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Problems with 2000 Toyota Tundra AIR BAGS

On average, the 2000 Toyota Tundra starts to “feel” problems with the AIR BAGS and its various aspects after 201 000 miles.

Components Affected by AIR BAGS Issues

We have classified the 10 complaints from 2000 Toyota Tundra about AIR BAGS into the following categories.

FRONTAL 7

Recently reported AIR BAGS problems on 2000 Toyota Tundra

Takata recall. 2000 model year appears not included in the recall, yet the breadth of the instances of failure to inflate properly appears extensive for vehicles involved in an accident.

Takata recall , air bag did not deploy at hard impact at 40 mph.

Takata recall inquiry, i was driving the vehicle at the time of the accident, i hit a deer lost control of the vehicle and was doing between 40 to 45 mph when i went into a ditch nose first and totaled out the truck because of the damage to the front bumper, radiator, etc and the airbags did not deploy, suffered alot of facial damage and broke bones in my face due to hitting the steering wheel thank you, [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Tl* the contact owned a 2000 toyota tundra. while driving 50 mph, the contact crashed into a deer and then an embankment. the front driver side air bag failed to deploy. the contact suffered broken bones to the nose, cheek, and body bruises. medical attention was required. a police report was not filed. the vehicle was destroyed and towed. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was 201,000.

I was driving behind a honda accord going around 65 mph give or take 5 mph, when the car in front of the honda made a late signal and slow down. by the time i was able to react i rear ended the honda and crushed the front drivers side of my truck. the seat belts did not lock and the air bags did not deploy. my truck went all the way into the back seat of the honda. the damage to the front of my truck started at the passenger head light and went all the way across the drivers side and was pushed into the front of the engine. to my knowledge the air bags should of deployed and the seat belts should of locked. if it wasn't for the steering wheel i would of went through the windshield. also the passenger airbags were on but didn't deploy either. *js

While driving consumer applied the brakes and pedal went to the floor. consumer was unable to maintain control of the vehicle and hit another vehicle head on. upon impact, both frontal air bags did not deploy. driver sustained injuries, and went to the hospital the next day. the vehicle was towed to a body shop. *ak

While driving at 35 mph driver lost control of the vehicle and hit a cliff head on. upon impact, both frontal air bags did not deploy. driver and passenger sustained injuries. *ak

Consumer called complaining about the air bags on the vehicle. also stated that was involved on a collision where the air bags on the vehicle did not deploy at the time of the impact. dealer was not contacted at the time of this call. ts

See pictures at http://www.bickfordpc.com/tundra/pic01.jpg . . . pic17.jpg. i'd like to understand if this is an exception or a design problem. love the truck otherwise and would like to purchase a new one. looking for add'l information toyota is investigating but i have concerns with a company investigating themselves. thanks, scott. *ak

Accident occured while driving at 65-70 mph. driver and passengers were injured, the air bags did not deploy and the seat belts did not tighten up and locked upon the impact. nlm *slc

Accelerater went down to the floor as if the cruise control took over, airbags did not deploy on inpact.*ak

This truck has defects in the steeing,tires,brakes, airbags,and hadling.at 6244 miles,steer tires were at 6/32(12/32 new)coplained to deler they said normal tire wear,needs rotated! this front end slid, sqeeled,jumps around corners!two eng. tom superitts&lee hammler from k.c. corp. says nothing wrong with truck!there boss steve eisbamrth will now buy me tires but won't admit the is a problem. this offer didn't happen untill i told them i was turing this in to nhtsa, then they wanted to keep me quiet. i am ready to turn this truck back to them because of there bad customer service and bad product. bottom line on safety corners on wet pavement like on patches of ice when i was involved in accident, brakes vibrated, tires slid, and on impact rt. bumper bent in to tire rt. fender creased both air bags did not come out. this truck should go in for further testing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!*ak (dot number: ap72ew1123 tiresize: p265/70r16)

While attempting to maneuver pass a tow truck which was partially blocking the drivers lane of travel, the brakes locked up and the vehicle began to skid forward toward the front portion of the tow truck, the front and center portion of the truck collided with the left front section of the tow truck's bumper, during this accident neither frontal air bag deployed, the driver sustained injuries to his torso and whiplash, the passenger suffered sever abdominal bruising from the seat belt. nlm

Consumers vehicle was stolen & in an accident. the vehicle hit a concrete bridge & the airbags didn't deploy. the consumer says the manufacture doesn't seem to be concern about the safety of the vehicle.*ak

When truck rear ended a toyota 4 runner it hit a curb and broadsided a ford pickup. upon impact, there was no deployment of driver's side or passenger's side air bags. it's more than likely that the truck will be totalled. please provide any further information. *ak

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