Tl* the consumer owned a 2009 toyota camry. The consumer stated that while traveling at an unknown high rate of speed, a vehicle behind him was tracking him at a close proximity. While attempting to avoid the vehicle, the consumer ran into another vehicle on the highway; the air bags did not deploy upon impact. A police report was taken at the scene. The consumer did not receive medical attention at the scene but sought medical treatment at a local hospital. The consumer was treated for a headache, neck pain, chest pain, upper back pain, and blurred vision. The other driver did not sustain any injuries. The vehicle was destroyed at the scene and towed to a tow yard. The dealer nor the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 186,600. *ln consumer stated there might be a possible internal bleeding.*jb*dt
2009 Toyota Camry airbags complaints
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Front end was totaled, frame exposed, area surrounding airbag trigger obviously smashed and exposed, yet no airbag deployment! This vehicle rear-ended another vehicle (stationary) while driving at approximately 40-45mph. My daughters head broke the windshield. An appropriate airbag deployment would have prevented this. I thought this was a safe car. Please investigate and save others.
Melting dash: I placed this under "air bags" because there is legitimate concern for their operation under the defective dash. Also, the glare from the shininess of the dash is a concern. I purchased it new in may 2008. My daughter has been driving it. The problem came to my attention literally days after the 10-year "warranty extension". I talked to my dealer and directly to toyota and they would not resolve the defective dash. This is still a problem. It didn't go away after 10 years.
Safety system warning light has come on and the local dealership)cobb parkway, marietta, ga) said there are not any recalls on the year of my camry. Safety system light will not go off and I am afraid in case of an accident, I will not have air bag protection.
Takata recall - the knee airbag deployed after a rear end low impact crash on 11/09/18. The bag deployed toward my ankle which was on the break with such force that it crushed my ankle, compound fracture with dislocation and destruction of ligaments and tendons of the ankle joint. The bone was turned at a 90 degree angle. This required being sent to the shock trauma unit at a trauma hospital in memphis, tn. I had extensive surgery on my ankle and an external fixator, which I will wear until around mid january. Then a weight bearing cast and extensive physical therapy. The first deputy on site said it was obvious the airbag more than likely caused the damage to my ankle. There was no other damage to the interior of the car or floor board and no damage to the break or accelerator. I had no other injuries, other that a slight bump on the head from the other airbag. I did have my seatbelt on. I was told at the hospital that I was lucky I didn't lose my foot, this airbag seemed to project forcefully directly into my ankle/foot area and I immediately felt my ankle go numb and I couldn't move it. The bone protruded out of my skin and was turned 90 degrees other surrounding bone was fragmented. Since there were bone fragments that were too small to repair, this will complicate complete recovery from my injury. I have photos, but I was unable to upload.
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..
On march 28,2018 van trow toyota took my car to do oil consumption on my car.I got my car back on march 30,2018.on april 2,2018.every time I crank my car in morning and after I get off work.smoke is coming out my tailpipe.I didn't have this before my car went to dealership.I also have recall on dashboard that have not being replace yet.iam upset about my car.also my hood was standing by itself before going to dealership.now my hood gotta hold it.iam very upset.I have called toyota corporated about.whats going on with my car
Takata recall I never got notice that my 209 camry had a problem with the takata airbag. When checking you sight, the only place I can get it replaced is over 2 hours away from y home. I bought the vehicle new from sparks toyota in myrtle beach and should be able to get it repaired there!
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.
Tl* the contact owned a 2009 toyota camry. While driving at an undetermined speed, the contact's vehicle crashed into a second vehicle. During the crash, the front end sustained significant damage. The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was destroyed and towed. A police report was filed. The driver sustained facial and head bruises, and an injured back and leg. Medical attention was required. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 91,000.
At start up the gauges started to work intermittently, after a while driving down the road they start working fine after a few miles they start jumping and falling. Brake light and ABS lights comes on and AC quits working we haven t drive the car since this started happening called the dealer and they told us to take to service, before that I will like to know if there's a recall for that. On the last service made by toyota dealer, they washed the engine, a practice that I am not agree, does that may be the cause? Let me know, thanks
Tl* the contact owned a 2009 toyota camry. While driving approximately 33 MPH, the contact was distracted and drove through a red light. The contact broadsided a vehicle. The frontal air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to the insurance lot. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 117,000. ..updated 10/13/16 *bf.. ..updated 10/28/16 *bf the consumer stated his wife received a concussion and lacerations for which she was treated at the emergency room. Updated 09/18/2017*js
I purchased my 2009 toyota camry 2.4l while stationed in germany, it was manufactured to us specifications and I brought it stateside with me. I ran my VIN in the toyota database to find out if the air bag or "sticky" dash board recalls applied to my vehicle. My VIN did not register in the toyota database. I called toyota and they ran my VIN, they explained that my vehicle was not visible in their database. The went on to explain, I would have to contact toyota in japan or germany for recall information and they would not be able to repair any recalls on my vehicle in the us. Does toyota not have an obligation to ensure my vehicle was manufactured properly and with quality materials to ensure its safe operation?
Air bag light goes on , off
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.
The light on the dashboard says drivers side air bag off
Tl* the contact owned a 2009 toyota camry. While driving 55 MPH, another vehicle rear ended the contact's vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was destroyed. No further details of the crash were available. The failure mileage was 92,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota camry. The contact stated that while attempting to turn to the right, the air bag located under the dashboard and the steering wheel air bag abruptly deployed. The air bag under the dashboard released objects with jagged edges that cut the contact's lower legs area. Medical attention was received. A police report was filed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was towed to a salvage yard. The approximate failure mileage was 64,000.
I had merged onto the highway, traveling at about 50 to 55 MPH on a very narrow construction road. I was sharing this narrow road with a semi at this point. As I tried to give a little room between the semi and my vehicle, I sudden hit the edge of the road where there were gravels and immediately my vehicle started spinning out of control and all over the highway, in and out of a ditch and finally hit a tree and then came to a stop. Luckily, I did not sustain any injury but I am now dealing with major pain in my neck and back that is getting worse everyday. My complaint is during this whole process the airbag did not deploy. I was hoping, this with much impact, the airbags should have deployed.
2009 toyota camry. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle airbag issues. *smd the consumer stated within days after the vehicle was at the dealer for its annual xylon treatment, he noticed the passenger air bag read air bag off. Despite an adult sitting in the front passenger seat. It was not an issue prior to the xylon treatment for the seats. The dealer stated it was likely a short within the seat mechanism. They proposed a repair of the seat track sensors and replacement of the seat belt buckle at a cost of $ 1200 and there was no guarantee given that it would solve the problem and the air bag would be functional.
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.
While driving in the rain at approximately 35 MPH hydroplaned on an highway exit ramp that was a sharp loop/curve. The car hit head on the end of the guardrail which had a square plate. The entire front end and hood of the camry was smashed and the air bags never deployed. I was wearing my seat belt which somewhat restrained me but hit my head on the steering wheel and suffered a concussion.
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.
I rear ended another vehicle and the air bags never deployed. As much damaged that my car sustained no air bag deployed...updated 10/01/14
As noted by other safety recalls for toyota that did not include the 2009 camry something malfunctioned in my steering wheel and the airbag is no longer functioning as well as the buttons on the steering wheel or cruise control I believe this is the same issue other vehicles made by toyota have had safety recalls for and do not believe it to be an odd coincidence that I would then have that same issue. I am hoping that others report this so that the camry can be added to that recall.
I was driving on I 90 westbound on 03/01/2014 around 10:48 pm .the weather conditions were difficult as it was snowing and the highway lanes were not clear except the 3rd lane which I was on and it seemed safer than the other two lanes. The weather was causing the vehicles to drive at speeds well below 50 MPH as I was approaching the barrington road exit I signaled and waited for the traffic to clear a little so I can safely proceed to the second lane.as I started making the move towards the second lane but not fully changing lanes the car started skidding and I had tried to steer it so that it goes towards the left shoulder westbound .I applied the brakes very slowly so I do not hit the center wall and get out of the way of the other motorists and stop safely but as I approached the left shoulder the car hit the wall and turned around with the car positioned front to the upcoming traffic but still on the shoulder.as the car turned around the left front side of an incoming car hit the front of my car and pushed it up the center concrete wall. The car stopped on the wall(yes on the wall standing in between both eastbound and westbound lanes). I called 911 immediately and they sent the illinois state police to investigate. The ambulance came but no one was injured seriously or taken to the hospital. Only the seatbelt and a good amount of luck made it that I am alive and write you this. My complaint is that even though the seatbelt worked effectively is that when the other vehicle hit me in front of the car the airbags did not deploy. For that reason I am fearful that there is a problem with the airbags and needs to be fully investigated. The car was not involved in any accident before and it was recently at a toyota dealership for a oil change and the vehicle had recently a multi point vehicle inspection.
I own a 2009 camry which I bought as a new car. Few days ago I was approaching my garage driveway at a normal slow speed when my car suddenly accelerated by its own. I tried to press the brake at hard as I could to stop the car but it continue to speed up till it smashed into the garage wall and broke it. The impact was so severe the stair case on the other side of the wall go displaced and shattered. Air bags did not deploy. I kept on pressing the brakes but the wheels were rotating so fast that the front tire got burst after rubbing so fast against the garage floor. The vehicle finally came to stop after the impact but the entire garage and the house was full of black smoke due to burning tires. This uncontrolled sudden acceleration might kill someone if it had happened on a city street. This is a severe problem and must be investigated thoroughly to avoid similar cases in future. We demand that the regulatory agencies and state and federal transportation boards shall investigate this case and avoid similar future incidents.
This car hit us on the driver side running us off the road into a light pole. The pole did give say but totaled the vehicle. The air bags did not deploy at all. I am still suffering from back and neck pain. The visor or something scraped the top of forehead/head.
The passenger "air bag-off" warning light remains on with adult passenger is in front seat while vehicle is in motion. Toyota states they will not correct defect or calibrate system because VIN number is not within march 2013 recall for this dysfunction even though like models and year have been issued recall for same condition.
Sunvisor on passenger side loosend and then broke off.the panel on air bag on passenger side started coming apart, and lastly a loud clunking sound as I turned steering wheel.
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