Check a VIN

2005 Toyota 4RUNNER airbags problems

19 complaints (4% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 76,000. 7 crashes reported.

owner complaints
19
of this car's complaints
4%
typical mileage
76,000
crashes
7
recalls
1

Which part fails

  • Frontal
    3
  • Frontal: sensor/control module
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

0k-25k
25k-50k
50k-75k
75k-100k
100k-125k
125k-150k
150k-175k
175k-200k
200k+

Toyota 4RUNNER airbags problems in other years

1995200020052010201520202025

Specific symptoms reported on the 2005 Toyota 4RUNNER airbags

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

No deployment 6

Related recalls

Air bags: side/windowReported February 5, 2016 · 320,409 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2003-2006 Toyota Land Cruiser and Lexus LX470, 2005-2006 Toyota Tundra and Sequoia, 2004-2006 Toyota 4Runner and Lexus GX470 vehicles equipped with side curtain-shield-air bags. The affected vehicles have an air bag control module that may be improperly programmed, causing the side curtain-shield-air bags to deploy inadvertently.
Risk
If the side curtain-shield-air bags deploy unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of occupant injury.
Remedy
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control module with one that has improved programming, free of charge. The recall began on December 1, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1‑888‑271‑9371. Toyota's number for this recall is G0C and GLB.

Recall number 16V065000 · Recall details

What 2005 Toyota 4RUNNER owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Sep 4, 2022 · Airbags, Brakes · IL · crash · 1 injury

Upon moving with the flow of traffic at about 30 to 35 mph a car shot from a driveway straight in front of me causing me to hit that driver in the rear quarter panel of the passenger side putting him into a 360 spin not causing my airbags to deploy at that rate of speed in my opinion that is a huge fault of my system from my vehicle at that rate of speed my airbags should have went off to protect me as if I didn't have my seat belt on but thank God I always wear my seatbelt

Filed Jan 25, 2022 · Airbags, Seats · IL · crash

When accelerating it feels like the frame shifts on the body lots of rust,, as well as the power steering was a little low I added power steering fluid next thing you know it stopped working and driver seats is falling apart and collapse in Woodson within itself as well as the airbags didn't go off upon rear-ending a vehicle they came to a sudden stop in front of me at least 25 miles per hour

Filed Apr 15, 2019 · Airbags, Suspension · 175,000 miles · OH

The frame on my 2005 toyota 4runner is severely rusted. I have had multiple pieces fall off my SUV, some while driving. This includes the front skid plate, transmission lines, and other small components. The frame on my SUV is coming apart. Rather large pieces are 'flaking' off. It is plain to see where the metal is separating. I recently discovered that the front impact sensors have rusted loose of the frame and are now dangling free. This leaves my SUV susceptible to the airbags not inflating during a front-end crash. The above has been occurring over the last few years. I have opened case #1707170870 with toyota, but they have told me that there is no remedy for my vehicle.

Filed Jun 14, 2018 · Airbags · FL

Air bag warning light is on, always on, in motion, park. It won't go off.

Filed May 20, 2017 · Airbags · NY

This toyota dealer at plaza toyota 2699 nostrand aveue brooklyn new york 11210 told me there is a recall on my 2005 toyota 4runner sr5 4.0l v6 . I said to the service manager what recall I never get a letter from the federal safety agency stating that. Can you verify if this toyota has a recall thank you for your cooperation

Filed Dec 31, 2016 · Airbags · 165,000 miles · CA

Air bag warning light does not turn off.

Filed Dec 1, 2016 · Airbags · 74,000 miles · WA

The federal safety agency recall number: 16v065 recall date: february 2, 2016 - it has been 10 months since this recall was issued with no resolution by toyota. My complaint is the amount of time it is taking to fix this recall and/or trying to ignore it because my vehicle is an older model.

Filed Nov 14, 2016 · Airbags · MA

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2005 toyota 4runner. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v065000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Oct 13, 2016 · Airbags · 175,000 miles · CO

Inquiring about a recall notice received back in feb. 2016 and still no info. On fixing airbag problem. Do not understand why toyota is taking so long to get parts out to local dealerships to fix a dangerous problem.

Filed Dec 15, 2014 · Acceleration, Airbags · 76,000 miles · FL · crash · 1 injury

In miami, fl. At intersection of waterway drive and sw. 72 ave. Made left turn under rain, (all day raining) I lost control of the vehicle after turn. Came to a stand still and momentarily, I accelerated towards a tree aprox. 15 feet away, vehicle crashed against tree so severely that passenger side of frame bent bad (declared total lost by state farm insurance). Air bag did not deploy. I hit my against head against the windshield, hit steering wheel with rib cage, I was taken to south miami hospital emergency room. After two cat scans and two x-rays I was sent home to follow- up with my primary care physician I am still in pain mainly neck an shoulders and lately my lower back. Still have trouble sleeping, etc. Cannot do house chores. Pcp forbidden any type of exercise for the time being. Please advise. I surrendered the car to state farm insurance but did not sign the title over to them yet. I was unable to drive for over a month. Thanks in advance. Please contact me...updated 01/14/15

Questions about the 2005 Toyota 4RUNNER airbags

Does the 2005 Toyota 4RUNNER have airbags problems?

Owners have filed 19 complaints about the airbags of the 2005 Toyota 4RUNNER, 4% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2005 Toyota 4RUNNER airbags problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 76,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2005 Toyota 4RUNNER airbags?

Yes, 1 recall: 16V065000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Toyota 4RUNNER have bad airbags?

The Toyota 4RUNNER model years with the most airbags complaints are 2011 (112 complaints), 2010 (92 complaints) and 2012 (70 complaints).

Other 2005 Toyota 4RUNNER problems

Body 185Suspension 77Brakes 32Engine 31Acceleration 29Steering 29Visibility 26Transmission 25Tires 12Electrical 9Wheels 7Fuel system 6Seats 6Driver assistance 4Seat belts 1

VIN decoder

See the problems and recalls for an exact car

Buying a used 2005 Toyota 4RUNNER?

Check the exact car before you pay: accidents, salvage or flood titles, odometer readings and previous owners.

Check its history