2013 Toyota Tundra Airbags Problems
3 owner-reported airbags complaints from NHTSA data
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Airbags Recalls (1)
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
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.
Fix: 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.
Owner Complaints (3)
Your Tundra was involved in a two-vehicle crash where another car ran a red light and hit your front end, then hit your driver's side. During the impact, your driver's seat moved forward toward the steering wheel, and your seat belt didn't prevent your chest, neck, and stomach from hitting the steering wheel. Your airbags deployed but appeared to explode rather than inflate properly, filling the cabin with powder, and you and your passenger were injured and hospitalized. The vehicle was declared a total loss by insurance.
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ON 08/22/14, I HAD BEEN TO THE LOCAL TOYOTA DEALERSHIP TO HAVE MY OIL CHANGED. I ASKED THEM TO LOOK AT THE BRAKES BECAUSE THERE WAS A TERRIBLE VIBRATION AND THE BRAKES HAVE NOT STOPPED WELL SINCE I BOUGHT THE TRUCK. THEY SAID THE TRUCK NEEDED NEW BRAKES, ROTORS AND PADS ALL THE WAY AROUND. I WAS SUPPOSED TO TAKE IT BACK ON 08/29/14. ON 08/28/14 WHILE DRIVING ON A CLEAR ROAD WITH NO RAIN OR CLOUDS I WENT TO STOP AND I PUSHED THE BRAKES TO THE FLOOR WITH BOTH FEET AND THE TRUCK DID NOT STOP AND I HIT ANOTHER CAR. I HAVE FILED A COMPLAINT WITH TOYOTA AND THEY FINALLY ORDERED AN INSPECTOR TO GET THE BLACK BOX FROM MY TRUCK. HE HAS NOT CALLED TO SCHEDULE THIS AND IT IS 3 WEEKS LATER. I HAVE LEFT MESSAGE AFTER MESSAGE. I BELIEVE THE BRAKES ARE FAULTY WITH THE TRUCK. THERE IS NO REASON AT 9000 MILES ON A NEW TRUCK THAT IT SHOULD NEED NEW BRAKES, ROTORS AND PAD ALL THE WAY AROUND. NOW I AM WAITING ON ENGINEERING ANALYSIS ASSOCIATION TO CONTACT ME TO SET UP AN INSPECTION OF MY TRUCK. NO ONE IS WILLING TO HELP ME GET INFORMATION, NOT TOYOTA AND NOT EAA. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 TOYOTA TUNDRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DEPRESSING THE BRAKES IN AN ATTEMPT TO COMPLETE A TURN, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SLOW DOWN AND CRASHED INTO A NEARBY BUILDING. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUFFERED FROM INJURIES TO THE HEAD, NECK AND SHOULDERS. IN ADDITION, THE LEFT SIDE OF THE CONTACT'S BODY SUSTAINED SEVERE INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED OF THE INCIDENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 700. UPDATED 8/29/13 *CN UPDATED 09/11/2013 *JS