2007 Toyota RAV4: airbag warning light

Filed May 31, 2022 · NY · fire

I noticed the steering wheel was becoming stiff and I resolved to immediately bring the car to the shop given that the mechanic was less than a mile away. The dashboard showed no sensors were off, but I figured it was best to double check. We were fortunately driving on local streets when we smelled smoke. I pulled over, checked the dashboard again to see that the battery light and the airbag light had turned on and off. No other sensor went off. I turned off the engine and turned on the hazards. Although the temperature gauge on the dashboard was normal, I figured that the car was overheating, which would be a first. I retrieved my son from the car, and thought it would be best to call a tow truck. When connecting with AAA, the smoke coming from the car started to grow and I hung up to call the fire department. As I held my son, a brave samaritan tried to help open the hood to extinguish the growing flame. The smoke was overwhelming, a crowd gathered to record the occurrence while I was fortunately able to shield my toddler in an apartment lobby. The fire could not be distinguished until the fire truck arrived. We had taken the car for a roadtrip in April, prior to which we got a check-up, we ensure that we pass our annual registration even though we're no longer paying for extended warranty, which we had til a few years ago. I'm writing because I'm concerned given how quickly these circumstances had escalated. The fact that we didn't even have time to make it to a local auto shop, nevertheless, the service center, or that no sensors or alerts went off prior to this, is truly shocking. Had we been on the highway, the situation would've been worse, where it would've taken longer for the fire department to arrive and the fire would've reached the gas tank, harming many other people.

Filed Nov 27, 2018 · Airbags · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. While the vehicle was stationary, the air bag indicator illuminated and the horn did not work. An independent mechanic diagnosed that the air bag clockspring was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Dec 22, 2015 · Airbags · 125,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. While driving at any speed, the air bag light illuminated and flashed. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, but no failures were found with the air bags. The manufacturer agreed with the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not provided. The failure mileage was 125,000.

Filed Sep 8, 2015 · Airbags · 51,670 miles · VA

Any time I turn the steering wheel the air bag light used to come on and it would go on and off until recently it stays on it similar to the symptoms that is described in one of the recalls for toyota the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v168000 I took to the dealership twice but this issue for some reason they only document one of the times and their service was not good I called toyota and asked them if I am part of this the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v168000 recall and they said no and they were not willing to help me I am hopping that you guys could look into this issue for me pls

Filed Feb 10, 2015 · Airbags · 150,000 miles · WV

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated continuously. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the air bag needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 150,000. Updated 4/21/15*cn updated 9/21/2017

Filed Nov 24, 2014 · Airbags · WA

When driving with air bags light on is completely unsafe and danger to everyone including driver. Toyota send out interim recall letters to owners of certain models and years including rav4 2006 to rav4 and asked to contact local toyota dealer immediately in case of if air bag light illuminate or illuminated already. Meanwhile toyota is making arrangement for remedy part ( d squib clock spiral cable ) for those qualified models to fix the airbag light. After I received a same interim notice, the air bag light came on. I called toyota co-operate office about the my recall notice I received by mail and told that suddenly my air bag light came on . Toyota ask me to take my car to the local toyota dealer for diagnose which I did and their diagnose result came up with b1801 error ( d squib clock spring spiral cable faulty) which they updated to toyota database and told me to wait till remedy is available for this fix. I called toyota co operate office again and they told me to wait till the part is available. It has been now 7 months and I haven't received any further notice nor any remedy yet. I called toyota few times and finally they give me a wearied answer that my car is not on defective batch anymore and does not qualify for this airbag recall. My car VIN #, year, model everything showing clearly based on interim recall letter that is in that defective recall qualification group but some how toyota is now playing game and telling me different story. They don't have any answer of who I do have the same faulty spiral cable defect like same exact others defective batch has. Toyota is the one who send out interim notices to those qualified recall batch based on their VIN# and now after 8 months, they are denied that my car doesn't qualify for this recall fix?.?? I like to have this investigate by the federal safety agency's before some one life gets at risk.

Filed Nov 19, 2014 · Airbags · 16,000 miles · WA

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. While driving 30 MPH, the air bag warning light illuminated. The dealer stated that the spiral cable assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number:14v168000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 16,000.

Filed Oct 15, 2014 · Airbags · 85,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav 4. The contact stated when the vehicle was started, the air bag warning light illuminated. The failure recurred continuously. The failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received a notification for recall the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v168000 (air bags). However, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 85,000. Updated 12/9/14*cn the consumer stated there were 2 recalls for the vehicle. None of which had the parts available for repair. Updated 10/1/2015

Filed Sep 8, 2014 · Airbags · 100,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. While driving 10 MPH, the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The failure occurred numerous times. An independent mechanic stated that the air bag failed. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000. Updated 10/07/14*lj updated 3/12/2015

Filed Aug 5, 2014 · Airbags · 166,000 miles · CT

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The contact received a recall notice for the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v168000 (air bags); however, the part needed for the repair was unavailable. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 166,000.

Filed May 29, 2014 · Airbags, Lights · 98,000 miles · VA

Driving down community street. Airbag light came on. Has stayed on continuously. Car has never been in any kind of accident. Toyota says my vehicle is not affected by their recall and will not cover any repairs.

Filed May 15, 2014 · Airbags · KS

After starting the car the air bag light did not off. It has continued to stay on when the car is running since oct. 19 2013. We have tried trouble shooting the problem with no success. When having recall repairs done at lewis toyota in dodge city, ks on 3/21/14 the repair manager was asked about the problem and gave no indication that toyota was aware of the issue or that a recall was being issued. Toyota has stated they will send letters informing owners by late april. It is mid may and we have still received nothing.