2011 Scion xB Airbag Problems

Mileage when the problem started

• Under 25k
  00%
• 25k–50k
  117%
• 50k–75k
  233%
• 75k–100k
  00%
• 100k–150k
  350%
• 150k+
  00%

Owner reports

Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2011 Scion xB owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).

I was driving 65mph on the freeway sounded like parts of the engine were falling out of the car. Immediately exited the freeway. The car died. My son and I pushed the smoking vehicle 200 feet to a apartment complex entrance. The vehicle then ignited in flames, and I called 911.

"Takata recall". 2011 xB traveling south on collier parkway. Accelerated to approximately 45 MPH. From parkway. Older Dodge van in front slams on brakes. I slam on brakes and 2011 xB exhibits instantaneous acceleration. Coming up on back of Dodge van swerve left onto raised median. Trees in median 2011 xB still accelerating going down into northbound lanes. Coming up on 2005 Chevy astro van. We both swerve and driver side rear corner of each vehicle collide. 2011 Scion xB now back on median. 2011 Scion xB still accelerating coming up on intersection of weeks blvd. And collier parkway. 2015 Hyundai santa fe enters intersection on green from weeks blvd. Heading nothbound. 2011 Scion xB still accelerating enters intersection and strikes 2015 Hyundai santa fe. Front of 2011 Scion xB hits driver side of 2015 Hyundai sante fe. 201 Scion xB Takata airbag deploys. Metal skins driver's nose. …

Takata recall. Have received several notices, but my local dealership says my vehicle is not yet been supplied with replacement parts. Toyota recommends that no one ride in the front passenger seat. The vehicle is now 6 years old and 100,000 + miles. Nhrsa recall 16v-340.

Takata recall. I was notified almost a year ago about the pending recall, but nothing has been done about fixing my vehicle since. I am concerned about the hazard of injury or death while driving this vehicle.

7/18/16 I was informed is under the Takata airbag recall. This personal vehicle is used daily transporting my children and adults for recreational athletics, school and personal convenience typical to a consumer. Upon learning of the recall I was informed due to faulty airbag(s) im advised to not allow occupants to sit in the front passenger seat. Toyota could not explain why there is no issue with driver side airbag. Barring occupants from the vehicle is not a solution. Subsequently I feel the vehicle unsafe for operation. I contacted Toyota informing them such. After weeks of arguing with Toyota and only after stating I would seek legal counsel, Toyota conceded to provide me a 'like for like' replacement rental vehicle. …

"Takata recall" bought this vehicle brand new in 2011 from hendricks Toyota in 2011(charleston, sc). They've had possession of the above mentioned vehicle since July 2016 (over 6 months). Still no fix anytime soon (as per GM @ hendricks). Both dealer & manufacturer refuse to accommodate me with a vehicle comparable to the size of the compact SUV I spent $25,000 on (just paid off) regardless of the fact I cannot get my disabled mother transported in the sedans they are forcing on people (I am her only close relative & form of transport to dr. Appt., grocery store etc.). My vehicle will probably end up having problems from sitting there for years, & I should not have to go spend thousands more on another. This is a major inconvenience as it is, but now the dealership nor manufacturer have answers & want to play the finger pointing game. …

Tl* Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 Scion xB. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v3400000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called bill wright Toyota at [phone] (5100 gasoline alley dr, bakersville, ca 93313) where it was confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The contact then called north bakersfield Toyota at [phone] (19651 industry pkwy dr, bakersfield, ca 93308) where it was also confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Takata recall. My Scion xB is main car for use with my children and family. It's used as means of transportation to and from school. I was informed of the recall last year and still have not heard on when this will get fixed. It is a major safety concern especially when I'm transporting children and it is impossible to not go anywhere without using the passenger side since all seats are being used when driving with family. I feel the recall has not been handled in a timely manner and I fear for what May happen if an accident does take place. It is said that drivers should arrange to have airbags replaced as soon as possible however I have not been contacted nor can I find any info on when my make and model will have this issue solved.

Tl* Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 Scion xB. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V340000 (air bags) and stated that the part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair. The dealer advised the contact to start the process for a loaner vehicle until the parts became available. The dealer (don mcgill Toyota, 11800 katy fwy, houston, tx 77079, [phone]) did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. The manufacturer was contacted and could not provide an estimated date for when the contacts vehicle would receive the recall repair. The contact was not experiencing a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Takata recall we were notified 5 months ago that there was a critical issue with passenger side airbag failing in such a way that could cause the death of the passenger and that I shouldn't drive with a passenger in my car. So, for 5 months I have done that, but given the severity of the problem and the resulting limitations on how I'm am able to use my car, I find the length of time to repair the airbags to be unacceptable. This is my family car and I normally use it for group trips and things like that. The value of the car is being degraded in my mind since we are coming up on nearly 10% of the car's life has been spent with a death-trap passenger seat.

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