2010 Toyota Tacoma airbags problems

16 complaints (5% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 118,000. 4 crashes reported.

owner complaints: 16
of this car's complaints: 5%
typical mileage: 118,000
crashes: 4
recalls: 2

Which part fails

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Toyota Tacoma airbags problems in other years

Related recalls

Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator moduleReported April 9, 2014 · 1,486,413 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006-2008 RAV4, 2006-2010 Yaris, 2008-2010 Highlander, and 2009-2010 Tacoma, Corolla, Corolla Matrix and General Motors Pontiac Vibe vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the steering column assembly contains electrical connections to the driver's airbag module housed in a spiral cable assembly, which includes a Flexible Flat Cable (FFC). Due to the shape and location of the FFC's retainer, the FFC could become damaged when the steering wheel is turned.
Risk: If the FFC is damaged, connectivity to the driver's air bag module could be lost and the air bag deactivated. The failure of the driver's air bag to deploy in the event of a crash that typically necessitates deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver.
Remedy: Toyota will notify the Toyota vehicle owners, and General Motors will notify the Pontiac Vibe owners. Toyota sent owners an interim notification letter in May 2014 to advise owners of the recall. Toyota will mail owners a second letter when remedy parts are available. General Motors sent Pontiac Vibe owners an Interim letter on June 20, 2014 notifying them that parts are currently unavailable. General Motors sent notices to the Pontiac Vibe owners on September 15, 2014, that a remedy is available. The recall began on October 27, 2014. Owners may contact Toyota at 1‑800‑331‑4331. Owners may contact General Motors at 1‑800‑762‑2737.

Recall number 14V168000 · Recall details

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 2010 Toyota Tacoma owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Feb 19, 2026 · Airbags · MD · crash

Our son hit a guardrail and the airbags didn't deploy. Accident and failure was reported to insurance company

Filed Sep 9, 2020 · Airbags, Steering · 180,000 miles · MA

My airbag light came on for no apparent reason. There was a recall for other toyota tacomas for an air bag spiral assembly however my model was not included. I took the truck to a toyota dealer who informed me that the cable and connections were rusty and the air bag would not function in a crash unless the assembly was replaced. I paid out of pocket to have the cable replaced.

Filed Dec 27, 2019 · Airbags · 94,000 miles · OH

Airbag light illuminated disabling the vehicle's airbag systems potentially causing severe injury during a collision. Dealership inspection revealed failure in the airbag spiral cable, an existing known fault recalled on other 2010 model year tacomas by toyota. This particular VIN was not included in the 2014 toyota recall of 2009-2010 for spiral cable failure. Toyota currently has no plans to expand their previous recall to fix this issue on other affected vehicles.

Filed Nov 30, 2019 · Airbags · 118,000 miles · CA

The steering column assembly contains electrical connections to the driver's airbag module housed in a spiral cable assembly, which includes a flexible flat cable (ffc). Due to the shape and location of the ffc's retainer, the ffc could become damaged when the steering wheel is turned. While driving I noticed my horn quit working and my airbag warning came on and I know there is already a recall for the spiral cable assembly but my VIN # is not included in the recall.

Filed Aug 29, 2019 · Airbags · 119,000 miles · CA · crash · 1 injury

I hit a parked car while driving about 30 MPH. The drivers air bag did not deploy.I suffered major injurys. I had a concusin and subdural hemotoma and had stitches in my mouth. The air bag would have saved me alot of pain

Filed Dec 1, 2017 · Airbags, Steering · 140,000 miles · NH

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated and the steering column controls ceased to function. The contact, a certified toyota mechanic, diagnosed that the spiral cable was defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was referred to the federal safety agency. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer's representative informed the contact that the federal safety agency was responsible for the scope of the recall even though the recall was voluntary. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.

Filed Apr 2, 2017 · Airbags · 180,000 miles · MA · crash · 3 injuries

I was belted in and hit a street sign then a 6 foot tall straight up and down just about sand hill and then a tree. Impact was sufficient enough to brake my back for sudden stop. The accident was may 5, 2016 and it was a drunk driving accident but that shouldn't matter as I should have been stopped by airbag instead of snapping my back.. I have had serious memory loss due to prior medical conditions. I love toyota but I believe something went terribly wrong that night as impact should have set off driver airbag. My passengers didn't buckle up but I did and I was hurt the worse.. Oh and yes I am expecting to hear from someone in your company or law firm to know if I need a lawyer or not. Thank you .. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Jan 19, 2017 · Airbags · 44,000 miles · WA

Takata air bag recall on toyota tacoma pickups? Dated new in year 2010.

Filed Aug 22, 2016 · Airbags · 200,000 miles · TN

Spiral cord defective drivers side air bag

Filed Dec 23, 2014 · Acceleration, Airbags · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 14v168000 (air bags), 13v337000 (seat belts), 11v148000 (tires), and 09v388000 (vehicle speed control) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer stated that the parts were on a nationwide back order. The manufacturer was not made aware of the delay. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact had not experienced a failure.

Questions about the 2010 Toyota Tacoma airbags

Does the 2010 Toyota Tacoma have airbags problems?

Owners have filed 16 complaints about the airbags of the 2010 Toyota Tacoma, 5% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2010 Toyota Tacoma airbags problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 118,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2010 Toyota Tacoma airbags?

Yes, 2 recalls: 14V168000, 13V014000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Toyota Tacoma have bad airbags?

The Toyota Tacoma model years with the most airbags complaints are 2006 (76 complaints), 1998 (46 complaints) and 2005 (46 complaints).