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Problems with 2011 Toyota Sienna AIR BAGS

On average, the 2011 Toyota Sienna starts to “feel” problems with the AIR BAGS and its various aspects after 67 737 miles.

Recently reported AIR BAGS problems on 2011 Toyota Sienna

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2011 toyota sienna. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v340000 (air bags) and for the sliding door; however, the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. the manufacturer was notified. the contact had not experienced a failure. vin tool confirms parts not available. updated 04/06/17 lj updated 05/05/2017 *js

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2011 toyota sienna. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v340000 (air bags). the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. vin tool confirms parts not available.

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2011 toyota sienna. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v340000 (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 made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. vin tool confirms parts not available.

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2011 toyota sienna. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v340000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not notified of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. vin tool confirms parts not available.

Air bag recall may 23, 2016 not repaired as yet. have canceled two vacation trips need van repaired asap

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2011 toyota sienna. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 16v340000 (air bags) and 16v643000 (latches/locks/linkages). the parts needed for the repair were not available. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. vin tool confirms parts not available.

Takata recall. recall issued 5/23/2016. toyota recommends no occupants in the front passenger seat until remedied. no remedy yet. we feel over 6 months is an excessive time period to have no passengers in front seat and no remedy available.

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2011 toyota sienna. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v340000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the dealer (aubrey alexander toyota located at 1324 n susquehanna trail, selinsgrove, pa 17870; (570) 743-1171) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. the manufacturer was not contacted. the contact had not experienced a failure. parts distribution disconnect. ..updated 08/23/17 *bf the consumer stated the vehicle was repaired. *js

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2011 toyota sienna. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 16v858000 and 16v340000 (structure, air bags). the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. vin tool confirms parts not available.

Takata recall..cannot safely drive the vehicle..paying bank note with interest and auto insurance.ttoyota has no info..as to when anything will be done..this is unacceptable..i would prefer to trade or sell and cannot unless fixed.ttoyota should offer replacement trade

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2011 toyota sienna. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v340000 (air bags). 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 not made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. vin tool confirms parts not available.

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 toyota sienna. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 16v858000 (structure) and 16v340000 (air bags). the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. the manufacturer was not notified of the issue. the vin was invalid. the contact had not experienced a failure. vin tool confirms parts not available.

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2011 toyota sienna. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 16v340000 (air bags) and 11v560000 (wheels). a notification was also received for the sliding door. the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the nhtsa campaign number for the sliding doors was not provided. the contact had not experienced a failure. vin tool confirms parts not available. parts distribution disconnect.

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2011 toyota sienna. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 16v858000 and 16v340000 (air bags, structure). 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 made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. vin tool confirms parts not available.

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2011 toyota sienna. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 16v858000 (air bags) and 16v340000 (air bags, structure)the parts to do the repair were unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. vin tool confirms parts not available. updated 06/23/17*lj *js

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2011 toyota sienna. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v340000 (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 issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. vin tool confirms parts not available.

Takata recall - it's been almost a year and no remedy in place. 2 new recalls have been added since, also with no remedies available. the power doors are not safe to use and there is an issue with the rims and wheels.

Takata recall - recall is over a year old. i have taken the car to mike erdman toyota to address this and have been on their list for an extreme period. this should be addressed before someone is injured due to recall. i live in florida where the concern has been noted to be more concerning.

Takata recall nhtsa reference id 16v340 the sienna vin (xxx) is actually in switzerland. i've been told by the workshop standard procedure is that toyota usa has to direct toyota switzerland to do this repair. many siennas in the country have been updated this way. til today , i have not received any notification to proceed and bring my sienna to the swiss dealership for this purpose. in addition, the two other recalls; >safety recall g04 - remedy notice certain 2011 - 2016 model year sienna vehicles power sliding door_nhtsa reference id16v858 and, >safety (non-compliance) recall b0n - customer notification phase 2011 and certain early 2012 my sienna vehicles - tire and loading info placard and owner's manual update sent to owners. assist customer if requested.nhtsa reference id 11v560, are pending. parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2011 toyota sienna. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v340000 (air bags). the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. vin tool confirms parts not available.

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2011 toyota sienna. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v340000 (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 made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. vin tool confirms parts not available.

Takata recall, nhtsa #16v340 may 23, 2016. toyota dealer says i must wait until toyota contacts me that there is a replacement available and that may take years according to the dealer, venice toyota, venice, fl

Takata recall i got this notice in 2016 and still no airbag fix. this is our family car and i've been put out many times with only being able to fit the driver and 5 people in the back. plus when my husband drives, i have to sit in the back. getting tired of waiting knowing there is a fix to this problem.

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 toyota sienna. the contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 16v340000 (air bags) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to perform the recall repair. the manufacturer was notified of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. parts distribution disconnect.

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2011 toyota sienna. the contact inquired about nhtsa campaign number: 16v858000 (structure) and nhtsa campaign number: 16v340000 (air bags). the parts for the repairs were unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the contact had not experienced a failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. parts distribution disconnect.

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 toyota sienna. the contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 16v340000 (air bags) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to perform the recall repair. the manufacturer was not notified of the issue. the vin was invalid. the contact had not experienced a failure. parts distribution disconnect. ...updated 03/13/17 *bf *cn

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2011 toyota sienna. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v340000 (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 not made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. vin tool confirms parts not available.

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 toyota sienna. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 11v560000 (air bags); however, the part for the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was notified. the contact had not experienced a failure. parts distribution disconnect. updated 05/16/17*lj *cn

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2011 toyota sienna. the contact stated that the recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 16v34000 (air bags) was received in may of 2016. after contacting the dealer and the manufacturer on multiple occasions, the contact was informed that the parts needed for the recall remedy were still not available and no estimated time for receiving the parts could be provided. the contact had not experienced a failure. the vin tool confirms parts not available. updated 03/01/17*lj the consumer stated the power sliding door were also under recall. the manufacturer did not receive the parts to repair the failure. the manufacturer suggested disabling the power unit on the door. it was unknown when parts would become available. updated 03/27/2017 *js *cn

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 toyota sienna. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 16v858000 (structure), 11v560000 (equipment), and 16v340000 (air bags). the parts to do the recall repairs were not available. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. vin tool confirms parts not available. ..updated 06/08/17 *bf updated 10/13/2017*js

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2011 toyota sienna. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v340000 (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 issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. vin tool confirms parts not available. updated 05/17/17*lj updated 05/26/2017*js

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 toyota sienna. the contact stated that the recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 16v34000 (air bags) was received in june of 2016. after contacting the dealer and the manufacturer on multiple occasions, the contact was informed that the parts needed to repair the vehicle were still not available and no estimated time for receiving the parts could be given. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2011 toyota sienna. the contact stated that the recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 16v396000 (air bags) was received in march of 2016. after contacting the dealer and the manufacturer on multiple occasions, the contact was informed that the parts needed to repair the vehicle were still not available and no estimated time for receiving the parts could be given. the contact had not experienced a failure. the vin was not available. updated 10/07/16*lj *tr

Takata recall received letter from toyota on 7/25/16 that we had takata recall. we knew from checking toyota recall long before the letter that our car had a recall the takata airbags but not the seriousness of recall. letter indicated the following: we are in zone a(high humidity- temperatures) degrades propellant which can cause inflator to rupture during air bag deployment. metal fragments could pass through the airbag striking vehicle occupants and results in serious injury or death. toyota says we should do this: do not operate the vehicle with an occupant in front passenger seat. when you have only one car this is unexceptable.........when they say this can cause death to front seat passenger what make them think that the driver may not also get impacted and cause another issue. also what impact does this have on your car and medical insurance.

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2011 toyota sienna. while driving approximately 30 mph, another vehicle crashed into the passenger side door of the contact's vehicle. the air bags failed to deploy. as a result, the contact sustained a broken left wrist and hand injuries that required medical attention. the front passenger sustained lower back, neck, right shoulder, and right arm injuries that required medical attention. the rear passenger sustained neck and back injuries that required medical attention. a police report was filed. the vehicle was driven to the contact's residence. the vehicle was taken to an insurance lot. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v340000 (air bags). the part needed for the repair was not available. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 120,000. vin tool confirms parts not available.

Toyota company send me recall notice since early 2016. they hadn't fixed it yet. i called toyota company a couple of times.

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 toyota sienna. the contact stated that the vehicle unintentionally accelerated as the brake pedal was depressed and failed to respond without warning. as a result, the contact crashed into a building. the air bags failed to deploy. a police report was filed. the driver sustained neck and leg injuries however, it was unknown if medical attention was required. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 40,000.

Takata recall - this is a formal complaint regarding the lack of remedy for the airbag on my toyota sienna - passenger side airbag. this issue impedes having passengers ride safely in the front and this has not been rectified for several years. we do not feel completely safe when riding in the vehicle due to the "unknown" nature of this recall. deaths related to this particular issue have already been reported in several states.

Takata recall recall of the takata airbag inflators have not been replaced. toyota corporation did notify us and when we questioned about the replacement at price toyota, 168 north dupont highway, new castle, de 19720, replacement parts were not available at that time. not further communications for approximately 2 years.

Takata airbags electric side doors multiple other recall

2011 toyota sienna. consumer writes in regards to remedy not available within a reasonable time frame to repair front passenger airbag inflator recall notice. *smd

Takata recall no notification of parts available. it's been a long time.

I was traveling in an area surrounded by construction barrels trying to navigate my turn. the person in front of me stopped suddenly, and i hit him in the rear. the vehicle sustained almost $9000 worth of damage, however was not totaled. the airbag did not deploy. we asked toyota for an explanation, and they finally sent a third party to investigate. we were sent the download of the crash data recorder, but no explanation of what it meant, and toyota determined that the airbag was not faulty, even though the crash data recorder shows i hit someone front-to-rear traveling 38 miles per hour. after waiting 3 months on toyota, we finally gave up and are having the vehicle repaired. i have a chronic neck condition which was not caused by the accident but was greatly aggravated and made more painful from the accident. we have asked toyota for an explanation of the data from the recorder, but have not been provided one, only sent a letter stating toyota was not at fault and that injuries such as mine aren't proven to be prevented by the airbag. ..updated 11/03/14 *bf updated 4/28/2015 *js *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 toyota sienna. the contact stated that while turning at unknown speeds, another vehicle crashed into the vehicle's left side. upon impact, the air bags failed to deploy. the driver rear passenger sustained broken ribs and bruises to the left leg. the passenger in the third row sustained a black eye and bruises to the face. the driver sustained arm and leg injuries. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vin was not available. the failure and current mileage was 27,000.

I was trying to park my van inside a campsite, driving at approx 1.2 mph when my van took off like a rocket. i couldn't stop the car even by braking. luckily my van went into a ditch, airbags opened up, van went down the ditch and came up at an angle and stopped. i was badly hurt and passed out for few minutes, taken to a local hospital emergency room. the 16 page report ordered by toyota thru' a 3rd party clearly showed that the car went from 1.2 mph to 31.5 mph, engine rpm went from 800 to 4800 rpm in 4.2 secs. i checked with a reputable auto mechanic. he commented that no one can manually ramp the engine rpm to 4800 rpm. it is clearly an issue with toyota's electronic system. toyota has denied any issue with their car in a letter to me.i want the national highway transportation safety admin to take my case against toyota. i will be glad to email the report and toyota letter to you. please reply soon. *tr

The air bag warning light came on. i took it to the dealer. they said the airbag doesn't not work now and they are blaming in on a wiring issue, not an air bag issue. they want me to pay $220 to install a new spiral cable, but give me the part for free. this doesn't make sense. the toyota tacoma trucks had the same issue and they had a recall. *tr

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2011 toyota sienna. the contact stated that the driver and passenger side sliding doors failed to open and opened inadvertently. the vehicle was taken to three different dealers for diagnostic testing, but the technician could not locate a failure. in addition, the vehicle was taken to another dealer where it was diagnosed that the sliding door motor and the control bottom that controlled the sliding doors failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 16v340000 (air bags) and 16v858000 (structure); however, the parts needed for the repair were not available. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 65,000. vin tool confirms parts not available.

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 toyota sienna. the contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. the contact also stated that the failure recurred intermittently. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was determined that the electrical system may have been compromised during converting the vehicle into one suited for person's with disabilities. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted about the failure. the failure mileage was 3,550.

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 toyota sienna. the contact stated that while driving 35 mph, the vehicle was involved in a crash and the air bags did not deploy. the driver was injured and the vehicle was destroyed. the insurance company took the vehicle but was unable to determine the cause of the failure. the manufacturer was not notified of the air bag failure. the contact stated that a police report was filed. the failure mileage was 46,000.

Summary: the subject vehicles are equipped with front passenger airbag inflators produced by takata. according to takata, the propellant in these inflators may degrade after prolonged exposure to high absolute humidity and fluctuating high temperatures. degraded propellant can cause inflator rupture during airbag deployment. safety risk: in the event of an inflator rupture, metal fragments could pass through the airbag cushion material, striking the vehicle occupants, and result in serious injury or death. remedy: toyota is currently preparing the remedy for this condition and will provide additional information as it becomes available. the remedy, when available, will consist of the replacement of the airbag inflator or the airbag assembly, depending on the vehicle model. recall status: recall incomplete. remedy not yet available

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