2010 Toyota 4Runner Airbag Problems

Mileage when the problem started

• Under 25k
  00%
• 25k–50k
  18%
• 50k–75k
  538%
• 75k–100k
  215%
• 100k–150k
  323%
• 150k+
  215%

Owner reports

Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2010 Toyota 4Runner owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).

My 4Runner was involved in a collision where the airbags did not deploy, and I was knocked unconscious from hitting the steering wheel. The vehicle now shows an SRS fault code and is subject to an open Takata airbag recall. Toyota corporate initially stated they would cover towing for the recall repair, then reversed that decision, claiming an airbag fault does not prevent the vehicle from starting. Because of the failed airbag deployment and recall defect, the vehicle is unsafe to drive until the recall is completed. Toyota's refusal to provide towing prevents me from safely completing a federally mandated safety recall. I am requesting NHTSA assistance in ensuring Toyota fulfills its obligations under federal recall law.

During a wreak going about 40 MPH the airbags did not deploy. The car flipped and hit a tree then landed on the driver's side. The car left the street and went onto gravel road prior to loosing control.

Takata recall I believe the Toyota action plan is negligent in response to a known defect with potentially fatal consequences. As I have been notified by letter, my vehicle is equipped with the defective inflators and located in the region of most detrimental climate. The vehicle has also been in service long enough to invoke the known safety concern. Both the problem and solution are known (unit replacement) yet Toyota has no *current* schedule or recall action to replace the airbags. This is clearly a financial decision, not a safety decision nor an engineering decision. There is no justifiable reason to delay this process. The recommended interim solution (between now and an unspecified date) is to only operate the vehicle without a front seat passenger-- this is not a solution, as it leaves the vehicle non-functional to its primary purpose as a multi-passenger conveyance. …

The front seat passenger air bag has a Takata air bag inflator and has been recalled for my vehicle located in zone a- florida. The propellant has been degraded by high humidity and can cause inflator rupture during deployment. This will project metal fragments through the airbag striking the occupants resulting in serious injury or death. With this warning I can not put anyone in my passenger seat for fear of even more serious injury from an accident or air bag deployment. It appears that Toyota is trying to pass liability to the vehicle driver/owner with this important safety warning. There are no replacement parts expected for over 6 months and local Toyota dealer that services my vehicle does not have a loaner vehicle in kind that will meet my transportation 4x4 requirements. I fear excessive injury to my passengers and can not allow my family to ride in my vehicle. …

Takata recall I received a recall in the mail this past week to no longer drive with a passenger in the front until a remedy becomes available. When I called the dealership to find out when I could replace my passenger side airbag they said it could be months from now before the part is available. I said that is not feasible for me to not take a passenger in my SUV for months! I was told I could possibly rent a car for 4 days at a time only if I had a very valid reason to rent it. Also I would need to come back every 4 days with another valid reason to continue to obtain a rental vehicle. This is absolutely unacceptable and unreasonable! Especially since Toyota does not have an eta of when the replacement part will become available.

My wife was at a red light waiting for the light to change when she was hit on the driver side front fender and tire area . No air bag deployed there is over 8,000 dollars in damages the other driver was moving 35+ MPH at impact so now along with the whiplash and shoulder bruises and seat belts cuts there mental damage she feel the vehicle is not safe and is afraid to drive it when repaired in closing I feel at the speed of travel on impact the air bag should have deployed.

Takata recall. I have received notification of the fact that the airbag in my vehicle is under a recall and have been asked not to use the vehicle until the faulty device has been replaced. I don't have another vehicle so I am forced to use my vehicle. The manufacturer has not contacted me with any remedy. In the mean time I am carefully driving my vehicle. I would like to know what the timetable of a replacement is or at least be kept updated of the manufacturers schedule.

The recall for Takata airbags issued May 2016 goes unremidied as I have to continue to travel for work across multiple zones with high humidity. The suggestion to have no front passenger is ludicrous and has deemed my vehicle unfit for its purpose. "in the event of rupture, metal fragments May/will pass through the airbag, striking the occupant and result in injury or death." let's think about that for a moment as you drive you family members home.

Takata recall I was notified on June 9, 2016 that it could be dangerous to ride in the passenger seat of my SUV. I have contacted Toyota corporate and the local Toyota dealership regarding this matter. My SUV in which I should be able to carry 5 passengers safely will only carry 4 safely. When can I expect this to be repaired. Why has this not been addressed? I do not want to wait until an incident happens.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Toyota 4runner. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the air bag warning light illuminated and remained illuminated. The failure recurred. The dealer was not made aware of the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 168,000.

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