2013 Toyota Sienna Airbags Problems
21 owner-reported airbags complaints from NHTSA data
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Airbags Recalls (4)
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Toyota 4Runner, 2014-2015 Scion xB, Lexus IS350C, IS250C, 2014 Toyota Sienna, Lexus IS-F, and 2014-2017 Lexus GX460 vehicles sold, or ever registered in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Toyota is also recalling certain 2011-2013 Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Lexus IS250, IS350, 2011-2016 4Runner, 2011-2015 Scion xB, Lexus IS350C, IS250C, 2011-2014 Toyota Sienna, Lexus IS-F, 2011-2017 Lexus GX460, and 2011-2012 Lexus ES350 vehicles ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." Toyota is also recalling certain 2010-2013 Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Lexus IS350, 2010-2016 4Runner, 2010-2013 Lexus IS250, 2010-2015 Scion xB, Lexus IS350C, IS250C, 2010-2017 Lexus GX460, 2010-2014 Lexus IS-F, and 2010-2012 Lexus ES350 vehicles ever registered in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, used as original equipment or replacement equipment (such as after a vehicle crash necessitating replacement of the original air bags), that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, or replace the air bag assembly. The recall began February 15, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are "Zone A" Toyota: G0P, Lexus: GLG; "Zone B" Toyota: G0R, Lexus GLH; "Zone C" Toyota: H0A, and Lexus: HLA.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2010-2016 4Runner, 2003-2006 Tundra, 2003-2013 Corolla, 2009-2010 Corolla Matrix, 2004-2005 RAV4, 2002-2007 Sequoia, 2011-2013 Sienna, 2008-2012 Scion xB, 2008-2009 Lexus IS-F, 2007-2012 Yaris and Lexus ES350, 2010-2017 Lexus GX460, 2002-2010 Lexus SC430, 2006-2012 Lexus IS250 and IS350 and 2010-2015 Lexus IS250C and IS350C vehicles. These vehicles had their driver or passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front driver inflator, front passenger airbag inflator, the airbag assembly, or the front passenger airbag sub-assembly and inflator. The recall began November 20, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are J0A, J0B, and J0C. Lexus' numbers for this recall are JLI, JLJ, and JLK.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2013 Scion xB, Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Sienna, 4Runner, Lexus IS250, IS350, IS250C, IS350C, IS-F, and GX460 vehicles sold, ever registered, in the states of AL, CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MS, SC, TX, PR, AS, GU, the MP (Saipan), and the U.S. VI or "Zone A." Toyota is also recalling certain 2010 Scion xB, Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Yaris, 4Runner, Lexus IS250, IS350, IS250C, IS350C, ES350, IS-F, GX460, and Pontiac Vibe vehicles sold, ever registered, in the states of AZ, AR, DE, DC, IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, MO, NE, NV, NJ, NM, NC, OH, OK, PA, TN, VA, and WV or "Zone B." Toyota is also recalling certain 2009 Scion xB, Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Yaris, Lexus IS250, IS350, ES350, IS-F, and Pontiac Vibe vehicles ever registered in the states of AK, CO, CT, ID, IA, ME, MA, MI, MN, MT, NH, NY, ND, OR, RI, SD, UT, VT, WA, WI, and WY or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Fix: Toyota will notify the Toyota, Scion and Lexus owners. General Motors will contact the Pontiac owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, or replace the air bag assembly. The recall began on January 29, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331, or Pontiac customer service at 1-800-762-2737. Toyota's numbers for this recall are "Zone A" Toyota: G0P, Lexus: GLG; "Zone B" Toyota: G0R, Lexus GLH; "Zone C" Toyota: H0A, and Lexus: HLA.
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 (21)
Your airbags were previously recalled and replaced, but now your dashboard warning light indicates an airbag system problem, and your seat belt warning light is also on. The dealer says the airbag control computer board has failed and needs replacement at a cost of $800. Until this is fixed, your airbags are not functional, which is a safety concern.
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During a severe car accident, your airbag failed to deploy despite the collision's severity, resulting in serious injuries to you and your child. You've reported this issue to Toyota, but they have declined to assist. The airbag system may need inspection by a certified technician to determine why deployment did not occur during the accident.
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SRS Airbag check issue. Last few days, my car has been showing following symptoms 1) Day 1: SRS airbag check warning is flashing on the display. The passenger airbag is always OFF regardless of the passenger being seated or not. 2) Day 2: SRS airbag check warning goes away, but passenger seat airbag is always ON regardless of anyone sitting or not. Also the seat belt chime is sounded for the passenger seat. 3) Day 5: SRS airbag check warning comes back and passenger airbag is OFF. (same as Day 1). The auto mechanic says there is a code about Occupant classification system that is malfunctioning. Dealer wants to charge me a lot of money just to get it inspected and diagnosed. The car has not been in any collision. This seems like totally Toyota's design and part reliability issue. In no condition the driver or passenger safety should be compromised in such manner. Yet Toyota dealership is not standing behind their mfg commitment to safe driving experience.
Despite a full sized adult sitting in the passenger seat, the AIRBAG OFF light remains on at all times.
My 2013 Toyota Sienna had two recalls, which are Power Sliding Do0r and Front Passenger Airbag inflator. My vehicle has been inspected and fixed. However, my recall status of the vechicle has not been updated, and continuously receive notice from Dealer and NHTSA.
TAKATA RECALL. RECALL G0P SERVICED BY SERVCO TOYOTA (THIS IS NOT A COMPLAINT AGAINST SERVCO; THEY DID GREAT WORK) 30 AUG 2018 (RECEIPT IN HAND). I AM GETTING READY TO SHIP MY VEHICLE AND THE SHIPPER NEEDS THE SAFERCAR PRINTOUT (SHOWING 0 RECALLS) WHICH STILL REFLECTS AN OPEN RECALL. JUST SPOKE WITH THE TOYOTA SERVICE DESK AND WAS TOLD THAT IT CAN TAKE A YEAR FOR THE DATA TO APPEAR IN THE SYSTEM. IT WILL BE A YEAR IN THREE DAYS (30 AUG 2019). IF THEY JUST STARTED THE UPLOAD PROCESS TODAY, I CANNOT SHIP MY VAN IN THE NEXT TWO WEEKS. HOW CAN I GET THIS UPDATE EXPEDITED? HOW CAN I GET MY VIN CLEARED?
PASSENGER AIRBAG FAILS TO ENGAGE WHEN PASSENGER SITS IN PASSENGER SEAT. AIRBAG INDICATOR SAYS THE AIRBAG IS NOT ENGAGED WHEN SOMEONE SITS IN THE PASSENGER SEAT.
THE PASSENGER AIR BAG LIGHT IS SOMETIMES OFF THOUGH AN ADULT FULL SIZE PASSENGER IS SITTING ON THE SEAT
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V024000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO NHTSA. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 18V024000 (AIR BAGS) AND 16V858000 (STRUCTURE); HOWEVER, THE PARTS NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THOMAS TOYOTA (1437 N LARKIN AVE, JOLIET, IL 60435, (815) 744-2760) WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
TAKATA RECALL: OUR LOCAL DEALER SAYS THE AIRBAG FIX WILL BE "MONTHS FROM NOW" DUE TO BACKORDERED PARTS. THEY SAY, IN THE MEANTIME, DO NOT SIT IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT. WE USE THIS CAR EVERY DAY WITH KIDS NEEDING TRANSPORTATION. THE DEALER TIMEFRAME IS UNACCEPTABLE. ARE THERE ANY INDEPENDENT COMPANIES WHO CAN FIX THE AIRBAG?
I RECEIVED A LETTER FROM TAKATA
I'M DISAPPOINTED THAT ALAMO TOYOTA IN SAN ANTONIO, TX DID NOT MENTION OR REQUEST TO FIX THIS RECALLED PART WHEN MY VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT IN IN SEPTEMBER 2017 FOR THE RECALL ON THE POWER DOORS. NOW, SEVERAL MONTHS LATER I'M DEALING WITH ANOTHER RECALL WAITING ON PARTS TO BE ORDERED WHEN THIS COULD HAVE BEEN FIXED 4-6 MONTHS AGO AND THIS WHOLE TIME MYSELF AND MY FAMILY HAVE BEEN AT RISK WITH THESE RECALLED PARTS NOT BEING REPAIRED.
TAKATA RECALL. THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP SAYS MY WIFE'S TOYOTA IS NOT SUBJECT TO THE AIRBAG RECALL. YOUR WEBSITE- HTTPS://WWW.NHTSA.GOV/RECALL-SPOTLIGHT/TAKATA-AIR-BAGS LISTS THE VEHICLE AS BEING SUBJECT TO THE RECALL. WHICH IS CORRECT? DOES HER CAR HAVE AN AIRBAG SUBJECT TO RECALL OR NOT? THANKS.
TAKATA RECALL MY VEHICLE IS ON THE AIRBAG RECALL LIST. NHTSA RECALL NUMBER IS 16V858. RECALL STATUS IS INCOMPLETE. I'VE CONTACTED MY DEALER A NUMBER OF TIMES FOR AIRBAG REPLACEMENT BUT WAS TOLD THAT THERE'S NO ARRANGEMENT FOR MY VEHICLE'S AIRBAG RECALL. I UNDERSTAND THE DEADLINE FOR CLAIMING IS 27NOV2017 SO I'M FILING THIS COMPLAINT AND LOOK FORWARD TO AIRBAG REPLACEMENT ASAP.
TAKATA RECALL I WENT TO THE TOYOT DEALER IN CERRITOS CA (AUTO NATION) YESTERDAY, THEY SAID MY CAR HAS NO AIRBAG RECALL PROBLEM IN THEIR SYSTEM HOWEVER I FOUND MY SIENNA HAS THE AIRBAG PROBLEM ON WEBSITE: HTTPS://WWW.AUTOAIRBAGSETTLEMENT.COM/EN/CHECKVIN
TAKATA RECALL
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2013 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE DUE TO A MEDICAL EMERGENCY. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A FEW OBJECTS ALONG THE ROAD AND THE VEHICLE FLIPPED OVER. ALL OF THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FIELD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A TOW YARD AND DECLARED A TOTAL LOSS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 38,500.
I AM CURIOUS TO WHY THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY FROM AN ACCIDENT
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE DRIVER FAILED TO STOP AT A RED LIGHT AND CRASHED HEAD ON INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE AND THEN A LIGHT POLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THE DRIVER SUSTAINED A BROKEN NOSE, RIBS AND A CRACKED PELVIS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 815.
WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE SRS AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL TOYOTA DEALERSHIP THE NEXT MORNING TO DIAGNOSE. HOWEVER, NO ERROR CODES WERE ABLE TO BE RETRIEVED FROM THE OBDII. THEY RESET THE COMPUTER TO CLEAR THE LIGHT AND ADVISED THAT NOTHING COULD BE DONE WITHOUT AN ERROR CODE. THEY ADVISED TO TAKE THE VEHICLE DOWN TO AN AUTO PARTS STORE IMMEDIATELY IF THE LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN, IN ORDER TO GET AN ERROR CODE. A WEEK LATER, THE LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN. AS ADVISED, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN DOWN TO AN AUTO PARTS STORE IMMEDIATELY TO HAVE THE CODE READ. IN ORDER TO READ THE CODE, THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TURNED OFF AND THEN IMMEDIATELY TURNED BACK ON. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED BACK ON, THERE WAS NO ERROR CODE PRESENT. *TR