Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota avalon. While driving various speeds, the steering wheel seized and the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The contact stated that extra strength was needed to steer the vehicle and the failure occurred periodically. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 122,000.
2004 Toyota Avalon: airbag warning light
53 of the 205 complaints about the 2004 Toyota Avalon describe airbag warning light.
- owner complaints
- 53
- of this car's complaints
- 26%
- typical mileage
- 70,000
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 6 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Airbag warning light by model year
What owners say
#15v043 the airbag indicator light blinking, never stops, whether driving or parked. I purchased this car used, in maryland, where it passed their inspection and will pass my inspection in pennsylvania, but does concern me. I sold my 1999 toyota avalon xl to my granddaughter and never had this problem. According to the car fax this vehicle never got a recall, but got the recall # from the internet. Seems this is a problem that the toyota avalon has, along with many other vehicles.
Took car to don mcgill 3times ,took it to joe myers today and the SRS light is still on ,they say they completed the recall ,but I need a dr side air bag it has a dtc b0116 I'm going to check connections . It's my moms car and I want to be sure it's working.and safe no shrapmetal.
Airbag light came on and spent 2000 dollars at don mcgill toyota to have drivers side airbag replaced. About a 1000 miles ( 3 months) later, the light is back on with the same code. Dealer so far is unable to find the problem. This is a reoccurring problem. I am concerned about inadvertent airbag deployment as well as losing the use of my car while the dealer tries to figure out the problem. I think they are just throwing expensive parts at it hoping something works,
Since at least 2008 the airbag warning light has come on at random times. I took the car into a dealer in 2008. They failed to fix it. I took it in again. They failed to fix it. In 20014 there was a recall. It failed to fix it. 2016 there was another recall. It failed to fix the issue. Toyota is unwilling to take responsibility to fix the issue or is incompetent.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota avalon. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the vehicle needed a new fuel cap. The contact received notice of the federal safety agency campaign 14v147000 (air bags). The vehicle was not repaired for the air bag issue. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not provided.
Car was taken in 05/2016 for recall work to replace SRS and ecu. After recall repair, intermittent pax side airbag light flashes on and off saying passenger airbag issue. Dealer refuses to do more than specified recall replacement. We now cannot tell if we have airbags that will work and if the restraint system will tension the seat belts in an accident. The additional issue is that the front springs and struts have a flaw that makes a well aligned car, pull left. We are replacing this toyota flaw at our own expense despite the presence of a service notice.
"takata recall: in august of 2009 the airbag light came on while driving; I took car to toyota dealer ,technician road tested the car and said the airbag light did not come on. The airbags light continued coming on at different times,but did not stay on constantly. In july of 2014 I received a recall notice from toyota, remedy was done, on january 06,2015. This remedy did not work so I was notified in march 2016 that a remedy was ready, and to take my car to the toyota dealer and the remedy would be installed. Since april 07, 2016 my car has been in and out of the dealership because the airbag light is still coming on especially during warm weather, I got my car back from the toyota dealership on april 28. 2016 for the second time, drove it on the weekend about 64 miles round trip the airbag light came on and off to and from my trip. My car has approx.103,900 miles but the problem started before that mileage and toyota did not say it was due to how many miles the car had been driven.
Complaint to the administrator: SRS & ecu recall notice: "original remedy for this safety recall (toyota #e0g), announced in march, 2014." I received the "urgent safety recall" notice on april 3, 2015. Your website today gives: the federal safety agency recall number: 15v043 / recall date: january 27, 2015 / manufacturer recall number: esg, and states under remedy that when a remedy becomes available, toyota will update. My printed notice from toyota says: "we will send you another notification once these preparations are complete." I have not rec'd anything from toyota. So it has been more than two years I have been driving a possibly unsafe vehicle.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota avalon. While driving at various speeds, the air bag warning light illuminated. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the SRS and ecu needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 45,664. Updated 05/26/16*lj
Dash lights keep coming on showing air bags icon and we have a recall dated in october 2015 and stated that the sub-wire harness was installed and the the SRS ecu was not replaced. Every time I call my local toyota dealership I find out that toyota has not sent the replacement parts. I use [xxx] in sylacauga, al 35150: phone [xxx]. Getting worried that the air bags might deploy on us and cause us to wreck. Toyota is dragging feet! My phone is [xxx] and car is in wife's name [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Toyota has issued a recall for the supplemental restraint system and electronic control unit in march 2015. Toyota says that there is no remedy available. I am very concerned about my airbags deploying accidentally. I do not feel that toyota is taking my safety or my family's safety seriously. The recall I received clearly states that they know how to fix the problem "replacement of the SRS ecu is now also required for this safety recall to be complete," it just seems that they won't. It has been over a year that I have been driving a car in which I am not confident. Please make toyota execute this recall in a more timely manner.
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 will be sending Safety Recall Follow-Up Notices to remind owners whose vehicles have not yet had...
- 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
Air bags: frontal
- What is wrong
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 Toyota Corolla vehicles manufactured December 28, 2001, to May 2, 2004, 2003-2004 Toyota Corolla Matrix vehicles manufactured January 6, 2002, to April 29, 2004, 2003-2004 Avalon vehicles manufactured June 5, 2002, to December 20, 2004, and 2003-2004 Pontiac Vibe vehicles manufactured January 18, 2002, to April 27, 2004. Due to electrical noise, a component in the air bag control module may fail, causing the front air bags, side air bags, and/or seatbelt pretensioners to deploy inadvertently while the vehicle is being operated.
- Risk
- Inadvertent deployment of the air bags or the seat belt pretensioners increases the risk of an injury or crash.
- Remedy
- Toyota will notify their owners. Pontiac Vibe owners will be notified by GM. Dealers will replace the air bag control module, free of charge. The recall began on August 24, 2015. Toyota owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1‑800‑331‑4331. GM issued an interim notification to owners on March 27, 2015. The recall began on August 24, 2015. Pontiac owners may call 1‑800‑620‑7668. Note: This recall supersedes recalls 13V‑029 and 14V‑147. Vehicles that had a noise filter installed as the remedy for one of those campaigns need to have the air bag control module replaced under this campaign.
Recall number 15V043000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2004 Toyota Avalon airbag light
Is airbag warning light a common problem on the 2004 Toyota Avalon?
53 of 205 owner complaints about the 2004 Toyota Avalon (26%) mention airbag warning light. The model year with the most reports is 2004.
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There is 1 recall and 6 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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