Scion Xa no deployment 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 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 Dec 12, 2016 · Airbags, Body · 150,000 miles · CA · crash

My mother in law hit a tree going 50 MPH hitting the passenger side of her car into tree, airbags did not go off. Because the airbags did not deploy she suffered major head trauma that lead to her death. The impact was so severe her passenger side of car was bent in to drivers side and she suffered broken limbs on right side of her body.

Filed Apr 7, 2016 · Airbags · 100,000 miles · TX

Airbag indicator light has been on for a few years. Vehicle has never been in an accident. Was told dealership wouldn't cover to repair & that I must've been involved in an accident & that as long as the light is on that my airbags would not deploy if in a wreck. What a shame since I did pay extra for side curtain airbags when vehicle bought. Can't remember if car was moving when light came on. Love this car. Has 230k + miles but after reading other comments on same issue I will be considering something other than toyota for next vehicle

Filed Jul 24, 2015 · Airbags · 189,000 miles · GA · crash

Airbags did not deploy, vehicle speed was 45 MPH. The entire front end was damaged. Swerved to miss hitting a deer, spun out and hit an embankment. Point of impact was drivers side front and nothing, not one airbag deployed.

Filed May 26, 2010 · Airbags · 45,000 miles · MD · crash

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 scion xa. The contact stated that while driving at 60 MPH in snowy conditions on december 20, 2009, the vehicle suddenly slid off the road and crashed into a ditch. The air bags did not deploy. The failure mileage was approximately 45,000. The current mileage was approximately 47,000.

Filed Feb 11, 2010 · Airbags · CO

Driver airbag released gas and smoke. I was just driving down the road. No bumps, did not hit anything. Airbag did not deploy. Gas and smoke was so bad that I had to pull over and get out of the car for air. Dealership said nothing was wrong with airbag.

Filed Feb 3, 2010 · Airbags · 50,000 miles · TN · crash · 1 injury

Was driving 2006 toyota scion xa to work in morning going around curb I have driven for 8 years. After braking to take curb no longer had control of vehicle. Drove long way on curvy road and could not gain control of car. Ended up going off road at approx 40mph hit a tree stump and then flipped vehicle. No airbags deployed or seat belts locked up. Called toyota and was told that airbags only go off if vehicle reaches a certain rate of deceleration at point of impact. This happened 2 weeks prior to news of acceleration problems. I had no clue why I lost control of car at curb. Everyone around me said it was probably black ice from fog but my son who was right behind me did not hit ice or lose control. After researching the web, I find hundreds of toyota owners whose airbags did not go off and they were all fed the same line I was. Did our sensors not detect deceleration because of bad acceleration sensors? Did I lose control because my car did not decelerate when I put foot on brake at curb. I have been driving for 35 years and have never lost control of my car. I was lucky and my injuries were not life threatening or crippling; but I would like to know what happened and why I was not protected by my airbags when my car hit a tree dead on. I do have photos from this accident and this vehicle is still available at insurance tow lot for viewing and testing. Please call for details.

Filed Apr 24, 2009 · Airbags · 42,500 miles · FL · crash · 1 injury

Tl*-the contact own a 2005 toyota scion xa. The contact was driving 70 MPH when her front wheel went off the road and as she steered her vehicle back on to the road she lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle rolled over four to six times and her air bag did not deploy. The contact had head injuries and whip lash. The driver was the only occupant of the vehicle and was wearing her the seat belt. The seat belt was never serviced. There is a police report if needed. The failure mileage was 42,500 updated 05/15/09 *bf updated 05/18/09.

Filed Oct 22, 2005 · Airbags · 3,000 miles · AZ · crash · 1 injury

Airbag did not deploy during a head-on collision. My car was traveling at 40 MPH when struck by a 1/2 ton pickup truck coming from the opposite direction. I sustained a severe neck strain(whip lash).