2012 Toyota Highlander airbags problems

10 complaints (5% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 48,000. 6 crashes reported.

owner complaints: 10
of this car's complaints: 5%
typical mileage: 48,000
crashes: 6
recalls: 1

Which part fails

Frontal: driver clockspring/spiral cassette
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At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Toyota Highlander airbags problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 2012 Toyota Highlander airbags

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

No deployment 6

Related recalls

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

What 2012 Toyota Highlander owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Apr 23, 2022 · Airbags · TX

The front passenger side airbag light has been going off and on for a few months when someone is sitting in the seat now and now the sea is showing up

Filed Aug 8, 2021 · Airbags, Electrical · GA

Major issue with Airbags July 2021. A warning appeared shortly after Passenger Sensor malfunction, that stated “Check SRS Airbag System. Have your vehicle checked by dealer immediately.” Dealer did Diagnostic. Toyota Dealer has tried to fix airbags three times in three weeks but it fails within a day or so and warning comes back on. Toyota has issued a recall for 2012 Highlanders for seats and front airbag that describes the issue this vehicle has however Toyota Dealer said our Vin is not included. The recall is under Campaign no. 13V014000 Report Date Jan 16 2013 Component Seats.

Filed Apr 24, 2019 · Airbags · VA · crash · 5 injuries

Takata recall - driver air bag did not inflate fully during the frontal accident on 05/26/2018. Passenger air bag did not inflate at all during the frontal accident on 05/26/2018. Side air bags did not inflate at all during the frontal accident on 05/26/2018. Vehicle was moving on highway. Vehicle was purchased new from dealer and on

Filed Oct 1, 2018 · Airbags · 7,400 miles · MD

The air bag warning light came on while driving on a city toad. The display also notified me and read, please take this to a toyota dealer for service. The horn on the car also stopped working. This is a major issue no horn and a defective air bag. Are they connected?

Filed Feb 15, 2017 · Acceleration, Airbags · 48,000 miles · CA · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota highlander. While stationary, the vehicle accelerated rapidly without warning. The contact stated that the vehicle crashed into a cabinet in front of her house. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries. The manufacturer was not made aware of the crash. The failure mileage was 48,000.

Filed Dec 2, 2016 · Airbags · 99,000 miles · MI · crash · 3 injuries

Tl* the contact owned a 2012 toyota highlander. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 70 MPH, control of the vehicle was lost due to the road being wet. The vehcile began to spin hitting another vehicle causing the vehicle to land off the road into a ditch. The vehicle received damage to the front-end and the air bags failed to deploy. The vehicle was towed and totaled. A police report was filed. The contact stated the driver received neck injuries and both passengers that were seated in the rear received injuries to the head and right side of the abdomin. No medical attention was needed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 99,000.

Filed Jan 25, 2016 · Airbags · 49,000 miles · IL

Re: occupant classification system, SRS, zero point calibration safety issue. Owners will be reluctant to spend $130+ at the dealer for calibration. Local repair shops is not equipped to do the calibration. Must be a dealer. I spent the money. I know of others who have not. This vehicle has 49000 miles on it. The passenger seat is infrequently used. The warning lights and display went off just after someone sat in the passenger seat. Something is not right with this seat sensor system. Lots of people complaining online about the need to re-calibrate.

Filed Jan 6, 2015 · Acceleration, Airbags · 14,000 miles · MA · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota highlander. The contact stated that while attempting to park, the vehicle suddenly accelerated and crashed into a wall. The air bags failed to deploy. The driver did not sustain any injuries and a police report was not filed. The dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 14,000.

Filed Dec 15, 2014 · Airbags · 54,000 miles · NY · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota highlander. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, another vehicle crashed into the contact's vehicle and the air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained a head injury that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 54,000.

Filed Apr 9, 2012 · Airbags · 3,600 miles · TX · crash

Drivers airbag failed to deploy in accident. Front end crushed, probably $20,000 damage to front end although tow truck driver said it was totaled. Wife was driving and could have been injured if seat belt had failed also.

Questions about the 2012 Toyota Highlander airbags

Does the 2012 Toyota Highlander have airbags problems?

Owners have filed 10 complaints about the airbags of the 2012 Toyota Highlander, 5% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2012 Toyota Highlander airbags problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 48,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2012 Toyota Highlander airbags?

Yes, 1 recall: 13V014000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Toyota Highlander have bad airbags?

The Toyota Highlander model years with the most airbags complaints are 2008 (58 complaints), 2021 (42 complaints) and 2020 (32 complaints).