Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (front, side and curtain air bags, sensors and inflators).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2007 Toyota Tacoma owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The contact owned a 2007 Toyota Tacoma. The contact's lawyer stated that another vehicle lost control due to a dropped water bottle and collided with his client's vehicle on its front driver's side at 50 MPH. The contact's lawyer stated that no air bags deployed. The contact's lawyer stated that the contact sustained injuries to the pelvis, which was fractured, a concussion, and contusions to the head, left leg, and a laceration to the head and back. Medical attention was required. The contact's lawyer stated that a police report was filed. The contact's lawyer mentioned that the contact was in a coma for two months and was on a ventilator for four months. The vehicle was towed to a private location. The vehicle was deemed a total loss. The contact stated that the failure was not diagnosed by a dealer or independent mechanic. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. …
Takata recall- I had a accident while vehicle was in motion which caused air bag deployment. Injuries included facial cut to chin requiring external and internal stitches, a concussion, black eye and other cuts ( have photographs that could not be uploaded due to size) Takata informed me I May have claim. I filled out there forms only to be denied three times, the last one due to my vehicle not on recall list. My question is why is my vehicle not on recall when I have suffered the exact injury's from the air bag as described in the recall. Thank you.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Toyota Tacoma. While approaching a stop sign at 5 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and the vehicle accelerated without warning. The contact's vehicle crashed into the rear of another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed and there were no injuries reported. The vehicle was towed to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 55,000. Updated 5/28/15 updated 10/2/2017
"Takata recall". I was in motion travel home on the highway when I ran off the road and hit a tree head on. The airbag part cut the left side of my chin. The er doctor said the hole was the size of two fifty cent pieces but together. And he could see the jaw muscles. The vehicle is total. I have a police accident report, insurance claim, medical expense and picture of the cut and the truck. I will need help with these photo and documentation to upload on the format.
Due to combination of the spiral cable design and characteristics unique to the chassis components of the Tacoma, steering wheel vibration ('flutter') caused friction between the flexible flat cable (ffc) and the retainer in the spiral cable assembly in the steering wheel. This occurred in a ffc with sixteen-channel circuits and damaged certain circuits on the flat cable that provides connectivity to the driver's air bag module. As a result, connectivity was lost and the air bag warning lamp illuminated. In addition, the driver's air bag May have become deactivated, causing it to not deploy in the event of a crash. This could increase the risk of injury to the driver. The 2007 Toyota Tacoma with a ffc with seven channel-circuits have already been recalled for this problem. …
2007 Toyota Tacoma 4x4 ext cab pickup. On 12/5/09 I hit an icy patch and went off road and hit a tree. Traveling approx 40 MPH. No airbags deployed. Hit the tree in the exact center of the hood of truck. Vehicle was a total loss. Subsequent inquiries to Toyota have resulted in two explanations for non-deployment. A) airbags are designed to go off on rapid deceleration (I told them I hit a tree) b) airbags are designed to go off when the engine breaches the firewall and enters the cab (I told them if the engine was coming into the cab, I would be screwed) they sent me a NHTSA airbag brochure that pretty much told me what I already know about airbags and totally contradicted what they told me about airbags. I know there was a recall of 05 & 06 mechanisms. Maybe I got an early 07 that used one. I don't know. I am not buying a Toyota anymore.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Toyota Tacoma. The contact was driving 15 MPH and applied the brakes when he lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a wall. The air bags did not deploy. The contact stated there was a electrical malfunction that occurred before the crash. The contact was able to drive the vehicle from the scene and took the vehicle to the dealer where the dealer performed a diagnostic test and discovered that the spiral cable assembly had malfunctioned. The dealer replaced the spiral cable assembly but the contact stated that after the repairs, the vehicle still experienced major electrical problems. The contact believed that the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The failure mileage was 67,142. ..updated 05/19/16
Tl* the contact owned a 2007 Toyota Tacoma. The contact was driving on the highway at approximately 70 MPH, another vehicle swerved in front of the contact causing to lose control of the vehicle. As a result, the contact crashed into a tractor trailer. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. There were injuries sustained that required medical attention. The vehicle was towed to a collision center and was deemed totaled. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Truck was in a parking slot when it suddenly accelerated and jumped the concrete barrier and hit the building (deli) broke the glass and damaged building. Airbag did not deploy. Damage to truck was $6533.97. This is second time truck has accelerated unexpectedly. Toyota inspected it on 6/25/2012 and determined it was not a manufacture design or defect. I believe there is some kind of malfunction. They checked the operation of the accelerator pedal and they claim all throttle tests were safe as they were designed.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Toyota Tacoma. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the air bag warning indicator illuminated on and off for approximately two weeks. The vehicle was taken to la roche Toyota in findlay ohio where it was diagnosed that the external air bag sensor on the driver's side bumper was defective and needed replacement. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was invalid. The approximate failure mileage was 51,000.
Related recalls
Air bags › Frontal
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 tacoma vehicles, manufactured from September 14, 2004, through August 29, 2008. Over time, steering wheel vibration May damage the spiral cable assembly (clockspring) that powers the driver's air bag module.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the spiral cable assembly, free of charge. An interim letter is expected to be mailed to owners during April 2012. Owners May contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Airbag complaints in other Tacoma years
Frequently asked questions
How common are airbag problems on the 2007 Toyota Tacoma?
NHTSA has 44 complaints about the air bags of the 2007 Toyota Tacoma, 8% of the model year's 541 complaints. The component named most often is frontal (5 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2007 Toyota Tacoma airbag problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 12V-092 (frontal, Mar 7, 2012). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 2007 Toyota Tacoma airbag problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 69,000 miles, and 12% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 11 crashes, 0 fires and 8 injuries to air bags problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
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.