2006 Scion Xa airbags problems

Filed Jun 17, 2026 · Airbags · NC · crash · 1 injury

The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Scion XA. The contact stated that while driving through a green light in second gear, another vehicle ran a light from the left and crashed into the driver's side of the vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The contact's head struck the side window, and the vehicle spun and was able to come to a stop. The Police arrived on the scene; however, a Police report was not filed. The contact received injuries to the ankles, back, and sustained whiplash. Medical attention was sought. The vehicle was able to be driven from the scene; however, the wheel was damaged, causing issues with the alignment. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the cause of the failure was not determined. The vehicle was taken to the dealer 7 times. While the contact’s husband was driving the vehicle, there was a sudden loss of power. The driver was able to coast the vehicle in neutral to a nearby truck stop, and the vehicle was towed to another dealer. The second dealer, Vic Vaughan Toyota of Boerne (31205 Frontage Rd #10, Boerne, TX 78006); diagnosed the vehicle and determined that due to the collision, the engine had shifted, crushing the alternator up against the side of the vehicle. The alternator was replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the issues. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Feb 27, 2025 · Airbags · HI

The airbag warning light started flashing while driving. I checked for recalls and my model year has one for this problem but when I enter the VIN the result says that there isn't a recall for it.

Filed May 19, 2023 · Airbags · PA

The contact owns a 2006 Scion XA. The contact stated that while seated in the vehicle while the vehicle was parked, the front passenger’s side air bag deployed without impact and caused the windshield to shatter. No warning light was illuminated. The contact had not sustained an injury. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer to replace the air bag; however, the contact was made aware that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 18V776000 (Air Bags). The vehicle was then taken to another local dealer; however, the dealer also confirmed that the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised to file a complaint with the federal safety agency Hotline. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Oct 15, 2021 · Airbags · WA

2006 scion XA The dash light indicator for pass airbag stays on, showing problem with that system. Toyota had a recall and my car was supposedly fixed this problem, only to have same problem again 4 mos past the 1 year warranty on repairs. I contacted toyota...they sent me an email saying they would get back to me, and gave me a case #[XXX]. 5 mos. later had not heard from them...so called them. They said they were sorry but I was past the 1 yr warranty on recall repair. I can't understand why the federal safety agency allows mfg to do temporary repairs on defective systems, and kick the can down the road until consumer is responsible for further repairs, when it should have be fixed right in the 1st place. [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

Filed Jan 14, 2020 · Airbags · 99,000 miles · MI

Near 100,000 miles, the airbag light came on and stays on. Car has never been in an accident; light just came on one day upon starting it up. I understand that this light can represent an error in crash sensors, air bag system, seat belts, seat occupancy sensor, etc. Internet forums say that often one of the wires under the passenger seat has just worked loose. Took it to dealer and it was not a loose wire. They say a certain "box" in the SRS system is not working, and the replacement will cost $1300. I note that ~17,000 of these same vehicles were recalled in 2018 for a same/similar issue, but my VIN was not included in that recall.

Filed Dec 31, 2019 · Airbags · CA

My scion ax 2006 was recalled due to a flashing airbag warning light. The dealer made the light go out, fixed it last year 2018. Now the light came on again and they want to charge me $199 to just check it, no repair included. It appears to be an additional airbag defect and I should not have to pay for that. There is no reason for the warning light other than a defect. What can I/you do???? Kind regards, [xxx] redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *cc

Filed Jun 9, 2019 · Airbags · 139,000 miles · WV · crash

Could not get the form to pull up, but I need to complain. My 2 kids and I were turning off one side road to turn onto another. Well I didnt want to hit the dog that ran out in front of the car so I dodged the dog. Well I hit a telephone pole and I completely messed up the front end of my car. The airbags never deployed, they should have from where the car hit and how much damage I have done. Luckily no one got hurt but I'm like 100% positive those airbags should have deployed. I did a good $1,000 repair just to get it moving again

Filed Oct 7, 2017 · Airbags · 66,000 miles · VA

Takata recall. Why is the scion xa being excused from the airbag recall, when it most likely has the exact same airbags as the scion xb model? Has the federal safety agency ignored the xa just because it was sold in lesser numbers than the xb? This car has the same engine and transmission in a slightly smaller body.

Filed Jun 23, 2016 · Airbags · 195,000 miles · CA · crash

Is my car safe?

Filed Dec 5, 2015 · Airbags, Seat belts · 10,000 miles · UT · crash · 1 injury

While driving my 2006 scion xa westbound i80 utah accident occurred at mile marker 150 while taking a left hand turn passengers front tire encountered black ice sending the car into the cement barrier. Bounced off that cement barrier into the oppisite barrier on the passenger front both were blown out and a frame of the vehicle was collapsed in the vehicle the driver's seat belt failed to lock or engage. Resulting I impacted windshield with forehead cracking it, then as I was coming back into the driver's seat the steering wheel airbag deployed late and resuluting hit me in the left side of jaw resulting I was shot across the car and the right side of my face shattered the passenger side window on to the road. I landed across the gear shift and broke my back as a result. Of the safety systems failing to function properly I was thrown around the car like a rag doll I blew out the mcl in my left knee and suffered three traumatic brain injuries within 30 seconds. Resulting from the crash comatose for 6 hours I have no clear memories for up to 3 months after the accident. Also a fractured back, how much is and by the age of 24 and had to have all my teeth pulled and recieve dentures. To this day this accident affects my daily life and long term consequences of the 3 tbi are still developing. I was 20 years old at the time of the accident. I'm 27 now. I found out only a year ago that recalls shoukd be inplace.