2008 Toyota Sienna: airbag warning light

Filed Jul 16, 2016 · Airbags · 139,000 miles · WI

The dashboard airbag indicator light is flashing when the van is turned on.

Filed Aug 4, 2014 · Airbags · 204,000 miles · IN

Airbag warning light came on without apparent cause. We took it in to toyota dealer, they said they replaced the passenger side airbag harness , but could not complete repair, airbag warning light still on. Toyota still waiting for another plug to repair 2 months later. Very serious issue as they said airbags will not work properly.

Filed Jun 10, 2014 · Airbags, Lights · 45,000 miles · OR

Airbag indicator warning light flashes continuously. Jiggled wires under front passenger seat a year ago, and the warning light quit flashing for a couple months. But then it started flashing again about six months ago. A warranty enhancement notification - ztx was received from toyota a few days ago. Local dealer said that diagnosis would take two hours & cost $130. Read on the internet to try disconnecting the yellow wire (airbag sensor) under the front passenger seat and wait 15 seconds. Tried that and the flashing light has gone off again. This yellow connector pin and wiring should be fully replaced by toyota under a full recall so that this doesn't become a recurring, regular issue for sienna owners.

Filed Feb 25, 2014 · Airbags, Electrical · 79,500 miles · FL

Air bag light started blinking when car started and stayed blinking. Brought in to dealer and comments were "open in side. Squib rh circuit" and "needs pass. Side front seat airbag" for $865. Same issue seems true for 2007 siennas online. Light stopped blinking and has not recurred.

Filed Aug 14, 2013 · Airbags · 101,235 miles · OR

Flashing air bag indicator light, 4 tsb's have been issued for this problem with a replacement part. The tsb's are e1001-08, tsb 0069-12, tsb 0162-10, and tsb 0252-08. This is a major safety problem that toyota is refusing to recall and correct. The federal safety agency needs to make a mandatory recall for defective toyota sienna airbag wiring. Toyota dealership is demanding $50 to read code and average repair cost of more than $1000 dollars. This vehicle has never been in an accident of any kind. There is no reason that the airbags should have a defective condition so soon. There is obviously a manufacturing problem with the system which is why toyota redesigned the part. Toyota cannot be allowed to charge customers $1000's of dollars to replace this essential safety equipment.

Filed Apr 1, 2010 · Acceleration, Electrical · 22,553 miles · IN

Vehicle traveling 35mph on a level street. Warm,dry,windy,cloudy afternoon. Sudden acceleration! Brief (1-2 seconds) ended before I could depress the brake. No damage,collision or injury occurred. Just startled. Checked for floor mat or other visible obstruction/ impedance, none apparent. This was the first time I was sure of the occurrence. There have been a variety of what appear to be electrical /electronic "glitches" : AC green light on button comes on by itself, summer or winter and sometimes I can not get it to turn off. Seatbelt light sometimes comes on when they are properly in use. (and nothing heavy resting on the seats) also airbag light sometimes. Service light remains on sometimes after oil change service. Brake highly sensitive gas pedal very touchy, especially from stop,ie at light. Hard to not spin wheels on starting. (especially when pavement wet, even on level st.). Fortunately, having lived in snow territory, I know the importance of slow starts and stops when possible. I have not checked any sites to see if sienna 2008 has any problems listed yet.