2010 Toyota Sienna Airbags Problems
6 owner-reported airbags complaints from NHTSA data
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Airbags Recalls (1)
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain models interspersed through model years 2009 through 2013 as follows: model year 2009-2012 Tacoma, 4Runner, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Prius, and RAV4; model year 2009-2010 Avalon, FJ Cruiser, and Highlander Hybrid; model year 2010-2013 model year Corolla, Sienna and Tundra; model year 2009-2013 Highlander and Venza; model year 2012 Prius V; and model year 2010-2012 Sequoia. During modification by SET to include accessories such as leather seat covers, seat heaters or headrest DVD systems, these vehicles may not have had the passenger seat occupant sensing system calibration tested. Without passing the calibration test, the occupant sensing system may not operate as designed.
Fix: Southeast Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will test the sensitivity of the occupant detection sensors, and recalibrate them as necessary. The recall began on March 21, 2013. Owners may contact Southeast Toyota at 1-800-301-6859.
Owner Complaints (6)
Your 2010 Toyota Sienna was involved in a crash at 30-40 MPH into a steel fence, but the airbags did not deploy. The driver lost consciousness before the crash occurred. This is a serious safety failure that prevented the airbags from protecting the occupant during impact. A proper airbag system inspection and potential replacement of the airbag control module and sensors would be necessary to address this issue.
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAGS WERE DEACTIVATED EVEN THOUGH A 130 LB PASSENGER WAS SEATED IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT. AFTER SWITCHING PASSENGERS, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG OPERATED NORMALLY FOR APPROXIMATELY 20 MINUTES BEFORE THE MALFUNCTION RECURRED, ALTHOUGH THE PASSENGER SEAT WEIGHED APPROXIMATELY 213 LBS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 52,000.
THE DASHBOARD IS MELTING AND I AM NOT SURE IF THIS COMPROMISE THE AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT OR WILL CAUSE THE AIR BAG TO DEPLOY DUE TO THE RAPID DETERIORATION OF IT. *TR
STOPPED IN LEFT TURN LANE AND HIT HEAD ON BY ANOTHER VEHICLE AT ABOUT 30-35 MPH. AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND SEAT BELT RETRACTOR FAILED RESULTING IN SEVERE INJURY TO STERNUM AND RIBS
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH A VEHICLE REAR ENDED HIM. THE DRIVER SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY BUT THE PASSENGER SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAG DID. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AS A RESULT. FOUR PEOPLE SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT FILED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 11,940.
YESTERDAY I HIT A DEER IN MY 2010 SIENNA. THE IMPACT WAS DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF THE DRIVER. THIS WAS A VERY HARD IMPACT AND MY AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. I BOUGHT THIS VAN BECAUSE OF TOYATA'S SAFETY REPUTATION. I HAVE 2 SMALL CHILDREN AND I AM VERY CONCERNED ABOUT THEIR SAFETY IN THIS VAN. I AM CONCERNED THAT IF I NEED THE AIRBAGS THEY WILL NOT DEPLOY AGAIN. I CAN SEND YOU A PICTURE OF THE ACCIDENT IF YOU LIKE. PLEASE CONTACT ME BY EMAIL . I AM TRYING TO DETERMINE MY NEXT ACTIONS CONCERNING MY FUTURE IN THIS VEHICLE AND WITH TOYOTA. MY FAMILIES SAFETY IS MY PRIORITY. THANK YOU. *TR