2012 Toyota 4Runner Airbag Problems

Mileage when the problem started

• Under 25k
  110%
• 25k–50k
  220%
• 50k–75k
  330%
• 75k–100k
  220%
• 100k–150k
  220%
• 150k+
  00%

Owner reports

Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2012 Toyota 4Runner owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 Toyota 4runner. The contact stated that while driving at 50 MPH, while it was raining, with a vehicle driving in the oncoming lane, the contact swerved to the right of the roadway not to prevent a crash with the oncoming vehicle. The tire hit a patch of snow, the contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a tree at approximately 30 MPH. The contact stated that the air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained left hand, shoulder, and whiplash injuries while front seat passenger sustained a dislocated shoulder. The contact also stated that the floor space underneath the dashboard shifted forward six to eight inches injuring the passenger's right leg. Both the driver and the passenger required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent collision center and later towed by the insurance company to a tow lot. …

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 Toyota 4runner. The contact stated while driving 51 MPH, the contact stated in an attempt to avoid a head on collison, he swerved, losing control of the vehicle sliding into a tree in the snow. The contact stated that the air bags failed to deploy at 18 MPH per the electronic data recorder (edr). The contact stated that the passenger dislocated his left shoulder as well as leg injuries due to hitting the dashboard. The driver and passenger sustained whiplash. The contact stated that he and the passenger sought medical attention several days later. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an auto body repair shop. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was serviced under an air bags recall at Toyota of portland (55 ne broadway st, portland, or 97232) in 2019. …

Takata recall - I got a notice in the mail about this defect in my vehicle almost a year ago. It claims that whomever rides in the passenger side is at risk of potential death due to faulty airbag components. It goes on to warn that no one should ride in the passenger seat until a remedy has been established to fix the problem. This is our main vehicle and mode of transportation. My wife has to regularly ride in the passenger side of the vehicle, putting her life in constant danger, because we have no other option available. I keep checking week after week to see if a plan has been implemented to rectify this situation, but week after week nothing has been done. My patience is growing thin, and I feel helpless to keep my family safe.

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 Toyota 4runner. The contact stated that the air bag indicator was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to bob tyler Toyota (located at 7201 pensacola blvd pensacola, fl 32505 [phone]) who stated that the recall remedy parts were on backorder until December of 2017. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not offer assistance. The failure mileage was 50,000.

Takata recall-our 4runner has been judged unsafe to drive and Toyota has not yet offered an eta for the required repairs while every other brand affected by the recall has either provided repairs to their owners or reached out to schedule them. I have contacted Toyota by e-mail and phone only to be advised a remedy was not yet available with no eta projected. No mishap involving this vehicle yet.

Takata recall. Toyota's response to the recall is unacceptable. I simply do not understand how they can justify telling people not to use their cars, without offering an solution, compensation or even an estimated timeline for the fix. How is it that they will offer a buy-program to tacoma and tundra owners over some rust, but I am offered nothing for a car that is inoperable?

Takata recall. I received a recall notice for my vehicle a few months ago, and yet the replacement part is not available yet. The recall notice says that I shouldn't allow passengers to sit in the front seat of my car. So I'm just frustrated that this problem is not fixed, and it's inconveniencing my everyday life.

We are unable to have our car airbags repaired after contacting the dealer for the recall due to a lack of remedy. We live in zone a and the lack of remedy for such a dangerous defect (exploding airbags) is unfathomable. Please pursue Takata for a remedy aggressively, before we pay the price.

I was first one waiting at the light, traveling eastbound on butler/airport rd. When the light turned green, I proceeded through the intersection. When I was about halfway to three-quarters through the intersection, I noticed a Mini cooper approaching rapidly, heading northbound on shute rd. I knew she was going to hit me, so I attempted to swerve left to avoid a high impact collision. I didn't hear her brakes until the point of impact, she t-boned my 4runner hitting me in the rear passenger side near the wheel well. My 4runner than tipped and rolled upside down. I waited until the 4runner stopped moving, unbuckled the seat belt and flipped over to the ground (now the roof of the vehicle). I looked at the window and attempted to pull/push the side curtain airbag out of the way, I even tried kicking it a few times, but it was still inflated and wouldn't budge. …

Takata airbags: I received the interim notice from Toyota recalling my front "passenger" airbag. Currently there is not a fix, so for liability purposes Toyota recommends that no passengers should ride in the front seat while the vehicle is operating. The liability is on me! I received this notice the first of March, the recall date is January 9, 2017. What about the drivers air bag? Seriously, should I not drive my car? I guess the liability falls back to Takata and Toyota if the drivers airbag malfunctions. This company has a continued problem with airbags. I have no confidence, in the fact, that there is an issue with the front passenger airbag, then all the Takata airbags in the car are a potential hazard. Where are the recommendations for drivers, for other passengers, how to properly place booster seats to minimize injury or death. …

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Airbag complaints in other 4Runner years