2009 Toyota Camry: airbag warning light

Filed Oct 20, 2023 · Body · TX

The contact owns a 2009 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that the dashboard was melting. The contact stated that the sun was reflecting on the dashboard, which caused the driver’s view to be obstructed. There was a sticky substance on the dashboard. Additionally, the air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was determined that the dashboard needed to be replaced. The dashboard was replaced, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and the contact was informed that the replacement would be an out-of-pocket expense. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Mar 22, 2022 · Airbags, Electrical · TX

At about 60,000 miles, the turn signal popped out making it unsafe to drive. I had the turn signal replaced, then at about 66,000 miles, the horn quit working and the Airbag light came on. This was not only a safety issue but caused the vehicle to fail state inspection. I contacted Toyota to reimburse me for the expense incurred for replacing the Spiral Cable but they refused based on the reason that the 36000 miles warranty had expired. In my opinion, the issue I faced was due to a faulty Spiral Cable and the 36000 miles warranty clause should not apply. There are other Toyota owners who have reported the same issue to the federal safety agency. 2009 Toyota Corolla was recalled for the same defect but Camry was not. Based on the complaints I have seen, Camry should have been recalled too.

Filed Jul 13, 2021 · Airbags · GA

Airbag on drivers side and passenger side is not working properly. Airbag warning lights are always on. Has also caused horn not to work as well. I can’t afford to get this checked out but I did receive a notice of recall about Acura airbags with similarities of what is going on with my Toyota.

Filed Jun 18, 2020 · Acceleration, Airbags · 142,241 miles · CA

Cruise control and horn stopped working and airbag light on.

Filed Aug 18, 2018 · Airbags · LA

My airbag lights on.will not go off.I think I have recall on my airbags.I have not received notice to take my car to dealership yet.airbag light being on for a well now.will not go off.when I crank my car in morning and evening when time for me to get off work.blue smoke coming out my tail pipe. Was not doing that before I had my car in shop..

Filed Mar 29, 2017 · Airbags, Electrical · 160,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota camry. While driving various speeds, the air bag warning indicator inadvertently illuminated and the horn inadvertently failed to function. In addition, when attempting to park and turning the steering wheel to the left, the vehicle veered to the right. Both rear tires made a loud noise, the engine shook violently without warning, and the water hose detached and caused water to leak out. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the shocks were replaced, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000.

Filed Apr 11, 2016 · Airbags · MA

Air bag light goes on , off

Filed Apr 8, 2016 · Airbags · 53,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota camry. When the contact started the vehicle, both the driver and passenger side air bag lights illuminated. An occupant was not seated in the passenger seat. The air bag light remained illuminated until the vehicle was stopped. The vehicle was repaired by the dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 53,000.

Filed Nov 12, 2014 · Airbags · 151,000 miles · MS

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota camry. The contact stated that the air bag warning light remained illuminated. The dealer inspected the vehicle and advised that the spiral cable needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and explained that the vehicle was not included in recall the federal safety agency campaign number 14v168000 (air bags). The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 151,000.

Filed Aug 18, 2014 · Airbags · 42,300 miles · IA

I realized that my SRS lights were staying on. After going through vehicle manual it pointed out that it was due to disabled air bag. I took it to toyota service center to have it diagnosed and they said it was due to faulty spiral cable assembly. It cost me about $550 to get it fixed. I later realized that there were many other toyota cars that were being recalled for the same reason, I am wondering why toyota camry was left out as it seems to have the same issue. I feel that this should be brought to an attention as the lit SRS light could have gone unnoticed if I hadn't been cautious. I had to compare it to my previously taken dashboard picture to figure out if it was out of ordinary.

Filed Feb 14, 2013 · Airbags, Electrical · 40,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota camry. The contact stated that the air bag warning light suddenly illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. After diagnosis, the contact was advised that the wiring harness in the steering column needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. The failure and current mileages were approximately 40,000. Updated 03/15/13*lj updated 03/20/13

Filed Nov 15, 2012 · Electrical · 72,500 miles · KY

A dashboard light came on in my toyota camry, indicating a problem with the airbags or seatbelts (the SRS warning light). The service person at the toyota dealer told me the cause of the warning light was a spiral cable in the steering column. The repair cost me $499.94. A cable does not have moving parts like a brake assembly. In my opinion, a cable should not fail. I learned that toyota issued a recall of tacoma trucks because of the spiral cable. See the two sections below from a 3-8-12 news release. Http://pressroom.toyota.com/releases/customer+faqs+toyota+tacoma+steering+wheel+spiral+cable+assembly+recall.htm 2. What is the condition? Due to the combination of the steering wheel spiral cable design and characteristics unique to the tacoma chassis, friction between the spiral cable and the retainer in the steering wheel spiral cable assembly may occur in some vehicles. Friction over time may result in damage to certain circuits that provide connectivity to the drivers air bag module. If connectivity is lost, the air bag warning lamp will remain illuminated, and the drivers air bag may become deactivated, preventing deployment in the event of a crash. 3. Are there any warnings that this condition has occurred? Yes. The airbag warning light is designed to illuminate when the vehicle is started. It goes off after about 6 seconds, indicating the system is operating as designed. If the airbag warning light remains illuminated after this period, please contact your local toyota dealer for diagnosis and appropriate repair. I suspect the problem with the tacoma truck is also a problem with the camry. Owners should not be required to pay the cost of repairing a part that failed because of a design flaw. Furthermore, there is a safety issue because, in the event of a collision, the failure of the steering wheel airbag puts the driver in danger.