Tl*the contact owns a 1999 toyota avalon. While driving 20 MPH, a vehicle crashed into the middle passenger side of the contact's vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. Both occupants were wearing seat belts and were transported to the hospital. The front passenger sustained four fractured ribs, a fractured pelvis, and a fractured coxae. The driver sustained a contusion under his right side rib. The vehicle was destroyed and towed. The current and failure mileages were 80,600. Updated 01-11-08. *kb updated 12/31/07
1999 Toyota Avalon: airbags did not deploy in a crash
5 of the 92 complaints about the 1999 Toyota Avalon describe airbags did not deploy in a crash.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 5%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 5 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Airbags did not deploy in a crash by model year
What owners say
Air bag light came on intermittently. Vehicles air bag would not deploy upon impact. *ak
Consumer was traveling 15-20mph in dry weather conditions, while turning out of a parking lot, another vehicle traveling at 45-50mph hit consumer's vehicle head on. Front & side airbags didn't deploy. Hood and bumper were severly damaged. Toyota was sending an inspector to determine a reason for no deployment of air bags.
Consumer was driving at 35 MPH and rear ended the vehicle in front. Upon impact, driver's side air bag didn't deploy, and shoulder belt failed to hold consumer from hitting the steering wheel, resulting in a broken sternum.
Was involved in a head-on collsion. Upon impact, both driver's side and passenger's side air bags didn't deploy.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Toyota Safety Recall and Service Campaign
- Revision notice
- Toyota vehicles are equipped with Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS), including various airbags and in...
- Toyota vehicles are equipped with SRS, including various airbags and in some models, seat belt...
- Toyota: information provided for replacing the seat covers for vehicles equipped with side airbags.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1999 Toyota Avalon no deployment
Is airbags did not deploy in a crash a common problem on the 1999 Toyota Avalon?
5 of 92 owner complaints about the 1999 Toyota Avalon (5%) mention airbags did not deploy in a crash. The model year with the most reports is 2000.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1999 Toyota Avalon?
There are 0 recalls and 5 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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