Airbags failed to deploy
2002 Toyota Camry: airbags did not deploy in a crash
49 of the 953 complaints about the 2002 Toyota Camry describe airbags did not deploy in a crash.
- owner complaints
- 49
- of this car's complaints
- 5%
- typical mileage
- 40,003
- recalls
- 3
Is there a fix? There are 3 recalls and 12 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Airbags did not deploy in a crash by model year
What owners say
Tl* the contact owned a 2002 toyota camry. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle's speed control malfunctioned. The vehicle failed to stop accelerating while turning, even with the brake pedal depressed. The contact approached a red light and crashed into a parked vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed, but was not completed by the officer. The contact was informed that the report would become available within ten days. The contact sustained two broken arms, a fracture to the second and fifth ribs, a dislocated wrist (side unknown), a broken right ankle, and bruises to the right leg. Medical attention was required in the form of surgery (bone reset). The vehicle was destroyed and towed. The contact stated that the front end of the vehicle was smashed into the interior of the other vehicle near the passenger seat. A dealer and the manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.
Takata recall? I was involved in a frontal collision at 45mph and the air bag did not deploy. I was injured as a result.
My car was involved in an accident that resulted in it being totaled; and the airbags did not deploy.
I had a wreck in jan., 7th, 2005. I was traveling below the speed limit and the lady in front of me was dead stopped and I cold not stop my car. I hit her stopped car, doing 45 MPH and my airbags did not deploy! Now the airbag on the passenger side, is not right. It has moved and separated as if it is about to pop open, since the wreck and the people that did the service on my car to fix the front end (via my insurance co. - usaa) have had it looked at and they will not do anything about it. The cover has moved even more, since my wreck in jan. 7th, 2015 and I am really scared. My 84 year old mother and my service dog ride in the passenger seat. Please help me before it deploys in her face!
I was driving southbound on lakeshore dr when with no warning of a turn signal a tow truck driver cut me off and slowed almost to a complete stop. I had no choice but to brace for impact as I stomped down on my brakes. The entire front end of my car was totaled as the front right end of my car made impact with the left rear end of his tow truck. After the dist settled I looked around and realized that no airbags deployed. I found this realization extremely alarming, not only for the chest pain that I was experiencing on my right side which I felt was from my chest hitting the steering wheel (even thought I was indeed wearing my seatbelt) but because earlier this year toyota had come out with a recall list, and when I called to find out if my car was on the recall list I was told no. I don't know how my car was looked over but this is a situation that should be immediately rectified. Thank god my situation wasn't worse than it was and my 5 year old son was not in the car, but there are others on the road who may not meet the same outcome.
Both front air bags did not deploy in a head on collision. Car was totaled and both passengers, belted in front seat were injured.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 toyota camry. The contact stated that while attempting a turn, the vehicle suddenly accelerated and caused the contact to lose control of the vehicle. The contact crashed into the curb and then a tree. The vehicle rolled over and the front driver and passenger side air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained severe injuries to the left arm, which was partially separated. A police report was filed of the incident. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 60,000.
Air bags failed to deploy on a frontal crash that pushed dash into my knees and engine back about 1 ft. I don't think I was injured because I braced the impact. Just whiplash and soreness in arms and knees. The car is currently being stored at the insurance company lot but will be junked in the next few days.
Tl* the contact owned a 2002 toyota camry. The contact was driving approximately 10 MPH when another vehicle crashed into the vehicle and the air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed and all three occupants of the vehicle were reported injured. The vehicle was destroyed and towed an insurance lot. The failure was not diagnosed. The failure mileage was unknown. The VIN was unavailable.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 toyota camry. While driving 15 MPH, the vehicle was struck by another vehicle on the front passenger side and the side air bags did not deploy. The current and failure mileages were approximately 171,000. Updated 07/29/10 *bf the consumer stated he received a recall notice from toyota regarding a recall for the side air bags. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for an inspection and the consumer was informed the side air bags were ok. Updated 08/03/10.
While I was pulling my 2002 toyota camry into my driveway with foot on brake pedal (and brake lights on- my neighbor witnessed), the car surged forward despite me trying to jam brake even harder. This resulted in me crashing into my house and partly damaging the wall and garage. The impact was high enough to shift the stucco off the foundation. Surprisingly, the airbag did not go off. The impact dented the front fenders of my car quite badly though. In 8 years of driving this car, I have never experienced such surge in acceleration in such short distance (my driveway is about 20ft max). I turned off the ignition at the same time the impact occurred, which stopped the car. I have filed a complaint w/ toyota.
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.
- Special service campaing involving the replacement of the driver-side front airbag
- Subject regarding sst, 09082-30801, wire harness c supplies for airbag deployment
- Supplemental information regarding sst wire harness c (for airbag deployment)
Related recalls
Air bags: side/window
- What is wrong
- On certain vehicles equipped with curtain shield air bags (csa), one or both of the curtain air bags may be twisted near the inflator due to improper assembly.
- Risk
- If this occurs, the csa may not deploy rapidly enough when activated in a side impact collision. This may result in failure to provide the intended head protection, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the csas and replace the air bag assembly if necessary. The recall began on august 6, 2004. Owners should contact toyota at 1‑800‑331‑4331.
Recall number 04V346000 · Recall details
Air bags: frontal
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with a three-spoke style steering wheel. During air bag deployment, it is possible that the bottom seam of the front driver's side air bag module cover (horn pad) could be torn away allowing the bottom portion of the cover to completely detach from the air bag module.
- Risk
- If this should occur, there is a possibility that the detached bottom portion may strike the driver causing personal injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the driver's side air bag module. Owner notification began december 28, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact toyota at 1‑800‑331‑4331 or lexus at 1‑888‑333‑9376.
Recall number 01V372000 · Recall details
Air bags: frontal
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Incomplete deployment of the front passenger side air bag could occur in the event of a crash.
- Risk
- Unexpected air bag deployment can result in occupant injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the front passenger side air bag assembly. Both owners were notified by telephone and arrangements have been made to correct this problem. This campaign is 100% completed. Both owners have been notified and their vehicles repaired.
Recall number 01V306000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2002 Toyota Camry no deployment
Is airbags did not deploy in a crash a common problem on the 2002 Toyota Camry?
49 of 953 owner complaints about the 2002 Toyota Camry (5%) mention airbags did not deploy in a crash. The model year with the most reports is 2007.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2002 Toyota Camry?
There are 3 recalls and 12 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2002 Toyota Camry
Sudden acceleration 144Check engine light 45Door locks 43Stalling 35ABS 33Brake failure 31Jerking 29Pulling 23Grinding brakes 22Engine failure 19Overheating 19Fire or smoke 14Hesitation 13Tire blowout 11Knocking 9Adaptive cruise 8Transmission failure 8Harsh shifting 7Power steering loss 7Spongy pedal 7Airbag light 6Loss of power 6Headlights 5Misfire 5Won't start 5
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