Tl* the contact owned a 2006 toyota scion tc. While driving 50 MPH, the contact crashed the vehicle into a tree. The vehicle rolled over three times, but the air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained a bruised chest and a passenger's toe was lacerated. A police report was filed and no medical attention was received. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.
2006 Scion TC: airbags did not deploy in a crash
9 of the 161 complaints about the 2006 Scion TC describe airbags did not deploy in a crash.
- owner complaints
- 9
- of this car's complaints
- 6%
- typical mileage
- 49,000
- recalls
- 2
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls and 4 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Airbags did not deploy in a crash by model year
What owners say
I was driving up spruce street in manchester nh. As I went through a green light at the corner of spruce st and beech st, I was involved in an accident that I was not at fault for, by someone who was not paying attention and went through a red light, as I was going through my green light. I was hit very hard (all the impact was to the front of my vehicle) and I am thankful I had my seat belt on because my airbags did not deploy. The damage to the front end of my vehicle was so bad my car was almost totaled ($7,200 in repairs). I was told by the collision center that "there are many factors that go into the air bags deploying and not deploying" I almost felt as though I was brushed off for something that could have caused me my life. There still has not been anything done with my airbags, I was only told that they "should" be fine.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota scion tc. The contact was traveling 30 MPH when he crashed into the rear of another vehicle and the air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained a broken sternum, a broken left wrist, left elbow and shoulder. The contact did not inform the dealer or manufacturer of the failure and the vehicle was not repaired. A police report was not filed. The approximate failure and current mileage was 80,000. Updated 07/08/11
While driving down the main highway a lady pulled directly in front of me while I was doing 35mph I could not stop and t-boned her. My car hit her directly in the side and my airbags did not deploy in which they should have. It caused me to sling forward in the car spraining my neck, spine, lower lumbar, bruising ribs and pinched nerves.
2006 white scion tc suddenly lost control and spun out while driving straight at 55 MPH. This lead to the car flipping and totaling the car. After the crash, the airbags did not deploy.
Vehicle went over embankment, front end of car ripped off, and the air bags did not deploy.
On march 3rd year 2007 at 3:00 am I was in a car accident where my car was hit in the front end by at least 25 metal poles that hold up three guide wires at 65 miles an hour due to a tire blowout totaling my car. The complaint is that the air bags did not deploy on impact seeing as my front end and undercarriage was demolished right near the airbag sensor.
Tl* - the contact had a 2006 scion tc. The contact stated that his vehicle had been deemed a "lemon" by scion corporate. The vehicle was deemed a lemon because of rattling sounds coming from the hatchback for which 3 unsuccessful attempts were made to repair. Other failures included: the transmission wouldn't engage when you put the car in reverse gear, the rear bumper was cracked, and the tires screeched. The contact was in an accident on 11/25/2006 at 3:30 am, on 110 expressway in los angeles. The contact was driving 60 MPH. Neither the weather nor the road conditions were a factor in the crash. During a turn, the tires weren't gripping the road well. The vehicle veered to the right and he applied brakes to slow car down. The consumer overcorrection to the left and proceeded into a ditch. The vehicle spun around and another vehicle hit him on the passenger side. The contact also stated that the airbags never deployed. The contact stated that the car being a lemon was the cause of the crash. The contact has a police report.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 10mph, the vehicle was involved in a crash and the air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was equipped with frontal and side curtain air bags. While driving in normal conditions, the vehicle was struck head on by another vehicle. The contact sustained injuries to the head and shoulder from impacting the driver's door. Damage was sustained to the entire front of the vehicle and the driver's side door. The police were at the scene of the accident and provided a written report. The vehicle was inspected by the insurance company and the vehicle was deemed totaled. The contact was wearing a seat belt.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Scion vehicles are equipped with Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS), including various airbags and in...
- Scion vehicles are equipped with SRS, including various airbags and in some models, seat belt...
- Toyota: 2005-2009 scion tc
- Special service campaign (SSC) - 60B (safety recall) (supplemental restraint system (SRS) airbag replacement)
Related recalls
Air bags: side/window
- What is wrong
- On certain vehicles, the side impact seat-bolster and curtain side airbags may inadvertently deploy. This condition can occur if the door for that side of the vehicle is closed with a high rate of force while the vehicle's ignition is in the "on" position or within 90 seconds of turning the ignition key from the "on" position to the "off" position.
- Risk
- If the side impact seat-bolster and curtain side airbags inadvertently deploy, they could cause personal injury if an occupant is seated on the same side of the vehicle as the door that is closed with a high rate of force. Until the repair has been performed, it is recommended that a minimal force/speed be used to close the driver and passenger doors or closing the doors after 90 seconds have elapsed from turning the ignition key from the "on" to the "off" position.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the two side impact airbag sensors and install a urethane pad in the front doors, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on november 6, 2006. Owners may contact toyota at 1‑866‑548‑1851.
Recall number 06V408000 · Recall details
Air bags
- What is wrong
- On certain vehicles, due to improper assembly of the air bag inflator, which is used in the side air bag, the curtain shield air bag, and the knee air bag assembly, some inflators were produced with an insufficient amount of the heating agents necessary for proper air bag deployment. In this condition, the expansion force of the gas may be insufficient to properly inflate the air bag when the SRS system is activated during a crash.
- Risk
- This may increase the risk of injury to the occupant in the involved seating position in the event of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the specific SRS air bag. The recall began on april 6, 2006. Owners may contact toyota at 1‑888‑270‑9371, scion at 1‑866‑548‑1851, or lexus at 1‑800‑255‑3987.
Recall number 06V096000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2006 Scion TC no deployment
Is airbags did not deploy in a crash a common problem on the 2006 Scion TC?
9 of 161 owner complaints about the 2006 Scion TC (6%) mention airbags did not deploy in a crash. The model year with the most reports is 2005.
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There are 2 recalls and 4 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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