Airbag complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | Share of year's complaints | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6 | 12% | 22,000 miles |
| 2023 | 5 | 8% | 42,000 miles |
| 2022 | 10 | 16% | 41,000 miles |
| 2021 | 78 | 50% | 55,000 miles |
| 2020 | 49 | 18% | 35,000 miles |
| 2019 | 24 | 6% | 15,000 miles |
| 2018 | 22 | 3% | 69,000 miles |
| 2017 | 24 | 16% | 50,000 miles |
| 2016 | 31 | 17% | 50,000 miles |
| 2015 | 21 | 8% | 26,000 miles |
| 2014 | 42 | 9% | 36,000 miles |
| 2013 | 36 | 13% | 23,000 miles |
| 2012 | 75 | 13% | 36,000 miles |
| 2011 | 72 | 12% | 53,000 miles |
| 2010 | 49 | 8% | 62,000 miles |
| 2009 | 66 | 5% | 61,000 miles |
| 2008 | 46 | 5% | 78,000 miles |
| 2007 | 138 | 5% | 60,000 miles |
| 2006 | 59 | 19% | 64,000 miles |
| 2005 | 65 | 9% | 54,000 miles |
| 2004 | 79 | 12% | 65,000 miles |
| 2003 | 73 | 9% | 77,000 miles |
| 2002 | 89 | 9% | 69,000 miles |
| 2001 | 38 | 14% | 123,000 miles |
| 2000 | 58 | 13% | 115,000 miles |
| 1999 | 74 | 15% | 70,000 miles |
| 1998 | 50 | 8% | 120,000 miles |
| 1997 | 55 | 10% | 100,000 miles |
| 1996 | 47 | 11% | 109,000 miles |
| 1995 | 41 | 14% | 136,000 miles |
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (front, side and curtain air bags, sensors and inflators).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
The contact owned a 2024 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 mph on the last lane during traffic, and depressed the brake pedal when another vehicle suddenly rear-ended their vehicle, causing them to rear-end the vehicle in front. The vehicle that rear-ended the contact was also rear-ended as a result of the crash, causing a second impact from the rear to the contact's vehicle. As a result, the contact's vehicle rear-ended the vehicle in front a second time. The incident involved 6 vehicles in total. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact received back injuries, and medical attention was sought. The contact did not receive reports that any other persons were injured. A police report was filed. The vehicle was able to be driven to the residency, but once parked, an unknown warning flashed on the instrument panel. The vehicle was inoperable. …
The entirety of the front of my car was destroyed and was deemed a total loss by insurance and repair shop. Yet, the air bags never went off. Everyone, including the police officers at the scene were surprised that it did not go off. The other vehicle in the incident had their airbags deployed. Due to my airbags not deploying, my head was shot forward and backwards. I went to the ER that night because my head had been in serious discomfort and pain. Additionally, to this day (1/8/26), my upper back and neck has been in pain and sore. There were no warnings and problems prior to the failure of the airbags being deployed.
The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while she was driving at approximately 75 MPH, another vehicle had rear-ended the passenger side rear bumper at approximately 80 MPH while her two kids were occupying the 2nd row seats. The contact mentioned that the other vehicle was performing car racing on the freeway, which was the reason why the impact was at high speed. No warning lights illuminated. The Air Bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sought medical attention for left arm, neck, and hip pain. The contact managed to pull over to the shoulder of the road, whereupon further inspection, the rear passenger tire was damaged during the impact. The vehicle was towed to a local tow yard, where it remains for further investigation. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. …
The contact owned a 2023 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 30 MPH there would be a loud noise emitting from the rear-end of the vehicle that seemed as if the vehicle was running rough. The contact stated that while being idle at a red light the vehicle suddenly surged forward crashing into the vehicle in front. The air bags in the front and rear of the vehicle deployed on both the driver and passenger side. The vehicle was towed and deemed totaled. A police report was made. The contact received an injury to their stomach, knee, and hip bone. A passenger in the vehicle received neck and back injuries. Medical attention was needed. The dealer was not made aware of the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 1,900.
The contact owned a 2022 Toyota Camry. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 MPH he drove into a heavy rainstorm. The contact stated that all the air bags deployed as soon as the vehicle had entered the storm. The contact lost control of the vehicle, hit the highway barrier, and crashed into the barrier head-on. The contact stated that the emergency phone called and a person asked the contact if he had been in a crash. The contact stated that he was losing consciousness and was unable to respond. The contact was later told that he had been transported to a hospital by ambulance. The contact stated he was told that the police were on scene but he was not sure if a report had been written. The contact stated that he had neck and back injuries and whiplash. He said he had no broken bones. …
The contact owned a 2022 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, another vehicle crashed into the contact's vehicle; however, no air bags were deployed and the seat belts failed to lock. Additionally, the contact stated that on the instrument panel the air bags deployed warning light was illuminated. The contact sustained unknown injuries and received medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was deemed totaled by the police officer. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 41,000. The VIN was not available.
The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, a second vehicle T-boned the vehicle while driving approximately 60 MPH and crashed into the driver's side of the vehicle. During the crash, no air bags had deployed inside the vehicle, including the side curtain air bags. Police and Emergency Services were called to the scene. The contact had to be extracted from the vehicle and was transported to a nearby hospital. During the crash, the contact sustained a concussion and left hip and left torso injuries. A Police report was filed at the scene, and the vehicle was towed to a nearby salvage yard. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were not yet contacted. The failure mileage was 83,000.
The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph, the brakes were activated but, it was T- boned by an unknown van and pushed across three lanes of traffic. There were no warning indicator lights illuminated. The air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained injuries to his arm, back, and neck. Medical attention was provided. A police report was filed. There was no reported fire. The vehicle was towed to a collision center. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified about the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 35,000.
Related recalls (8)
Air bags › Sensor › Occupant classification
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Corolla, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Lexus ES350, Lexus RX350, Lexus RX450H, 2021 Sienna Hybrid, Lexus ES250, 2020-2022 Camry, Camry Hybrid, and ES300H vehicles.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the sensor as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed in February 2024. Some final remedy owner letters were mailed October 31, 2024.
Air bags › Sensor › Occupant classification
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019 Camry vehicles. The Occupant Classification System (OCS) may have been improperly calibrated, which may prevent the proper deployment of the front passenger air bag and knee air bag, in the event of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will recalibrate the OCS, free of charge. The recall began August 27, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is K0M.
Air bags › Knee bolster
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2016 Avalon, and 2017 Camry vehicles manufactured August 3, 2016, to September 12, 2016. The front passenger knee air bag module may have been attached to the lower instrument panel with incorrect fasteners.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fasteners, and if necessary, replace the instrument panel brace and body bracket and reattach the air bag assembly, free of charge.
Air bags › Sensor › Occupant classification
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2016 Avalon and Camry vehicles manufactured November 30, 2015 to March 4, 2016. The occupant classification system (OCS) that activates or deactivates the front passenger seat air bag system may have been improperly calibrated.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will recalibrate the OCS, free of charge. The recall began by May 13, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is G0J.
Air bags
On certain vehicles, due to improper assembly of the air bag inflator, which is used in the side air bag, the curtain shield air bag, and the knee air bag assembly, some inflators were produced with an insufficient amount of the heating agents necessary for proper air bag deployment.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the specific SRS air bag. The recall began on April 6, 2006. Owners May contact Toyota at 1-888-270-9371, Scion at 1-866-548-1851, or Lexus at 1-800-255-3987.
Show 3 more recalls
Air bags › Side/window
On certain vehicles equipped with curtain shield air bags (csa), one or both of the curtain air bags May be twisted near the inflator due to improper assembly.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the csas and replace the air bag assembly if necessary. The recall began on August 6, 2004. Owners should contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Air bags › Frontal
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with a three-spoke style steering wheel. During air bag deployment, it is possible that the bottom seam of the front driver's side air bag module cover (horn pad) could be torn away allowing the bottom portion of the cover to completely detach from the air bag module.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver's side air bag module. Owner notification began December 28, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy…
Air bags › Frontal
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Incomplete deployment of the front passenger side air bag could occur in the event of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the front passenger side air bag assembly. Both owners were notified by telephone and arrangements have been made to correct this problem. This campaign is 100% completed.
Frequently asked questions
Which Toyota Camry years have airbag problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 2007 (138), 2002 (89), 2004 (79), 2021 (78) and 2012 (75) model years. Airbag complaints make up 5% of all complaints for the 2007.
Is there a recall for Toyota Camry airbag problems?
Yes — 8 recalls, including 23V-865 (occupant classification, Dec 20, 2023); 19V-567 (occupant classification, Aug 1, 2019); 16V-906 (knee bolster, Dec 16, 2016). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers; check a specific car with the VIN recall check.
At what mileage do Toyota Camry airbag problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 62,000 miles; 42% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the frontal (349 mentions), followed by the side/window (48).
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.