2006 Toyota Sequoia Airbag Problems

Mileage when the problem started

• Under 25k
  111%
• 25k–50k
  111%
• 50k–75k
  333%
• 75k–100k
  00%
• 100k–150k
  111%
• 150k+
  333%

Owner reports

Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2006 Toyota Sequoia owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).

Tl* the consumer owns a 2006 Toyota Sequoia. While driving 15 MPH, the consumer slid on black ice, lost control of the vehicle, and crashed into a metal barrier dividing the road. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The air bags did not deploy. The consumer sustained neck and left arm injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the consumer's residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The failure mileage was 250,000. Police report case number: [redacted] 'parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 U.S.c. 552(b)(6).'

"Takata recall" while entering the ramp to get on the eastex fwy. (ih 59) north bound, I observed that up ahead of me a vehicle was in a complete stop while on the freeway. I tried to switch lanes but I had another vehicle to my left which made it impossible for me to switch lanes. I then ran into the back of the other car which caused the accident. After colliding with the stopped vehicle, I was thrust forward into the steering wheel of my car. The driver's side airbag did not deploy and there was nothing to prevent my face, head, and upper body from crashing into the steering wheel and front windshield of my car.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Toyota Sequoia. The contact received a settlement postcard for the frame along with unknown recall notices regarding the air bags. The contact took the vehicle to butler Toyota (9419 aronson dr, indianapolis, in 46240, [phone]) several times to have the frame repaired; however, the air bags were repaired instead. This happened several times until the dealer stated that the settlement letter had expired. The contact stated that the frame was rusted from the inside out and was deteriorating rapidly. The dealer quoted a repair cost of $2,000 for an air suspension air bag that was not included in the recall. The cost to repair the frame was $3,000. The dealer did not include on the paperwork that the frame was the main reason the contact brought in the vehicle. …

I am part of the front passenger seat airbag recall for 2006 Toyota sequoias. As a consumer, I have known about the defective airbag for almost 12 months and I am just now receiving a letter from Toyota about it. All the letter says is that Toyota is trying to find parts with no further information or date when the airbag will be replaced. In the meantime, Toyota asks me not to have a passenger in the front passenger seat. I believe Toyota has negligently stretched the recall notice long past when the problem was first discovered. Toyota still does not have replacement parts and the recall letter sets no timetable for the repair. The remedy is woefully inadequate to not use the front passenger seat. I know the us government has sued over this airbag issue. When does the actual consumer benefit from a suitable remedy?

My vehicle is the subject of a recall for a defective Takata airbag inflator. The vehicle was purchased in arizona a few years ago, and I live in san diego, ca. I have a vacation home in baja california sur, Mexico. I keep the Toyota Sequoia at that home in Mexico, about 900 miles from california. There is a Toyota dealer in san jose del cabo who could make the repair. I do not want to drive the vehicle 1800 miles round trip to the USA in order to have the repair done in the USA. Toyota has refused to allow its dealer in san jose del cabo to make the repair. I would like to have you to require Toyota to repair my vehicle purchased in the united states by a U.S. Citizen in Mexico.

2006 Toyota Sequoia. Consumer stated that the airbag did not deploy during auto accident. The consumer stated the manufacturer denied any responsibility, stating that the vehicle operated as designed. The manufacturer advised the vehicle's impact did not require the airbags to deploy. The consumer was unsatisfied with this response. The vehicle was totaled. The consumer requested a newly repaired vehicle and to be compensated for future accidents that May affect the driver.

Takata recall the Takata recall website lists, among other vehicles, 2006 Toyota sequoias. I have one of these. However, when I put my VIN into the online system, it indicates no recalls. I need specific assurance that I do not need to address this recall, please, since there May be a disconnect between the online recall-checking services and the Takata-related website. Thanks.

Received notice of recall for front passenger airbag in May 2015; Toyota has still not resolved the problem and recommended no use of front passenger seat because of safety. It is now ~8 months later and no resolve. Also, tailgate wipers, window and wiper fluid system not operational (since 2008) despite all good fuses in 4 compartments.

Received a recall notice involving passenger seat air bag shrapnel upon activation. Toyota recommend no one ride in passenger seat until repaired. After making numerous calls about followup, no solution was forthcoming. No timeline when parts will be available for repair (they don't even have any)!!! That was almost 4 mo. Ago and still no info. From Toyota. I called Toyota again today (10/6/2015) and the story was the same except a Toyota representative did state the air bag could possibly activate at any time without impact. Toyota stated in their recall that the shrapnel could cause fatal injuries to occupants!!!! I would like to know what is being done to protect the citizens who own these potential death traps????? This has been known for months but no one seems to care!!!! …

In early August I received a safety recall notice from Toyota about the passenger side airbag being unsafe in our 2006 Sequoia. Apparently this recall has been in effect since June 2015 so I find it unacceptable that we weren't notified until early August. The recall notice recommends that we do not operate the vehicle with an occupant in the front passenger seat until Toyota has fixed the problem. However, Toyota is taking an excessively long time to provide parts for the repair. It is now August 31 and there is still no definitive date set for repairing the problem. Further, Toyota is providing only up to $35/day reimbursement for a loaner vehicle -- which covers only a third to half of what it costs to rent a vehicle of comparable size to our Sequoia. This is unfair and a big inconvenience to our family. …

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Airbag complaints in other Sequoia years