2004 Toyota Camry Solara airbags problems

Filed Aug 12, 2018 · Airbags · CA

My husband was replacing door handle when he took off the left front door panel, he found that the airbag sensor has disintegrated from the inside out. We took pictures took it into dublin ca toyota. They will not repair this. I then had some repair work done on the right side of my car and the owner of the shop also reported that the same thing on the right side . He stated that this is a default and it could very likely cause the airbag to go off prematurely or not work if there was an impact , that this was a danger to who ever was driving my car. I have photos and also a report from dublin toyota . I'm not only in fear for my safety but the fact that toyota shows no concern for my safety and how many others could have the same issue. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Jun 9, 2017 · Acceleration, Airbags · 109,000 miles · OK · crash · 1 injury

Pulling into a disabled retail parking space at very low speed, car lurched forward and hit the metal parking pole, damaging the front bumper and hood. Eyewitness to collision incident confirms this. Car was barely in motion and my foot was on the brake. I received whiplash requiring medical attention and injury to my right knee. Automotive repair company states impact was so severe that frame was bent, resulting in the insurance company declaring vehicle a total loss. However, the air bag never deployed even though the bumper damage occurred right at the air bag location on driver side. Toyota solara air bag should have deployed. The sudden lurch forward should not have occurred since my foot was on the brake at the time and barely moving. Pictures available. Police report not possible as they do not come to private parking property. Vehicle still drivable, so it was taken to toyota-approved auto repair shop.

Filed Apr 20, 2017 · Airbags, Brakes · 85,100 miles · FL · crash · 1 injury

On march 6, 2016, moving west on a residential street at about 20 MPH 10:45 p.m., less than 500' from home. Crystal clear night. Car freezes, steering & brakes lock, car lurches forward and keeps much higher speed. With both arms, I pulled car from head-on with utility pole to very high palm tree. Head-on ith tree, airbag releases, white smoke coming from hood. I turned car off, took keys, car engine continues as did horn blowing & white smoke. It took three aaa trucks to remove car from tree trunk, with steering and brakes still locked. Car was alone on a neighborhood road moving west, driver alone, very residential with people walking dogs, pilots and stews running, joggers and pups and cats prowling. No one was around. A guard from a gated community on the street's north side was the 1st to appear. Eventually 4 poloce officers were there, one talked to me often.

Filed Aug 31, 2016 · Airbags · 98,000 miles · WA · crash · 1 injury

I hit a parked van on the front end. Neither of my airbags deployed. I have had a mri done because of the pain, and have several vertebreas involved. I need physical therapy, shots or surgery to help with pain. I cannot afford these resources. I need to file a claim against the insurance company, or product liability form to receive the physical help I need. Unless toyota would rather settle with me alone, this will need to become a public matter. I was driving and hit a parked van. The sun was setting, skinny roads with no lines dividing each lane. Personal neighborhood st. Personally, I do not remember the exact date.

Filed Feb 25, 2016 · Airbags · MD

Tamara recall my airbag light been on for about two year, I don't know what the cause is and I'm really concerned due to the fact that I am pregnant. I'm concerned about the airbag deploying while driving and fear the safety of my unborn child and myself.

Filed Nov 15, 2014 · Airbags · 85,000 miles · CA

Dashboard of my vehicle is so severely cracked from the drivers side to the passenger side, I am concerned the airbag could be deployed without cause.

Filed Apr 27, 2014 · Airbags · FL

Severe cracking over air bag cover on passenger side. Fear that air bags are compromised and will not deploy or deploy prematurely. Also that sharp pieces of broken dashboard will harm others in car.

Filed Feb 3, 2014 · Airbags, Body · NC

Dashboard has been cracking for a while now and getting worse. The cracks are all around the glove box where the airbag is located. I keep my car in the garage. Very concerned the airbag will deploy while driving.

Filed Oct 29, 2013 · Acceleration, Airbags · 33,265 miles · GA · crash · 2 injuries

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota camry solara. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 MPH, the vehicle unexpectedly increased acceleration. The brake pedal traveled to the floorboard upon being depressed and failed to respond after repeated attempts made by the contact. The contact then crashed into a tree and a row of bushes. The vehicle continued to accelerate and then crashed into a brick house. The air bags filed to deploy with the impact. The front seat passenger suffered injuries to the left side of her body. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer for investigation. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 33,265. Updated 12/04/13*lj updated 12/9/2013

Filed Oct 2, 2013 · Airbags · 149,611 miles · TX

You have several service notices to replace the seat covers for the seatbelt light remaining on also complaints on the air bag problems not just on the solara but also on just the camry. The airbag warning light on the dash has come on and off since the car was new. It now is on most of the time. As I understand it when it is on it disables the airbag system which is dangerous. The "buckle safety switch" among other things may be the problem. Toyota has had problems in these areas with other models and made recalls. The same defects may be in other models and they have not yet recalled or repaired the cars. They should fix their defects for free fast prior to someone getting killed.toyota just wants to charge me a thousand dollars to replace the entire airbag system on the passenger side, don't you think this is a little much when an inoperative safety system with your knowledge could end up in a liability suit if something did happen.