2003 Toyota Avalon: airbag warning light

Filed Dec 31, 2018 · Airbags, Seat belts · 230,807 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota avalon. While driving on several occasions, the SRS warning indicator illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was taken to beechmont toyota (8667 beechmont ave, cincinnati, oh 45255, (513) 388-3800) to be diagnosed, but the mechanic was unable to retrieve a fault code. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 230,807.

Filed Feb 23, 2018 · Airbags, Seats · 174,457 miles · CO

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota avalon. The contact stated that the air bag indicator illuminated. The contact called a local dealer (pueblo toyota, 2220 u s 50 w, pueblo, co 81008) where it was diagnosed that the driver's seat needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and did not assist. The failure mileage was 174,457.

Filed Sep 8, 2017 · Airbags · 150,000 miles · TX

Air bag indicator and seat belt not on indicators keep coming on intermittently. Dealer can't do anything about it unless these indicator comes on when they do the test drive. So it's not always reproducible by the dealership.

Filed May 11, 2017 · Airbags · 136,000 miles · IL · crash

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 toyota avalon. While driving approximately 20 MPH, the air bag warning indicator illuminated and the front driver and passenger side air bags deployed and caused the vehicle to run over a curb. There were no injuries and a police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard. The vehicle was later towed to the dealer, but was neither diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and their legal department wrote to the contact, stating that the failure was not recall related. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v043000 (air bags). The failure mileage was 136,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Sep 21, 2016 · Airbags · 185,000 miles · MO

The recall remedy for the federal safety agency campaign 15v043000 is a failure. An identical symptom to the original problem has recurred on two occasions (intermittent illumination of the SRS system warning light). Prior to the recall, we attempted to have the error code diagnosed by the dealership following illumination of this warning lamp. However, no error codes were stored. Now, the dealership (lou fusz, st. Louis) claims that they must charge us to attempt to read any stored codes. Obviously, toyota engineers do not know what the problem is after having a first recall that failed followed by a second recall and now recurrence of identical symptoms.

Filed May 28, 2016 · Airbags · IL

The SRS side airbag system light flashes while driving, states that they fixed it but still airbag system light flashes while drive, it was a recall.

Filed Mar 13, 2016 · Airbags · OH

I had gone to walker auto group located at 8457 springboro pike, miamisburg, oh 45342-4503 both on 2/2/2015 and again on 4/7/2015 to perform the e0g recall repair on the sir sub harness. Both times they advised they did not have to part and would contact me when it was in. It is now 3/12/2016 and no call or contact in regards to this recall repair. My air bag light continues to flash and per the notification I had received to get this addressed it advised to file a complaint if I thought this matter had not been addressed in a timely fashion. It has been almost a year and this issue is still a problem.

Filed Feb 28, 2016 · Airbags, Electrical · CA

We own a 2003 toyota avalon. We received the safety recall notice regarding the supplemental restraint system (SRS) electronic control unit (ecu) for this vehicle in march of 2014. The red airbag light in the dash has been on, making the vehicle unsafe to operate. Since this involves the very safety and well-being of my family, we called the local west covina dealer, at least four (4) times and made at least one (1) drive-in visit, to get this matter resolved. Each time we were told there was no ' SRS ecu ' replacement part available. On our last attempt to reach out to them, we left a message for the service advisor at the west covina toyota location and was not even given the courtesy of a return phone call. We are thoroughly disappointed and frustrated! Since this places our family at great risk of harm and endangers their well-being, out of desperation, we are reaching out to you. It has now been over two (2) years since receipt of the initial safety recall notice. Surely, this is sufficient time to be able to rectify the problem! Please feel free to contact via email at either [xxx] to discuss this matter. Or, you may reach out to us by phone at [xxx](h) or [xxx] (c). It is my hope that your assistance will provide the impetus needed to resolve this matter. Sincerely yours, [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).'

Filed Feb 24, 2016 · Airbags · 113,500 miles · WI

Rec'd both notifications last year, but this exceeds reasonable amount of time waiting for a fix. One day last spring (2015) I had just started the car while in my driveway. The airbag indicator lite stayed on longer than usual. Also, my seat belt tightened up on me by itself while driving in town. I also smelled hot wires another time. I called toyota several times and was told the part is unavailable, though I explained my issues. I requested the airbag be disconnected which they refused to do. I called toyota again on 2/22/16. They said the part is in, but the manager of the dealership (toyota) states they won't replace it in my vehicle unless the airbag light is on. Does that mean I will have fair warning? Does that mean I will have to drive a dangerous vehicle about 50+ miles to the nearest dealer to have it fixed at that time? This is nuts! I am angry! I will be calling the federal trade commission next, which traffic safety referred me to. I still owe $4,400 on my car and will be unable to trade it in without the recall being completed.

Filed Feb 19, 2016 · Airbags · 80,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota avalon. While driving at various speeds, the air bag warning light illuminated. The failure recurred intermittently. The contact received a notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v043000 (air bags); however, the part or remedy for the recall was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Feb 11, 2016 · Airbags · 50,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota avalon. The contact stated that when the ignition was turned to the on position, the driver side air bag warning indicator illuminated intermittently. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the vehicle was experiencing issues from the open recall on the vehicle and the air bag may not deploy in the event of a crash. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and stated that the VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v043000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available. Updated 04/13/16*lj updated 04/19/16.

Filed Jan 18, 2016 · Airbags · 49,984 miles · VA

Takata recall - I received a recall notice approximately a year ago and have called my dealer and toyota. They inform me that parts are not available. The airbag light has come on and off several times, but hasn't stayed on. I am concerned about driving the vehicle and having an accident and/or injury due to this problem. I was driving the vehicle on the interstate at the time. This recall concerns the supplemental restraint system electronic control module.