2001 Toyota Avalon: airbags did not deploy in a crash

Filed Sep 14, 2023 · Airbags · CA · crash

The contact stated that the son owns a 2001 Toyota Avalon. While the son was driving approximately 5 mph, a second vehicle crashed into the front of the vehicle. During the crash, the air bags did not deploy. The contact indicated that after the crash the air bag light activated and remained illuminated. No injuries were reported. A police report was taken. The vehicle was later towed from the scene. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The local dealer was not notified. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Sep 14, 2023 · Airbags · 92,000 miles · CA · crash

The contact owns a 2001 Toyota Avalon. The contact stated that while her son was driving at low speeds in a parking area, he was involved in a collision with the rear passenger side of the vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed, but no injuries were reported. The air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but was unable to assist. The failure mileage was 92,000.

Filed Jun 23, 2020 · Airbags · 99,000 miles · MO · crash · 2 injuries

Tl* the contact owned a 2001 toyota avalon. The contact stated that while her brother was stopped at a sign, a vehicle crashed into another vehicle causing that vehicle to crash into the contact's vehicle from the rear. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact stated that the driver sustained cracked ribs, neck and back injuries and the driver in one of the other vehicle sustained unknown injuries that needed medical attention. The vehicle was towed to a towing lot. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 99,000.

Filed Apr 6, 2017 · Airbags, Steering · 200,000 miles · GA · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owned a 2001 toyota avalon. While driving 45 MPH, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver without warning. As a result, the contact crashed into an embankment after the vehicle rolled over three times. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained bruises and cuts to the body, injuries to the neck, both knees, and the left ankle. Medical attention was required. The vehicle was towed and deemed destroyed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 200,000.

Filed Sep 24, 2014 · Acceleration, Airbags · 140,000 miles · OH · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owned a 2001 toyota avalon. While driving 5 MPH, the vehicle accelerated without warning. As a result, the vehicle crashed into a store window. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained chest injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000.

Filed Sep 8, 2014 · Acceleration, Airbags · OH · crash · 1 injury

2001 toyota avalon. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle unintended acceleration. *smd the consumer stated as he pulled into a parking space, at less than 5 MPH, with his foot on the brake, the vehicle suddenly accelerated at a high rate of speed. The vehicle did not stop even with his foot on the brake at full force and eventually he crashed onto a large 12 by 10 window of a building some 50 feet away. The air bags did not deploy. The consumer suffered some bruising. The vehicle was totaled.

Filed Mar 22, 2006 · Airbags · 60,000 miles · WV · crash · 1 injury

Dt*: the contact stated while traveling 15-20 MPH on icy roads the driver lost control of the vehicle. There was prior braking and the vehicle passenger side front door struck a tree. The airbags did not deploy. There was a police report taken at the scene. Both occupants were wearing seatbelts, but the passenger sustained a minor cut. The vehicle was towed to the dealership where the insurance company deemed the vehicle totaled. The manufacturer sent an engineering analyst associate who determined the airbags should not have deployed.

Filed Jul 13, 2001 · Airbags · CA · crash

Consumer was involved in a front and rear end collisons while traveling 30-35mph. Airbag sensor was scraped, and exposed; but the airbags failed to deploy. There was no prior warning that airbags were inoperative. Manufacturer has been contacted, but no response as of yet. Please provide further details.

Filed Jul 6, 2001 · Airbags · TX · crash · 1 injury

Vehicle was at standstill when it was rearended with great speed and pushed into vehicle in front. Trunk was pushed into back seat. Vehicle in front and consumers vehicle were totalled. Airbags did not deploy, consumer hit steering wheel, and required 20 stitches in his face.

Filed Feb 10, 2001 · Airbags · CA · crash

I hit a large steer at night while accellerating from a stop. Impact was severe and resulted in a total loss of the car. The air bags did not deploy. Was told by dealer that because the initial impact with the steer was his legs and little resistance was not enough to trigger the air bags. The severity of damage to front end, hood, and roof made me wonder if another sensor would be appropriate higher up which would trigger the air bags. Your opinion and comments would be appreciated. Hood, li