2018 Toyota Camry airbags problems

Filed Aug 4, 2026 · Airbags, Seat belts · 128,000 miles · MD

The contact owns a 2018 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the message "SRS Airbag System Malfunction - Visit Your Dealer" was displayed on the instrument panel. Additionally, the passenger’s seat belt sensor light remained illuminated while the seat was unoccupied. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A dealer was contacted and provided an estimate for a diagnostic test. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 128,000.

Filed May 27, 2026 · Airbags · AZ · crash

On [XXX], I was involved in an accident in my Toyota Camry while the vehicle was stopped on the freeway [XXX]. The car suffered an impact at approximately 20 MPH or less. My friend [XXX] was driving with my permission while I was a passenger, and our two dogs were also in the vehicle. We were rear-ended by another driver, which pushed us into the vehicle in front of us, causing both rear and front impacts. The vehicle was totaled. During the collision, the airbags did not deploy. Immediately after the accident, the vehicle displayed an “SRS Airbag Malfunction – Visit Your Dealer” warning message. I suffered whiplash and nerve-related injuries. I am concerned the airbag/SRS system did not operate properly and may have failed during the accident, potentially increasing the severity of injuries. I am requesting an investigation into the failure of the SRS/airbag system. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Oct 2, 2025 · Airbags, Electrical · 86,000 miles · GA

The contact owns a 2018 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that there would be a sudden loss of power steering functionality and just as sudden, the power steering function would return. The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) and the Air Bag Malfunction warning lights were illuminated. The starter had suddenly failed due to a loss of battery power. The contact purchased a jump box to start the vehicle. The contact stated that the key fob failed to unlock the doors, causing the contact to have to manually open the doors with the keys. The windows could not be controlled from the control panel near the driver's seat. Each window could only be controlled by the window switch on the door where the window was located. The TPMS warning light as illuminated, despite the tire pressure being at the correct levels. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for an oil change, at which time the failures were stated, but the dealer only diagnosed that the battery charge was low. The dealer had not repaired the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic who replaced the battery. After having the repair completed, the SRS warning light remained illuminated, with the Service Vehicle warning light. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and confirmed that the VIN was not covered under recall. The failure mileage was approximately 86,000.

Filed May 1, 2025 · Airbags · CA

SRS Airbag lights up. Possible short.

Filed Jan 3, 2025 · Airbags · 130,000 miles · MI

The contact owns a 2018 Toyota Camry. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the driver’s side air bag warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the warning light illuminated intermittently but had since remained illuminated consistently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who confirmed that there was no recall on the VIN for the failure. The dealer determined that the driver’s side air bag system had a short circuit, causing the failure. The contact was informed that the air bag needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The manufacturer confirmed there was no recall on the VIN. The failure mileage was 130,000.

Filed Sep 5, 2024 · Airbags · 216,000 miles · OH · crash

The contact owned a 2018 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while his son was driving at approximately 50 MPH he fell asleep and the vehicle left the roadway. The contact stated that the vehicle crashed into a tree head-on. The contact stated that the vehicle's front end was crushed by the tree, however, the driver's side air bag had not inflated. The contact stated that the police were on the scene and filed a report. The contact stated that his son was not injured and was not examined by any medical professionals. The vehicle was towed to an impound lot and later declared a total loss by his insurance provider. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 216,000.

Filed Oct 2, 2023 · Airbags · 92,000 miles · FL · 2 injuries

The contact owned a 2018 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while driving at 5 MPH and attempting to merge into a tuning lane, he collided with another vehicle on his driver's side front end panel. As a result, the vehicle careened to the right over a pedestrian walkway and into a wall. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed, and injuries were reported. The driver went to an area hospital on his own and received an x-ray and treatment for various aches and pains. The other driver was transported to an area hospital and treated for unknown injuries. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard and deemed a total loss. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 92,000.

Filed Mar 30, 2023 · Airbags · 83,100 miles · NC · crash · 2 injuries

The contact owned a 2018 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while driving through an intersection at approximately 46 mph when another vehicle driving at approximately 40 mph crashed into their driver-side door. The air bag did not deploy. Both vehicles were damaged. The contact's vehicle was totaled and was determined to be totaled. A police report was filed. The contact received injuries to their head, back, and leg. The passenger received injuries to their upper body. No medical attention was needed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 83,100.

Filed Dec 20, 2022 · Airbags · CA · crash · 1 injury

Driving on the freeway, cruise control set, a remnant of a large tire was in my lane, I could not avoid hitting it, it caused my car to lose control, drive up on the concrete divider placed by construction crews, came back down to the freeway and hit the back of a semi causing my car to then spin out of control and eventually landing in a ditch. The entire front end of the car was damaged, the car was deemed totaled by the auto repair place. During this incident none of the airbags deployed.

Filed Jan 28, 2022 · Airbags, Brakes · CA · crash · 1 injury

1st Occurance: Approaching stop sign getting off freeway and brake pedal was hard to depress and brakes slow to work, pulled emergency brake to stop vehicle just in time. No warning lights, no squeaking brakes or grinding noises. We had a long drive approximately 4-5 hours freeway with 1 hour stop before reaching our destination where this occurred. 2nd occurance: Next day in city traffic driving 35-40mph. Noticed brakes getting less effective with each use eventually having to use emergency brake as main brake. Still no lights or noises from vehicle. Pulled over and called Carmax where I financed and had MaxCare to make an appt for brakes to be fixed and diagnosed. Appt was made for a week or so out and in the meantime, driving home to park the vehicle… 3rd and last occurrence:(same day) while approaching a traffic light, the brake pedal was depressed but failed to stop the vehicle. No brake warning light.No dashboard warning lights on at all. The brake pedal was depressed to the floorboard to stop the vehicle and vehicle did not stop. Pumped the brake pedal a few times and still nothing. Vehicle ended up getting deemed totaled by insurance. Also note: the airbags did not deploy. The accident was a head-on collision with a rock wall going 40-45mph. Seatbelts fastened. Passenger was dazed from hitting head during accident and bleeding. Right leg received a 7 in cut which is now a knurly 3-4 inch scar. I was left carless and basically homeless with no where to stay in an unknown city for weeks until I was able to purchase a bus ticket home. Due to being stuck 6 hours away from home and carless I lost my job. My life has been completely turned upside down and my mental health is continuing to decline. I am unable to take kids to school or sports as well as the park for simple family quality time.