2010 Toyota Highlander: airbags did not deploy in a crash

Filed Jan 27, 2022 · Airbags · TX · crash · 2 injuries

Vehicle was involved in a collision where it struck a barrier head on. The front airbags did not deploy. The vehicle then became airborne and flipped. Only the side airbags deployed.

Filed Jan 17, 2019 · Airbags · 109,000 miles · MD · crash · 2 injuries

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota highlander. While driving 60 to 65 MPH, the contact's vehicle was rear ended. As a result, the contact's vehicle spun out of control and caused the other vehicle to crash into the driver's side door of the contact's vehicle. The contact's vehicle ultimately crashed into a cement wall. The driver's air bag deployed; however, the front passenger air bag failed to deploy. The front passenger sustained injuries to the chest and lower back. The contact sustained injuries to the arms, neck, back, and right ankle. Medical attention was received. A police report was filed. The manufacturer and dealer were not contacted. The cause of the air bag failure was not determined. The vehicle was towed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 109,000.

Filed Jun 13, 2018 · Airbags · 172,000 miles · IL · crash · 4 injuries

My family was involved in a multi car accident where we were struck from behind and driven into the vehicle ahead of us (from a near stopped position). The force of impact on the front bumper was hard enough to drive the trailer hitch of the vehicle ahead of us through the license plate on the front bumper. The bumper and grill were severely damages but the airbags did not deploy. Driver was taken to er for head/neck injuries which were deemed to be minor.

Filed Mar 4, 2014 · Airbags · 77,000 miles · NH · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota highlander. The contact stated that the driver suddenly lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a cement covert. The air bags failed to deploy. The vehicle sustained extensive damage to the front and middle sections. The driver of the vehicle sustained a broken nose, a concussion, multiple facial abrasions and contusions. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted in reference to the crash. The failure mileage was 77,000.

Filed Mar 1, 2014 · Airbags, Body · 70,000 miles · NC · crash

While driving on the interstate at 70 MPH, a deer hit my car. Airbags did not deploy, damaged front end, minor damage to the bumper, major damage to engine compartment and windshield was cracked why did the airbag not deploy our major concern concern that will the airbag work after repairs??

Filed Nov 3, 2013 · Airbags · 80,000 miles · SC · crash · 2 injuries

My husband and two year old daughter were in a head on collision with a tree after another vehicle came into his lane and he attempted to avoid the head on collision with the other vehicle. No airbags deployed. Significant injuries. The front end of the vehicle wrapped around the tree. Windshield shattered in several places. Right passenger door smashed in. No doors on the car close all the way. Rear passenger door is off the hinge. Car is a total loss. Six airbags in the car and not one of them deployed. Vehicle was purchased brand new. Never been wrecked.

Filed Apr 27, 2013 · Acceleration, Brakes · 52,000 miles · CA · crash

I'd stopped on the residential street to let a car pass. After the car passed, I attempted to pull up along the curb to park, but the car accelerated and crashed into a tree. The brakes did not respond and the steering did not seem to respond. The space between acceleration and impact was 10-15 feet. It's like the car had a mind of its own, and I had no control. No warning lights came on and the airbags did not deploy. The passenger side headlight was smashed, the hood was smashed, front bumper and passenger side fender were also smashed. The only thing that stopped the car was the tree. Once it stopped, I simply turned the ignition off. I immediately called my insurance company and they told me to tow it to san francisco toyota for mechanical inspection. I called san francisco toyota and said that I was towing my car down and was told they'd be waiting for it. Later that day I received a call from don's autobody telling me they had my car. I confirmed with sf toyota and they said they sent the car there and the auto body work had to be done prior to a mechanical inspection. On 4/15/13, I was informed the car had been repaired and was sent to sf toyota. I repeatedly called sf toyota to see if they had found any mechanical defects. On 4/16/13, I was contacted by don's autobody and told that toyota refused to inspect the car. Since we don't know if the car is safe to drive, the person from the autobody shop suggested we call toyota USA. Toyota USA opened a case and has enlisted bill from engineering analytics to inspect the car. Bill plans to inspect the car on 4/30/13. He will collect data and send it to toyota. Toyota said they'll review the data and will mail us the results within 30 business days. When we expressed concern that toyota waited 6 weeks to look at our car (which the autobody said they've driven), toyota had no comment.

Filed Aug 17, 2011 · Airbags · 15,000 miles · CA · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota highlander. The contact stated while stopped at an intersection, another vehicle crashed into the right side of his vehicle, but the air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated the vehicle was hit hard but could not tell him why the air bags did not deploy. There were no injuries. A police report was available if needed. The manufacturer was contacted and a claim was filed, but no further assistance was offered. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 15,000.

Filed Dec 17, 2010 · Brakes · 17,019 miles · NJ · crash

I was driving on a straight and level road, at approximately 30 MPH. Traffic came to a sudden stop and I applied the brakes in a hard and sudden manner, but the vehicle failed to stop in time, though I believe it should have. No airbags deployed. My vehicle struck the vehicle in front of me, also pushing that vehicle into the one in front of it. During repairs, it was discovered the brake pedal mechanism had failed at some point, requiring replacement.

Filed Dec 13, 2010 · Acceleration · 14,800 miles · MD · crash

Driver backed out of an end parking space (nose in, curb in front and on right). Driver felt wheel (right side) go over curb (turned too quickly). Driver stopped, shifted to drive (forward) to get off the curb. When driver touched accelerator, the vehicle shot forward (seemed like 50 MPH). Left front of the highlander creased the two side doors of the minivan parked adjacent on the left. The left front of the highlander sustained grille damage, left fender, headlight and running light, driver door and left mirror. Fender pushed back prevented driver door from being opened. Air bags did not deploy. The highlander was purchased 1/4/2010. The accelerator recall was performed by the dealer in march 2010.