2005 Toyota Sequoia Airbag Problems

Which parts fail

• Frontal
  1

Components named in complaints (front, side and curtain air bags, sensors and inflators).

Mileage when the problem started

• Under 25k
  00%
• 25k–50k
  00%
• 50k–75k
  133%
• 75k–100k
  133%
• 100k–150k
  133%
• 150k+
  00%

Owner reports

Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2005 Toyota Sequoia owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).

I tried to make apointments to local dealers they set up appointments and than don't do nothing about it they said the don't have any certified tech to do the job so I left with this mess not knowing when my ride is going to give. Out on me I got about 319000 miles Toyota should be proud and thank me for keeping my ride up to date I do my part to have it running good but they not doing there part to help me with these recalls please help me out.

I received a recall notice for the airbag as part of the large recall notice. I took the truck in for a replacement part and the dealer did not have the part at the time. It has been 2 months and still no part or any idea when one will be available. I now have a vehicle that is limited in its use and can not sell, due to the liability of the new owner not following the recommendation to not use the passenger seat. Seems like if a recall is initiated there should be a timely resolution.

Have received at least two recall letters from Toyota advising that this vehicle has been included in Takata air bag recall, however, because it is not in one of the high humidity areas, Toyota will not replace the air bag. The recall had affected Toyota Sequoia model year 2002 to 2007, my model year is 2005. Now that the NHTSA has forced the auto makers to be realistic; Toyota magically redefines the Toyota Sequoia model years as only 2002 and 2003 Toyota Sequoia. I believe this to be very underhanded. If I had moved to gulf coast area with my 2005 Sequoia,then my vehicle would be repaired with a new air bag module; because I live in a non-gulf coast area, the very same vehicle is not involved in a nationwide recall. Very disingenuous!! …

Toyota issued a recall based upon a front passenger airbag issue. We had an appointment to fix the recall but Toyota says they are prohibited from doing the work. They have the part in stock. They do not have anyone on a waiting list. I want our car fixed. We have had to rearrange a trip taken in early September because of the recall and inability to have it fixed. We are following your recommendation that we do not use the front seat. We have been inconvenienced on a daily basis because we can not transport 7 people as we customarily do for school purposes. We have now had the additional burden and cost to rearrange two long distant trips at the end of this year because we can not use the car to carry people as it was designed. I understand there must be alot of cars to fix. I utilize mine in the manner of transporting 7 or a family of 4 with dogs and luggage. …

I received a letter from Toyota 2 weeks ago indicating the safety recall with the front passenger air bag inflators which were incorrectly manufactured and have the potential to fatally injure the passenger in the event they are deployed in an accident. To date, huntington Toyota of long island has not received the necessary parts to complete the repair for the recall and they have no idea when they will have the parts. I purchased an SUV because I obviously had a need for more seats and room. I use my truck daily transporting my children and their friends to various functions, otherwise I would have gotten a smaller vehicle. So Toyota's suggestion to vehicle owners to not use the passenger seat, is unacceptable. I am requesting that the necessary parts for this airbag be immediately sent to huntington Toyota for my vehicle. …

Vsc vsc traction control lights comes on as well as the check engine light. The vehicle accelerates poorly. This makes for a very dangerous situation because the vehicle can slow dramatically at highway speeds. Lights go off for a little while when the battery is disconnected but all lights and acceleration problems return shortly. Owners have spent thousands of dollars replacing parts without a long term fix. Spouse will no longer drive the vehicle because of this dangerous problem. Totoya needs to fix this widespread problem.

I have owned my 2005 Toyota Sequoia for a couple of years and recently my SRS light came on, then my cruise control quit working, and recently horn quit working. These all took place in a matter of a few weeks. After diagnosing the issue with my mechanic, it was determined that my spiral cable/clock spring failed. This vehicle is only 6 years old, and I am now driving without a horn or air bag protection, until I can save ~$350 to get it replaced. This is a high risk item and should have a longer life expectancy.

This has been going on since April 2010, its now November 2010 with no resolution. My 2005 Toyota Sequoia trac off, vsc trac, check engine lights and ABS lights keep coming on. Brought into the dealer three times while the lights were on so the dealer could put it on the computer. No codes show up. I am told that it's not covered even though we have the Toyota certified bumper to bumper warranty. They recalled the 2003 for the same problem. They need to do the same for the 05. Repair cost for this is $2200.00.

Tl* Takata recall. The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Sequoia. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16V065000 (air bags) and 15V285000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect and VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Tl* Takata recall. The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Sequoia. The contact stated that the recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 15V285000 (air bags) was received in June of 2015. After contacting the dealer and the manufacturer on multiple occasions, the contact was informed that the parts needed for the recall remedy were still not available and no estimated time for receiving the parts could be provided. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Related recalls

NHTSA investigations

Airbag complaints in other Sequoia years