2006 Scion XB: airbags did not deploy in a crash

5 of the 253 complaints about the 2006 Scion XB describe airbags did not deploy in a crash.

owner complaints: 5
of this car's complaints: 2%
typical mileage: 118,000
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 2 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Airbags did not deploy in a crash by model year

2014
1
2013
1
2012
1
2011
1
2009
8
2008
15
2006
5
2005
4
2004
2

What owners say

Filed May 12, 2017 · Airbags, Brakes · 150,000 miles · CA · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 scion xb. While driving 20 MPH, the contact's vehicle crashed into the preceding vehicle. The failure occurred because the contact depressed the brake pedal. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was not filed. The contact's granddaughter sustained shoulder, back, and head injuries that required medical attention. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 150,000. Updated 06/28/17*lj the consumer stated the brakes and the air bags both failed. The vehicle was destroyed. Updated 09/20/2017

Filed Oct 7, 2015 · Acceleration · 155,000 miles · OH · crash

Tl* the contact owned a 2006 toyota scion xb. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 50 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to respond. The contact stated that the vehicle continued to accelerate independently. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The mechanic stated that the throttle needed to be cleaned. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated while driving approximately 50 MPH, the brake pedal failed to respond causing the contact to crash into a pole. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 155,000.

Filed May 27, 2015 · Acceleration, Airbags · 65,000 miles · DE · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota scion xb. While driving in a parking lot at approximately 4 MPH , the contact struck a curb. The vehicle experienced unintended acceleration going through several curves, down an embankment, crashed through two metal fences, and landed in a fountain of approximately three feet of water. The front air bags failed to deploy. The stability control system did not activate. A police report was filed and no injuries were sustained. The vehicle was towed to a lot. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000.

Filed Aug 20, 2014 · Airbags · 118,000 miles · SC · crash

T-bone accident where I was hit at driver's front wheel and rolled. Front of the car was destroyed. No airbag deployed. At fault driver stated going 55 MPH, through stops signs, hitting me. I was doing 55 and slammed on my brakes, so I was doing somewhat less than 55. I was pinned in the xb and had to be cut out. I ended up pinned with the steering wheel a few inches from my face. An attempt to cut steering wheel off to get room to get me out and to avoid the airbag from firing off in my face, failed. The "jaws of life" wasn't able to cut through the steering column. I do not know the reason.

Filed Nov 7, 2007 · Airbags · 10,000 miles · CA · crash

I own a 2006 toyota scion xb. This vehicle was the #2 vehicle in a 4 car collision. As such it was hit by vehicles 3 and then 4. It hit vehicle 1 two times. The car was totaled in the crash and no airbags deployed. I feel this is a major safety defect.