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2010 Toyota Highlander: airbag warning light

5 of the 216 complaints about the 2010 Toyota Highlander describe airbag warning light.

owner complaints
5
of this car's complaints
2%
recalls
2
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls and 8 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below

Airbag warning light by model year

  • 2024
    1
  • 2022
    14
  • 2021
    3
  • 2020
    4
  • 2019
    3
  • 2018
    2
  • 2017
    3
  • 2015
    1
  • 2013
    1
  • 2012
    4
  • 2011
    2
  • 2010
    5
  • 2009
    5
  • 2008
    33
  • 2006
    2
  • 2005
    1
  • 2004
    1
  • 2003
    3
  • 2002
    3
  • 2001
    3

What owners say

Filed Nov 30, 2022 · Brakes · OK

Driving down the highway the abs srs air bag lights and the warning triangle all came on and then shortly after that a loud continuous beeping sound started and when my wife tried to pull over she realized she really had to cram on the brakes to get the car to stop... this scared the daylights out of my wife and thank god we didn't get in wreck!! But I dont understand why this is not a recall problem after all the other people I have read about with the same problem with the abs accumulator bleeding off pressure causing the pump motor to run abnormally long and in our case constantly to the point of no being burnt up and needing to replace.. my wife is the second owner of this car and we have had it since 2015... how is the window switch MORE OF AA CONCERN THAN FAULTY ABS ACCUMULATORS???

Filed Aug 12, 2021 · Airbags · IL

In June passenger airbag light was sending error messages to the system. The dealer(service department) reported the car needed a specific part for the repair. Control Panel - Toyota (84010-0E050-E0). The part was ordered and we waited. After several weeks it became clear the part was not coming. Reached out to both dealership and Toyota and was told today it would not be available until the end of the year. This is a non-functioning air bag. Toyota has advised me to use an after market replacement, if I can find and they will install(Auto Nation-Libertyville). The second point was to essentially be careful driving... The car is dangerous and Toyota does not seem to care!

Filed Oct 2, 2017 · Airbags · 80,000 miles · MD

Front passenger airbag sensor is defective. Front passenger airbag light displays "off" on the dash and on the driver's display panel. Airbag won't deploy in the event of an accident (because the front passenger airbag sensor isn't working). Even while an adult is seated in the front passenger seat, the airbag sensor stays illuminated in the "off" position. It popped up last year and no accidents or any other vehicle issues have occurred during that time period.

Filed Feb 16, 2016 · Airbags · LA

Air bag lights comes on and off at different times of the day when operating my vehicle

Filed May 18, 2015 · Airbags · 25,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota highlander. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the air bag warning indicator illuminated intermittently. The failure recurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the passenger side air bag module was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 25,000.

Service bulletins that may apply

Related recalls

Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator moduleReported April 9, 2014 · 1,486,413 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006-2008 RAV4, 2006-2010 Yaris, 2008-2010 Highlander, and 2009-2010 Tacoma, Corolla, Corolla Matrix and General Motors Pontiac Vibe vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the steering column assembly contains electrical connections to the driver's airbag module housed in a spiral cable assembly, which includes a Flexible Flat Cable (FFC). Due to the shape and location of the FFC's retainer, the FFC could become damaged when the steering wheel is turned.
Risk
If the FFC is damaged, connectivity to the driver's air bag module could be lost and the air bag deactivated. The failure of the driver's air bag to deploy in the event of a crash that typically necessitates deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver.
Remedy
Toyota will notify the Toyota vehicle owners, and General Motors will notify the Pontiac Vibe owners. Toyota sent owners an interim notification letter in May 2014 to advise owners of the recall. Toyota will mail owners a second letter when remedy parts are available. General Motors sent Pontiac Vibe owners an Interim letter on June 20, 2014 notifying them that parts are currently unavailable. General Motors sent notices to the Pontiac Vibe owners on September 15, 2014, that a remedy is available. The recall began on October 27, 2014. Owners may contact Toyota at 1‑800‑331‑4331. Owners may contact General Motors at 1‑800‑762‑2737.

Recall number 14V168000 · Recall details

Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactiveReported January 16, 2013 · 3,235 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain models interspersed through model years 2009 through 2013 as follows: model year 2009-2012 Tacoma, 4Runner, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Prius, and RAV4; model year 2009-2010 Avalon, FJ Cruiser, and Highlander Hybrid; model year 2010-2013 model year Corolla, Sienna and Tundra; model year 2009-2013 Highlander and Venza; model year 2012 Prius V; and model year 2010-2012 Sequoia. During modification by SET to include accessories such as leather seat covers, seat heaters or headrest DVD systems, these vehicles may not have had the passenger seat occupant sensing system calibration tested. Without passing the calibration test, the occupant sensing system may not operate as designed.
Risk
If the front passenger seat occupant sensing system is out of calibration, the front passenger airbags may not deploy or they may deploy inappropriately for the passenger's size and position. This could increase the risk of personal injury during the event of a vehicle crash necessitating airbag deployment.
Remedy
Southeast Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will test the sensitivity of the occupant detection sensors, and recalibrate them as necessary. The recall began on March 21, 2013. Owners may contact Southeast Toyota at 1‑800‑301‑6859.

Recall number 13V014000 · Recall details

Questions about the 2010 Toyota Highlander airbag light

Is airbag warning light a common problem on the 2010 Toyota Highlander?

5 of 216 owner complaints about the 2010 Toyota Highlander (2%) mention airbag warning light. The model year with the most reports is 2008.

Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2010 Toyota Highlander?

There are 2 recalls and 8 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.

Other symptoms on the 2010 Toyota Highlander

ABS 13No deployment 10Harsh shifting 10Headlights 10Sudden acceleration 9Steering noise 7Brake failure 5Door locks 5

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