2006 Toyota Camry: airbags did not deploy in a crash

Filed Jun 25, 2026 · Airbags · 240,000 miles · IN · crash · 3 injuries

The contact owned a 2006 Toyota Camry. While the contact's son was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle crashed into a street pole and rolled several times before crashing into a parked vehicle, where it came to a stop. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact's daughter-in-law and the contact's nephew were inside the vehicle during the failure. The vehicle was towed to a local tow yard. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was deemed a total loss. The contact's daughter-in-law and the contact's nephew were transported by ambulance to the local medical center. The contact's son was later taken to the local medical center. The daughter-in-law sustained a minor concussion and a fractured right wrist. The contact’s nephew sustained a minor concussion, a fractured right hand and wrist. The contact's son sustained a whiplash, a minor concussion, and a dislocated right shoulder. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 240,000.

Filed Jan 26, 2021 · Airbags · 230,000 miles · NC · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota camry. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH, the vehicle rear ended the vehicle in front. The contact stated that the air bag failed to deploy on impact. The contact stated that the air bag deploy after her head collided with the steering wheel. The contact sustained head injuries and soreness in the arm and back that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The contact stated that the other driver did not sustained injuries. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard. The dealer nor manufacturer were made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 230,000.

Filed Nov 7, 2019 · Acceleration, Brakes · 149,000 miles · NY · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owned a used 2006 toyota camry. While driving low speeds, the vehicle accelerated independently without warning and the brake pedal failed to operate. As a result, the contact's vehicle crashed head on into a pole. The air bags did not deploy. The contact was leaving a hospital when the failure occurred and was treated at the same hospital for a cracked cervical spine, a cracked jaw, and a cracked tooth. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was totaled and towed to a tow yard. The cause of the failure was not determined. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 149,000. *bf

Filed Sep 26, 2019 · Airbags · 98,000 miles · KS · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owned a 2006 toyota camry. While driving 40 MPH, another vehicle intersected the contact's lane. As a result, the contact crashed into the other vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact sustained bruises to the rib cage and sternum, and was transported via ambulance to the emergency room for medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an impound lot. The contact called lewis toyota of topeka (located at 2951 sw fairlawn rd, topeka, ks 66614, (785) 273-2220) and informed them of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed and was deemed destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 98,000.

Filed Jul 30, 2018 · Acceleration · 71,000 miles · TX · crash

Car was placed in reverse while stopped to parallel park along curb with steering wheel turned slightly to the right. Car accelerator went full throttle with very little driver input. Driver hard pressed the brake to stop, skids marks of rear tires confirm, car kept accelerating, driver turned to avoid a parked vehicle causing the car to aggressively slide sideways up and over the curb while still accelerating. Driver slapped the shifter into neutral and straightened the wheel. The car straightened out and the momentum carried it forward (rather than reverse from the unintended j turn) colliding into a house. Car mileage approximately 71,000. No floor mats in floorboard, no other debris. Air bags did not deploy. No injuries. First reported incident of accelerator (speed control) malfunction.

Filed Jan 13, 2017 · Airbags, Transmission · 57,000 miles · CA · crash · 1 injury

Takata recall. This car was never recalled by the local toyota dealer. Air bags failed to deploy in a one car accident. Camry went around a traffic circle and unexpectedly accelerated. The car hit a curb and hit a mid size tree. The tree was destroyed and the car totaled. The car was on a city street when the accident occurred and the air bags failed to deploy. The owner of the car had to go to the hospital for treatment.

Filed Jun 7, 2016 · Airbags · 140,000 miles · TX · crash · 2 injuries

Tl* the contact owned a 2006 toyota camry. While driving 70 MPH in inclement weather, the contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a tree. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained chest and head injuries that required medical attention. The rear passenger sustained minor head injuries that also required medical attention. The contact was unsure if a police report was filed. The vehicle was towed from the crash scene, but was not diagnosed to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000.

Filed May 7, 2015 · Airbags, Body · 42,500 miles · CA · crash

Traffic light was green, I entered intersection and hit another vehical broadside. My car received damage to the front bumper, the left front fender, and the right front fender. Air bags did not deploy.

Filed Dec 12, 2014 · Acceleration, Airbags · 82,505 miles · SC · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota camry. While driving 5 MPH, the vehicle suddenly accelerated and crashed into a tree. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was not filed and no injuries were reported. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 82,505. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Nov 20, 2014 · Acceleration, Airbags · 87,000 miles · MA · crash · 2 injuries

Vehicle referenced left target, stoughton,ma, parking lot at 12:10pm-11-11-14 (with 7yr old grandson car seated behind driver & driver was in seatbelt). When existing lot, another car backed out of parking space and hit rt, back end of ref car. Driver of ref vehicle looked behind at vehicle that struck her and, as she turned forward & barely stepped on gas to move away from vehicle that hit her, there was a loud clicking noise, tires started spinning and car took off accelerating w/o control of brakes, shift or steering. Ref vehicle hit curb, accelerated up hill from parking lot and went airborne, crashed down into guardrail at approx 45-50mph and airbags did not deploy. Driver is sure ref vehicle would have continued traveling forward if not for guardrail! Driver of vehicle (and grandson) were taken in ambulance to hospital and in triage all day. Driver suffered head and eye injuries and hematomas from neck down. Grandson reported slight back pain and was released. Thankfully, neither of ref vehicle's occupants were maimed or died. After much research, found there are 2006 toyota camrys with etc issues. Again, no control of any aspect of car - could not put in neutral, gear shift just "floated" over all gears when trying to use! Would like for the federal safety agency to inspect gas pedal for "whiskers" or other problems that LED to this. As driver of this vehicle, I can honestly state that I have a great driving record and I am not prone to "driver error" putting foot on gas pedal instead of brake (and accelerating to that distance) and there was no carpet for pedal to stick under. Checked toyota dealership where my mom purchased this car (she passed prior to this).they informed me that there were no recalls for this VIN#. Makes me wonder about airbag deployment as well. None of this should have happened! Any feedback from you would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Filed Apr 22, 2014 · Airbags · 111,000 miles · MD · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota camry. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 MPH, he crashed into another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The contact suffered bruised lungs and cracked ribs. The vehicle was completely destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 111,000. Updated 07/08/14 ma

Filed Jan 6, 2014 · Airbags · 64,000 miles · TX · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota camry. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the contact lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle spun uncontrollably and then rolled over. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained minor lacerations and bruising, and a police report was filed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic but was ruled as being destroyed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 64,000. Updated 02/11/2014