, VA
AIR BAGS
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V285000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT CALLED PRIORITY TOYOTA HAMPTON (2301 W MERCURY BLVD, HAMPTON, VA 23666) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
NHTSA complaint #11252176 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Murrieta, CA
AIR BAGS
STEERING WHEEL AIR BAG SPIRAL CABLE BROKE. THE DASHBOARD LIGHT WENT ON DIAGNOSTICS INDICATED DETACHED CABLE.
NHTSA complaint #11206838 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 185,000 milesWest Valley City, UT
AIR BAGS
TAKATA RECALL. THE LIGHT IS COMING ON SAYING THAT THE AIRBAG IS MALFUNCTIONING. IT HAS BEEN ON FOR OVER A WEEK
NHTSA complaint #11203819 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Elmendorf, TX
AIR BAGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V286000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. NORTH PARK TOYOTA OF SAN ANTONIO (10703 SW LOOP 410, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78211, (210) 600-5677) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
NHTSA complaint #11194237 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 195,000 milesTerrell, TX
AIR BAGS
TAKATA RECALL. CAR WAS BROUGHT IN FOR THE RECALL IN AUGUST 2018. TOLD BY THE DEALERSHIP THAT THE ENTIRE MODULE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED (BECAUSE THE STICKER ON THE AIRBAG WAS MISSING FROM A CAR THAT IS OVER 12 YEARS OLD) AND THE PARTS NECESSARY WERE ON BACK ORDER & IT WOULD TAKE 6 MONTHS TO COME IN. IN DECEMBER, I WAS TOLD THERE WERE AROUND 205 PEOPLE IN FRONT OF ME ON THE LIST FOR THE SAME PART. I'VE CONTACTED TOYOTA'S CORPORATE OFFICE MULTIPLE TIMES WITH NO ETA, AND VERY LITTLE CUSTOMER SERVICE IN TRYING TO GET THIS RESOLVED. AS OF FEBRUARY 2019, I STILL DO NOT HAVE MY CAR FIXED AND IT'S SITTING AT THE DEALERSHIP WHILE I"M FORCED TO DRIVE A LOANER THAT I HAVE TO RENEW EVERY 30 DAYS. I CALLED TOYOTA'S REGIONAL OFFICE A FEW WEEKS AGO AND WAS TOLD THAT THIS MAY TAKE YEARS BEFORE THE PARTS ARE IN AND READY BECAUSE THE PARTS HAVE TO GO THROUGH TOYOTA TESTING AND THE GOVERNMENT. I WAS ORIGINALLY TOLD THIS WOULD BE A 3 HOUR FIX, NOW IT'S BEEN OVER 6 MONTHS AND THERE'S STILL NO END IN SIGHT WHEN THE PARTS NECESSARY WILL BE RECEIVED WHILE MY CAR ROTS FROM DISUSE ON THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP GROUNDS. THE ONLY REASON I BROUGHT MY CAR IN WAS BECAUSE TOYOTA WAS HASSLING ME ABOUT THE RECALL AND NOW THEY MAY NEVER HAVE THE PARTS IN TO FIX IT (AT LEAST WHERE I CAN STILL DRIVE MY CAR). THIS IS ABSOLUTELY UNACCEPTABLE THAT PARTS ARE NOT BEING PRODUCED TO FIX THESE ISSUES THAT TOYOTA KNOWS ABOUT IN A TIMELY MANNER.
NHTSA complaint #11185975 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 68,000 milesFallbrook, CACrash1 injured
AIR BAGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2006 TOYOTA COROLLA. WHILE THE CONTACT'S MOTHER WAS PULLING INTO THE DRIVEWAY, HER FOOT BECAME STUCK ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. AS A RESULT, THE DRIVER CRASHED INTO THE LIVING ROOM WALL OF HER HOME. THE DRIVER'S FACE STRUCK THE STEERING WHEEL. THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY SERVICED PER AN UNKNOWN RECALL RELATED TO THE AIR BAGS. THE CONTACT'S MOTHER SUSTAINED BRUISES TO THE FACE, CHEST, AND BLEEDING OF THE BRAIN. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS RECEIVED. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND DEEMED TOTALED BY THE DRIVER'S INSURANCE COMPANY. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 68,000.
NHTSA complaint #11166248 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 160,000 milesMattaponi, VACrash1 injured
AIR BAGS
COMPLETED, HOWEVER, THE CAR WAS IN AN ACCIDENT FOLLOWING THIS REPAIR AND THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CAR FLIPPED AND WAS SMASHED COMPLETELY IN THE FRONT AND ON THE LEFT SIDE. IT APPEARS THAT THIS IS A CRASH WHERE THE AIRBAGS SHOULD HAVE DEPLOYED. THE CAR WAS IN MOTION ON A RURAL STREET AND LOST CONTROL WHEN THE FRONT TIRE GOT CAUGHT IN A RUT ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD.
NHTSA complaint #11115019 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 170,000 milesCicero, IL
AIR BAGS
I RECIEVED THE AIR BAG ERROR LIGHT COMING ON.
NHTSA complaint #11096385 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Pueblo, CO
AIR BAGS
I RECENTLY HAD TO TAKE MY CAR INTO THE LOCAL TOYOTA DEALERSHIP BECAUSE MY AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON AND WOULD NOT GO OFF. I TOLD THE SERVICE REP THAT I HAD JUST RECENTLY HAD BROUGHT IT IN ON THE RECALL ISSUED REGARDING THE AIRBAG DEFECT. I WAS TOLD IT WOULD COST ME $131 JUST TO DIAGNOSIS IT. I ARGUED THAT IT SHOULD NOT COST ME ANYTHING SINCE THERE WAS INITIAL ISSUES WITH THE AIRBAG. I CALLED THE RECALL PEOPLE AND THEY AGREED WITH ME. I TOOK MY CAR IN AND WAS TOLD BY THE TECH THAT THE PROBLEM WAS RELATED TO THE SPIRAL COIL CABLE IN THE AIRBAG. HE SAID IT WAS A NONRELATED ISSUE, WHICH I ARGUED HOW COULD IT NOT BE IF ITS RELATED TO THE AIRBAG. HE TOLD ME THAT MY AIRBAG MAY OR MAY NOT DEPLOY BECAUSE OF THE SPIRAL COIL. I FAIL TO SEE HOW THE 2 ARE NOT INTERCONNECTED. IF ONE PART OF THE AIRBAG MANUFACTURING WAS DEFECTED THEN IT ONLY REASONS THAT OTHER PARTS OF THE AIRBAG COULD ALSO BE DEFECTIVE. SINCE THEY BOTH ARE RELATED TO DEPLOYMENT. IF THE MANUFACTURE COULD PRODUCE ONE DEFECTIVE PART OR USE DEFECTIVE MATERIAL WHY COULD IT NOT BE REASONED THAT OTHER PARTS ARE DEFECTIVE TOO. THE MANUFACTURE SHOULD BE CONCERNED WITH PUBLIC AND INDIVIDUAL SAFETY NOT PROFIT.! UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION I FOUND OTHERS ARE HAVING THE SAME ISSUES. THEY MADE AND EXPENSIVE PRODUCT AT THE COST OF THE CONSUMER (LIVES, MONEY, TIME, AND SAFETY).ALL AIRBAG ISSUES SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN THIS RECALL UNTIL THE PROPER ISSUES IS IDENTIFIED. MAYBE THE SENSOR AND THE SPIRAL COIL ARE CONNECTED IN PROPER DEPLOYMENT. THIS NEEDS TO BE INVESTIGATED ASAP AND ANOTHER RECALL ISSUED BEFORE MORE INJURIES AND DEATHS OCCUR. CONSUMER SAFETY SHOULD BE NUMBER 1 PRIORITY IN FIXING AND RESOLVING THIS ISSUE. I SCARED TO DRIVE MY CAR BUT I HAVE TO.!!! NOT KNOWING IF THE AIRBAG WILL OR WILL NOT DEPLOY IN THE EVENT OF ACCIDENT OR IF I HIT A POT HOLE IS JUST TO RISKY. TOYOTA SHOULD FIX ALL AIRBAG COMPLAINTS AND ISSUES WITHOUT COST!!!
NHTSA complaint #11091272 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Medina, OH
AIR BAGS
AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON AND WOULD NOT GO OFF. HAD TO HAVE THE SPIRAL CABLE REPLACED. IT WAS NOT PART OF A RECALL ON THIS PARTICULAR VEHICLE. NOTE: IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN RECALLED AND REPLACED BY TOYOTA.
NHTSA complaint #11090048 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.