2006 Toyota RAV4: airbag warning light

Filed Mar 11, 2019 · Airbags, Seats · 100 miles · UT

My rav4--VIN: [xxx]--has a problem with the driver side airbag connector. When the warning light is on, it deactivates all of the airbags. It has become permanently on in recent days. It has become a safety hazard. When I start my vehicle and the automatic check up, the airbag light keeps lighting up. The airbag light on the dashboard would be on when stationary or in motion. It will keep on for the duration of the drive. The error code found by my independent mechanic is b1821. But my mechanic can not fix this problem. Even replacing the front driver seat may not fix the problem, according to my mechanics. It was a design problem with the connector. I have asked toyota to fix this for free. Toyota refused. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Oct 8, 2017 · Airbags · 105,000 miles · VA

While driving the car the SRS warning light illuminated indicating that the air bags had been deactivated.pulled off of road immediately and turned the engine off.after waiting aprx. 5 min. Proceeded to restart engine and light went out.as I returned to the road after 2 min. The light illuminated again and has remained on.

Filed Mar 4, 2016 · Airbags · 113,800 miles · CO

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota rav4. When the vehicle was started, the driver side air bag warning indicator illuminated. The indicator remained illuminated for a week or two before it dimmed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the failure could not be duplicated. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 113,800.

Filed Aug 27, 2015 · Airbags · 98,000 miles · AZ

About 8/13/15, my airbag light came on. On 8/20/15, I had a dealer diagnose the problem. They told me that the spiral cable is not working and my airbag will most likely not deploy if I am in an accident. When I went online to see what the spiral cable is many recall notices for my make and model of car began to show up in the search engine. The way that the service person described the problem to me is exactly what is documented in the recall notices, but my car is not covered by the recall. I have talked with both the dealer and a have gotten to a supervisor at toyota, but am still waiting to hear back whether they are willing to do anything. I have also noticed in many chat rooms that many other rav4 owners have had the problem outside of the recall. When I look at documents on the federal safety agency website, there is a document from toyota called part 573, defect information report. On this document the VIN numbers that are affected are listed. My VIN seems to fit, and I am not sure why my car is not part of the recall. I am documenting my issues in the hopes that others will too and the recall will be expanded to include my car.

Filed Feb 9, 2015 · Airbags · 134,313 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota rav4. After the vehicle was started, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was serviced under the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v168000 (air bags); however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 134,313.

Filed Oct 8, 2014 · Airbags · 125,000 miles · LA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota rav4. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the air bag warning indicator illuminated continuously. The failure occurred on numerous occasions. The contact stated that the part was unavailable to service the vehicle according to the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v168000 (air bags). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 125,000.

Filed Aug 13, 2014 · Airbags · WI

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota rav4. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The contact received a recall notification for the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v168000 (air bags); however, the part needed to remedy the vehicle was unavailable. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Aug 11, 2014 · Airbags · 170,000 miles · KY

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota rav4. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 170,000.

Filed Aug 5, 2014 · Airbags · 58,000 miles · CA

Air bag light comes on. One thing after another with this piece.... Time for another recall..

Filed Jul 17, 2014 · Airbags · 100,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota rav4. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign id number: 14v168000(air bag) and stated that parts were not available for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

Filed May 30, 2014 · Airbags · 105,000 miles · PA

An airbag warning light has come on. Took to toyota dealership and to fix, we need to replace a clock spring, if not the airbag will not deploy. This is a safety issue and should be a recall as I have researched and found numerous complaints about this issue.

Filed Apr 1, 2014 · Airbags · 93,000 miles · TX

Traveling at 45 MPH and airbag warning light came on. No accidents.