I was just in my second front end collision and for the second time, my front airbags did not deploy. The first instance, I hit a deer head on going 75 mph on the interstate. Last week, I T-bone F150 at 35mph - hard enough to make that truck spin around - and had injuries to my head, knee, and hand, and yet the airbag did not deploy once again. In both cases, my car sustained over $10,000 and damage to the front end.
2015 Toyota 4RUNNER: airbags did not deploy in a crash
7 of the 87 complaints about the 2015 Toyota 4RUNNER describe airbags did not deploy in a crash.
- owner complaints
- 7
- of this car's complaints
- 8%
- typical mileage
- 22,000
- recalls
- 2
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls and 6 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Airbags did not deploy in a crash by model year
What owners say
My 4 runner was hit on the passenger side while crossing a intersection. The truck that hit my 4 runner was going at least 40 miles per hr and was a heavy duty pickup truck. On impact the airbags did NOT deploy but the 4 runner went haywire.
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 toyota 4runner sr5. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, when another vehicle failed to stop on a red traffic light, causing the contact to impact the vehicle. Air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained neck, should and back injuries. The contact did seek medical attention as well as was sought physical and chiropractic therapy. The contact stated the other vehicle was totaled but was unaware if anyone was injured. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a collision shop to have repairs completed. The contact called local dealer northtown toyota (1135 millersport hwy, amherst, ny 14226) were made aware of the failure. The vehicle had not been diagnosed as of yet. The contact received notification of an unknown the federal safety agency campaign number 4 months after the accident. The manufacturer had been informed of failure. The failure mileage was 48,000.
Not sure. Wife was driving 2015 4runner into parking lot at low speed and it jumped a tree. Not at all saying it is a toyota issue - just to be on safe side reporting. Air bags did not deploy. Understanding is it just ended up there when she was parking. Epic photo - all the same - worth documenting. She advised she was stopped or just stopped prior to the tree-climb. Pax side was daughter and taking her in for medical today due to complaints of pain and weakness. Police came but did not issue report.
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 toyota 4runner. The contact stated that while stopped at a stop light, the vehicle was rear-ended by another vehicle. The front passenger side seat belt failed to retract causing the contact to lunge forward. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The passenger sustained face, neck, shoulder, and head injuries that required medical attention. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 25,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 toyota 4runner. The contact stated that while attempting to make a right turn, another vehicle failed to stop for a red light and crashed into the driver side of the contact's vehicle. The contact mentioned that the air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained injuries to her shoulders, neck, back and knees which required medical attention. The vehicle was towed and it was unknown if the vehicle was diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, who stated that they would send out an engineer to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 7,000.
Vehicle is brand new with 600 miles on it. Wife driving at speed of 40 MPH, major side impact damage with over $9000 damage and side air bags did not deploy.. Wondering why??
Service bulletins that may apply
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- CSP: On July 30, 2018, a settlement of claims for Economic Loss related to Takata airbag inflators was...
- CSP: Takata CSP Coverage Job Aid
- Toyota Safety Recall and Service Campaign
- Revision notice
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Related recalls
Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2010-2016 4Runner, 2003-2006 Tundra, 2003-2013 Corolla, 2009-2010 Corolla Matrix, 2004-2005 RAV4, 2002-2007 Sequoia, 2011-2013 Sienna, 2008-2012 Scion xB, 2008-2009 Lexus IS-F, 2007-2012 Yaris and Lexus ES350, 2010-2017 Lexus GX460, 2002-2010 Lexus SC430, 2006-2012 Lexus IS250 and IS350 and 2010-2015 Lexus IS250C and IS350C vehicles. These vehicles had their driver or passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
- Risk
- An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- Toyota will notify owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front driver inflator, front passenger airbag inflator, the airbag assembly, or the front passenger airbag sub-assembly and inflator. The recall began November 20, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1‑888‑270‑9371 or Lexus customer service at 1‑800‑255‑3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are J0A, J0B, and J0C. Lexus' numbers for this recall are JLI, JLJ, and JLK.
Recall number 19V741000 · Recall details
Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Toyota 4Runner, 2014-2015 Scion xB, Lexus IS350C, IS250C, 2014 Toyota Sienna, Lexus IS-F, and 2014-2017 Lexus GX460 vehicles sold, or ever registered in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Toyota is also recalling certain 2011-2013 Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Lexus IS250, IS350, 2011-2016 4Runner, 2011-2015 Scion xB, Lexus IS350C, IS250C, 2011-2014 Toyota Sienna, Lexus IS-F, 2011-2017 Lexus GX460, and 2011-2012 Lexus ES350 vehicles ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." Toyota is also recalling certain 2010-2013 Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Lexus IS350, 2010-2016 4Runner, 2010-2013 Lexus IS250, 2010-2015 Scion xB, Lexus IS350C, IS250C, 2010-2017 Lexus GX460, 2010-2014 Lexus IS-F, and 2010-2012 Lexus ES350 vehicles ever registered in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, used as original equipment or replacement equipment (such as after a vehicle crash necessitating replacement of the original air bags), that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
- Risk
- An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- Toyota will notify owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, or replace the air bag assembly. The recall began February 15, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1‑800‑331‑4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are "Zone A" Toyota: G0P, Lexus: GLG; "Zone B" Toyota: G0R, Lexus GLH; "Zone C" Toyota: H0A, and Lexus: HLA.
Recall number 19V005000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2015 Toyota 4RUNNER no deployment
Is airbags did not deploy in a crash a common problem on the 2015 Toyota 4RUNNER?
7 of 87 owner complaints about the 2015 Toyota 4RUNNER (8%) mention airbags did not deploy in a crash. The model year with the most reports is 2004.
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There are 2 recalls and 6 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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