Tl* the contact owns a 2002 toyota avalon. While operating the vehicle, the air bag sensor illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that there was a loose electrical wire. The failure was not repaired. Months later, the vehicle crashed into a second vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. No further information regarding the crash was provided. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 300,000.
2002 Toyota Avalon: airbags did not deploy in a crash
11 of the 116 complaints about the 2002 Toyota Avalon describe airbags did not deploy in a crash.
- owner complaints
- 11
- of this car's complaints
- 9%
- typical mileage
- 162,000
- 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
During a front-end collision in which my car was stopped and rammed into by another vehicle the air bag inflation sensor was sheared off it's mounting bracket. The air bag failed to inflate because the sensor failed to detect the impact.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 toyota avalon. The contact stated that while driving at a low speed, the brake pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to stop. The contact applied excessive force to the brakes again but the brakes failed to respond. As a result, the contact crashed into the rear of another vehicle. The driver's side air bag failed to deploy. The contact sustained sternum and heart bruises that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 162,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 toyota avalon. While driving approximately 65 MPH, the driver of the vehicle crashed into a cement divider on the highway. The air bags did not deploy. The police reported to the scene and a report was filed. The driver of the vehicle and the contact, who was in the front passenger seat, was transported to the hospital by ambulance. The driver of the vehicle suffered a neck injury and the contact suffered a concussion and fractured vertebrae requiring surgery. The contact stated prior to the crash the air bag light would illuminate intermittently. The vehicle was destroyed. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000. ...updated 08-10-12 *bf updated 08/14/2012
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 toyota avalon. The contact was driving 30 MPH during inclement weather when the vehicle suddenly accelerated and crashed into an embankment. The air bags did not deploy and the vehicle was destroyed. The contact was not injured during the crash. The contact called the manufacturer and filed a complaint. The manufacturer also stated that an engineer would be sent to inspect the vehicle. The manufacturer inspected the vehicle but did not give any details of what caused the crash. The failure mileage was 101,000.
S10 appropriate handling re toyota recent recall customer service action fm owner of 2002 toyota avalon involved in accident in 2004 and the side airbags did not deploy.
Airbag light on 2002 toyota avalon with 65000 miles was flashing and took to dealer. Diagnosed with b1141 code -side airbag sensor assembly malfunction. Cost to repair included complete replacement of the driver seat at $2000. Find this cost unreasonable and don't trust dealer that there is not a cheaper way to fix. Interesting that I had two side collisions and in either case, side airbag did not deploy. Defective airbag assembly should be replaced at no charge due to safety issue.
The vehicle was involved in a side collision, and the side air bags did not deploy. *mr *tt
Email fwd fm fhwa request procedure for reporting matter re failure of side airbag to deploy *mr the side airbag failed to deploy when the vehicle was hit on the drivers side by a driver going through a red light. Scc
The vehicle was involved in a head on collision while driving 15 MPH yet the frontal air bags did not deploy.
At about 35 MPH, I broad sided a car that ran a stop sign. The entire front end of my vehicle was crushed to the point of pushing the radiator into the engine block. The crash also colapsed the upper and lower portions of the unibody frame on the front end ($11,500 in damage). The front airbags never deployed. The sensors were even pushed back and dislocated. Passenger sustained three broken bones and bruises. Driver has whiplash. If there is ever a case that airbags should deploy, this is one.
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 2002 Toyota Avalon no deployment
Is airbags did not deploy in a crash a common problem on the 2002 Toyota Avalon?
11 of 116 owner complaints about the 2002 Toyota Avalon (9%) mention airbags did not deploy in a crash. The model year with the most reports is 2000.
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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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