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2017 Toyota Tacoma Airbags Problems

10 owner-reported airbags complaints from NHTSA data

10
Complaints
8
Crashes
Jan 2017Sep 2019
Date Range

Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Owner Complaints (10)

mediumAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: May 2024

Unit 1 vehicle ran a red light at approximately 45mph and impacted the passenger side door of the Tacoma (unit 2) pushing the Tacoma into a stop vehicle (unit 3) in the turning lane. Unit 1 and unit 3 air bags deployed but none of the air bags in the Tacoma deployed. One of the pictures taken show the front driver side air bag sensor in the wreck frame.

NHTSA #: 11591290
mediumAIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
CrashFiled: Feb 2024

The contact owns a 2017 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that, upon coming to a complete stop, the vehicle suddenly accelerated on its own. After which, upon attempting to apply the brakes and with the brake pedal depressed to the floorboard, the vehicle failed to stop, prompting the contact to switch off the ignition. As a result of the unintended acceleration and brake failures, the contact collided with the rear quarter panel of another passenger vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. No warning lights were illuminated. A police report was filed, and no injuries were reported. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who was unable to diagnose the failure, informing the contact that the event data recorder showed the accelerator pedal had been depressed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a case was opened. The failure mileage was 80,000.

NHTSA #: 11574774
mediumAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Jun 2021

Airbags did Not deploy during car accident. This was the 2nd time, but 1st accident was minor because it was with a deer. The vehicle is available in the Towing company per police instruction. Driver had several bruises. Insurance companies are involved, have not hear anything about this specific situation. No warnings and all switches for airbags were ON

NHTSA #: 11422436
mediumAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Mar 2021

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING IN HEAVY SNOW AT 50 MPH, THEY CRASHED INTO SEVERAL ELK IN THE ROAD. THE AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER OCCUPANT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE NECK, CHEEK AND BACK HOWEVER MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS NOT PROVIDED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 87,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE

NHTSA #: 11404464
mediumAIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
Filed: Apr 2020

I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK WITH MY BOYFRIEND WHEN HE MOVED IN THE SEAT AND THE SEATBELT AND AIRBAG LIGHTS ON MY DASH CAME ON AND NOW THEY WON'T TURN OFF. *TR

NHTSA #: 11321455
mediumAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Sep 2019

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE YIELDED THE RIGHT OF WAY AND T-BONED THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. TWO OCCUPANTS WERE INJURED AND TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO THE CONTACT'S INSURANCE COMPANY FOR INVESTIGATION. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: 1909101335. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT AN INVESTIGATION WAS NEEDED. THE DAMAGES TO THE VEHICLE WERE UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 43,000.

NHTSA #: 11255278
mediumAIR BAGS
Filed: Apr 2019

TAKATA RECALL ( I THINK ) NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS,WITH PASSENGER SEATED PROPERLY DRIVER SEATED PROPERLY SEAT BELTS WITH SHOULDER HARNESS PROPERLY FASTENED. HIT A SMALL BUMP ( POT HOLE) BOUNCED PRETTY HARD,DID NOT BOTTOM OUT.THE WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON IMMEDIATELY,CLUSTER GAGE'S AND CENTER WARNING LIGH ON DASHBOARD CENTER (AIR BAG OFF ) TRUCKS SPEED 35-45MPH TWO LANE HIGHWAY

NHTSA #: 11203386
mediumAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Apr 2019

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2017 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE CROSSED OVER THE DOUBLE YELLOW LINES AND STRUCK THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE HEAD ON. NONE OF THE FRONTAL AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. POLICE REPORT NUMBER: [XXX] WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A PRIVATE IMPOUND LOT. THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER IN THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WERE TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL VIA AMBULANCE. THE PASSENGER SUSTAINED A BROKEN KNEE CAP, HEAD TRAUMA, AND WHIPLASH. THE DRIVER SUFFERED TWO HERNIATED DISCS AND NERVE DAMAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND SENT A THIRD PARTY COMPANY TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 31,000. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TT

NHTSA #: 11203097
mediumAIR BAGS,STRUCTURE,WHEELS
CrashFiled: Feb 2019

TAKATA INFLATORS I WAS STRUCK ON MY FRONT LEFT SIDE . EVERY PANAL ON THE DRIVERS SIDE WS IMPACTE SIDE WAS IMPACTED. I WAS TRAVELING BOUT 40MPH. I SPUN AROUND AND ENDED BACK INNONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED A DRANAGE DITCH.I WAS DRIVING IN A STATE HIGHWAY

NHTSA #: 11174375
mediumAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Jan 2017

YESTERDAY MY SON WAS IN AN ACCIDENT WHERE HE REAR ENDED ANOTHER CAR AT AROUND 40 MPH, THE OTHER CAR WAS STOPPED. THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED ON A CITY STREET IN FREMONT, CALIFORNIA. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. WHAT IS CONCERNING IS THAT THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. SEE THE ATTACHED PHOTO.

NHTSA #: 10945149

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