The air bag light stays on at all times when there is nothing on the passengers seat. This has stayed on for the past two weeks. I am afraid that the airbag might fail and cause an injury.
2006 Toyota Corolla: airbag warning light
40 of the 840 complaints about the 2006 Toyota Corolla describe airbag warning light.
- owner complaints
- 40
- of this car's complaints
- 5%
- typical repair cost reported
- $500
- typical mileage
- 102,086
- recalls
- 4
Is there a fix? There are 4 recalls and 10 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Airbag warning light by model year
What owners say
The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light illuminated. The dealer was made aware of the failure; and the contact was informed that there were no open recalls associated with the VIN. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact referenced an unknown recall with a similar failure; however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 145,000.
There was a recall in 2015 and 2019 for airbags on my model of Toyota. I own a 2006 Toyota Corolla CE. I was sent a letter from Toyota to go into a local dealership to get this done. There's only one dealership in our tri-city area. I took it into our local dealership called Findlay Toyota in Prescott, Arizona. I will say ahead of time that they have over 50 - one star reviews on Yelp.com From the moment I left the dealership in December of 2019 my airbag light was on in the dash area and it’s still there. When i went in and told Brian at the time he said it will go away. It never has. This warning was never on my dash prior to this recall. I’ve filed a complaint with the Attorney general’s office of Arizona and Findlay have no recollection of me ever going into their dealership. I've sent documentation of my visit on to the Attorney Generals Office and I’ve never heard back from Findlay Toyota. I've spoken to a Mike in July at Findlay and he was willing to waive the $130 or $150 fee only though if nothing is found wrong. I don't trust dealerships and if there's anything wrong then it was more than likely due to their workmanship back in 2019 that created this issue to begin with. I’ve also filed a complaint with the Attorney general’s offic of Texas against the Toyota headquarters because they in my opinion have caused this issue because I never had this problem prior to the work that was done at Findlay Toyota. All Toyota USA did was give me a case number and send me right back to Findlay Toyota who don't want to help me in the slightest. It’s just a conundrum. The sad thing is I think Toyota is a great company but the way that I’ve been treated in this matter is beyond appalling. I've also written to the headquarters of Toyota in Japan, explaining he above story. They never replied either. I've also called the general manager, a Mr. McCoy at Findlay Toyota and he hasn't called me back.
The car went to replace the air bag with a hood and everything seemed fine but the SRS light activated every so often. this is happening since they changed the air bag and it turns it on and off whenever it wants for seconds the car has barely 22,000 miles and has not been crashed this has been happening since they changed the car's air bag air bag in the authorized toyota dealer of santana puerto rico
Dealer repaired airbag recall, now SRS light is on and won’t turn off. Dealer now wants hundreds of dollars to check and or fix possible issue told that it may be something else and more work needed. This issue should be part of recall repairs. This car only has 63,200 miles on it well maintained should not have these issues.
The air bag light came on in my car. I brought it to the dealership where they identified the problem as the pls p&a center airbag sensor and explained that the malfunction was the same as in other cars that had been recalled. Because it was the same malfunction, I believe that mine and other similar vehicles should be covered by the recall to prevent harm to other drivers.
The airbag light is on on the dashboard.
Vehicle's check air bag light came on. Toyota dealer says the spiral cable has failed and must be replaced. Toyota has issued a voluntary recall for other models for same issue, but not for 2006 corolla. No accident or damage to vehicle. Vehicle is in fl and dealer verbally stated this is a common problem in hot climate. Vehicle air bag is inoperable.
Had passenger airbag replaced via the first recall at the local toyota dealer (I-10 toyota in indio). When the car was returned to me, the airbag light was on. I brought it to the attention of the repair person and I was told the light was for a problem with the other airbag and I would have to spend $150 to get it fixed. Scam! I did not get it fixed so now I'm driving around with the airbag light on, not knowing if or when it will explode. This should be takata's expense, not mine.
I recently had to take my car into the local toyota dealership because my airbag light came on and would not go off. I told the service rep that I had just recently had brought it in on the recall issued regarding the airbag defect. I was told it would cost me $131 just to diagnosis it. I argued that it should not cost me anything since there was initial issues with the airbag. I called the recall people and they agreed with me. I took my car in and was told by the tech that the problem was related to the spiral coil cable in the airbag. He said it was a nonrelated issue, which I argued how could it not be if its related to the airbag. He told me that my airbag may or may not deploy because of the spiral coil. I fail to see how the 2 are not interconnected. If one part of the airbag manufacturing was defected then it only reasons that other parts of the airbag could also be defective. Since they both are related to deployment. If the manufacture could produce one defective part or use defective material why could it not be reasoned that other parts are defective too. The manufacture should be concerned with public and individual safety not profit.! Upon further investigation I found others are having the same issues. They made and expensive product at the cost of the consumer (lives, money, time, and safety).all airbag issues should be included in this recall until the proper issues is identified. Maybe the sensor and the spiral coil are connected in proper deployment. This needs to be investigated asap and another recall issued before more injuries and deaths occur. Consumer safety should be number 1 priority in fixing and resolving this issue. I scared to drive my car but I have to.!!! Not knowing if the airbag will or will not deploy in the event of accident or if I hit a pot hole is just to risky. Toyota should fix all airbag complaints and issues without cost!!!
Air bag light came on and would not go off. Had to have the spiral cable replaced. It was not part of a recall on this particular vehicle. Note: it should have been recalled and replaced by toyota.
Takata recall: I have 2006 toyota carola. Toyota replaced inflator which was on recall. I now have airbag light on. Toyota ran test on car ,they tell me it is a sinsor but I will have to replace it myself. The news reports are lexis and several others are on recall for bad airbag sensors. Light just came on and is sometimes intermittent.
Service bulletins that may apply
- DP: The subject vehicles are equipped with a front passenger airbag
- Condition in which a musty smell is present
- CSP: On July 30, 2018, a settlement of claims for Economic Loss related to Takata airbag inflators was...
- CSP: Takata CSP Coverage Job Aid
- 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...
Related recalls
Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2010-2016 4Runner, 2003-2006 Tundra, 2003-2013 Corolla, 2009-2010 Corolla Matrix, 2004-2005 RAV4, 2002-2007 Sequoia, 2011-2013 Sienna, 2008-2012 Scion xB, 2008-2009 Lexus IS-F, 2007-2012 Yaris and Lexus ES350, 2010-2017 Lexus GX460, 2002-2010 Lexus SC430, 2006-2012 Lexus IS250 and IS350 and 2010-2015 Lexus IS250C and IS350C vehicles. These vehicles had their driver or passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
- Risk
- An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- Toyota will notify owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front driver inflator, front passenger airbag inflator, the airbag assembly, or the front passenger airbag sub-assembly and inflator. The recall began November 20, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1‑888‑270‑9371 or Lexus customer service at 1‑800‑255‑3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are J0A, J0B, and J0C. Lexus' numbers for this recall are JLI, JLJ, and JLK.
Recall number 19V741000 · Recall details
Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2003-2008 Corolla, 2005-2008 Corolla Matrix, and Pontiac Vibe vehicles equipped with a front passenger air bag assembly replaced under a prior recall. The air bag may not unfold as designed during inflation under high temperature conditions, possibly resulting in the air bag not inflating properly.
- Risk
- An improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
- Remedy
- Toyota will notify their owners. Pontiac Vibe owners will be notified by GM. Dealers will replace the front passenger air bag assembly or sub-assembly, free of charge. Toyota owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1‑888‑270‑9371. Toyota's numbers for this recall are K1Q and K0Q. Pontiac owners may contact GM customer service at 1‑800‑762‑2737. GM's number for this recall is N192273760.
Recall number 19V627000 · Recall details
Air bags
- What is wrong
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) notified the agency on May 13, 2015 that they are recalling certain model year 2004 Sequoia vehicles manufactured August 18, 2003, to August 19, 2004, and 2003-2004 Tundra vehicles manufactured March 18, 2003, to August 25, 2004. On June 16, 2015, Toyota expanded the recall to include an additional 1,270,468 vehicles, including model year 2002-2003 and 2005-2007 Sequoia, 2005-2006 Tundra, 2003-2007 Corolla, 2003-2007 Corolla Matrix, 2003-2007 Pontiac Vibe and 2002-2007 Lexus SC vehicles. This is to address a safety defect in the passenger side frontal air bag inflator which may produce excessive internal pressure causing the inflator to rupture upon deployment of the air bag. This recall addresses both the passenger side frontal air bags that were originally installed in the vehicles, as well as replacement air bags that may have been installed as replacement service parts. A replacement air bag may have been installed, as one example, if a vehicle had been in a crash necessitating the replacement of the passenger side frontal air bag.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- 2003-2004 Corolla and Corolla Matrix vehicles that are recalled under both 15V‑043 and 15V‑285 are under a Do Not Drive advisory. Owners of these vehicles are advised not to drive their vehicles until the recall remedy has been completed. Toyota will notify their owners. Pontiac Vibe owners will be notified by GM. Dealers will replace the front passenger air bag. The recall began on July 13, 2015. Toyota owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1‑800‑331‑4331. Pontiac owners may call 1‑800‑762‑2737. NOTE: This recall supersedes recall 14V‑312 in its entirety.
Recall number 15V285000 · Recall details
Air bags
- What is wrong
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) notified the agency on May 13, 2015, that they are recalling 2005-2007 Lexus SC, Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Sequoia, and Pontiac Vibe, and 2005-2006 Toyota Tundra vehicles that were originally sold, or ever registered, in Florida, along the Gulf Coast, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, Saipan and American Samoa. On June 16, 2015 Toyota expanded the recall to cover an additional 769,055 vehicles, including certain model year 2002-2004 Lexus SC, Toyota Sequoia, 2003-2004 Toyota Corolla Matrix, Toyota Corolla, Pontiac Vibe, and Toyota Tundra vehicles, as well the vehicles covered by the May 13, 2015 notification in the portions of Georgia, Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas that were not previously included. The inflators in the front passenger air bags are susceptible to rupture in the event of a crash necessitating the deployment of the front passenger air bag.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- 2003-2004 Corolla and Corolla Matrix vehicles that are recalled under both 15V‑043 and 15V‑286 are under a Do Not Drive advisory. Owners of these vehicles are advised not to drive their vehicles until the recall remedy has been completed. Toyota will notify their owners. Pontiac Vibe owners will be notified by GM. Dealers will replace the passenger side front air bag, free of charge. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1‑800‑331‑4331. Toyota began the recall on July 13, 2015. Pontiac Vibe owners may contact GM at 1‑800‑762‑2737. GM began the recall on June 29, 2015. NOTE: This recacll supersedes recall 14V‑655 in its entirety. For vehicles located in the U.S. states not listed above, please see Toyota recall 15V‑285 which covers all other U.S. states.
Recall number 15V286000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2006 Toyota Corolla airbag light
Is airbag warning light a common problem on the 2006 Toyota Corolla?
40 of 840 owner complaints about the 2006 Toyota Corolla (5%) mention airbag warning light. The model year with the most reports is 2003.
How much does it cost to fix airbag warning light on the 2006 Toyota Corolla?
Owners who mentioned a price put the repair at about $500 (median of 5 complaints that include a dollar amount). Costs vary with mileage, warranty and where the work is done.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2006 Toyota Corolla?
There are 4 recalls and 10 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2006 Toyota Corolla
Check engine light 76Stalling 72No deployment 46Sudden acceleration 41Jerking 17Won't start 17Loss of power 12Brake failure 10Engine failure 10Harsh shifting 8Grinding brakes 7Fire or smoke 7Adaptive cruise 5Power steering loss 5Seat belt 5
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