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Issues with Toyota Avalon AIR BAGS by Years

The Toyota Avalon had plenty of problems with various aspects of AIR BAGS as 446 complaints were lodged, most of which revolve around FRONTAL. Models of 2003, 2004, 2002 appear to be the most susceptible to problems with AIR BAGS.

Browse Toyota Avalon AIR BAGS problems by years

2018 1 2017 1 2016 2 2015 2 2014 6 2013 6 2012 5 2011 2 2010 2 2009 5 2008 7 2007 20 2006 24 2005 9 2004 127 2003 182 2002 33 2001 16 2000 25 1999 22

Do Toyota Avalon models have AIR BAGS problems?

Below you may see the AIR BAGS components and the number of complaints they received.

FRONTAL 34 SIDE/WINDOW 11 SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE 8 ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY 2 KNEE BOLSTER 1

Worst Toyota Avalon Problems

AIR BAGS
2007 Toyota Avalon August 14, 2015 Victims: 5 Mileage: 49000 miles

Collision with another vehicle while making a left turn. driver's upper and lower (knee) airbags deployed. driver incurred severe cuts to both legs...

AIR BAGS
2006 Toyota Avalon September 6, 2009 Victims: 3 Mileage: 31000 miles

On sunday, september 6, 2009, my mother was driving my 2006 toyota avalon when she was involved in a crash due to an acceleration problem with the veh...

AIR BAGS
2014 Toyota Avalon November 21, 2017 Victims: 3 Mileage: 36000 miles

Takata recall. car was hit on side impact (t-boned) on driver side front going approximately 65 mph on a 4 lane highway. car subsequently rolled over...

Recently reported AIR BAGS problems on Toyota Avalon

The AIR BAGS
2002 Toyota Avalon

I was in a car accident where i lost control of the vehicle due to slippery roads. i was exiting i5 on to highway 7 in tacoma washington. the vehicle wouldn't stop, slid and hit a cement wall on highway 7. upon impact i hit my head on windshield and none of the air bags came out upon impact. i received injuries due to this disorder.

The AIR BAGS
2018 Toyota Avalon

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2018 toyota avalon. the contact became aware that the vehicle was subjected to nhtsa campaign number: 20v024000 (air bags) after a vin search was performed online. the contact spoke with nhtsa hotline and was informed that the part for the recall repair was not yet available. a dealer was not contacted. the manufacturer was not contacted nor made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. vin tool confirms parts not available.

The AIR BAGS
2017 Toyota Avalon

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2017 toyota avalon. the contact received an email confirmation of nhtsa campaign number: 20v024000 (air bags). the nhtsa hotline was contacted and an inquiry was made in regard to the status of the recall. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. vin tool confirms part not available.

The AIR BAGS
2010 Toyota Avalon

Tl* the contact owned a 2010 toyota avalon. while driving 75 mph, a large deer collided head on into the front of the vehicle. the air bags failed to deploy. the contact stated that the impact knocked the engine block out of place and pushed it backwards into the windshield area. the contact suffered injuries to the back, a concussion, whiplash, right knee, left arm and wrist. the passenger also experienced injuries to the back, right shoulder, whiplash, and a concussion. both occupants received medical attention and currently still undergoing medical exams for the injuries. the vehicle was towed to an impound lot and deemed destroyed. the insurance adjuster mentioned that the air bags should have deployed. louisburge sherriff's department was present, but a police report was not filed. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the dealer was not contacted. the cause of the failure was not diagnosed. the approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

The AIR BAGS
2000 Toyota Avalon

Air bag indicator flashing on and off whether in motion, turning or stationary.

The AIR BAGS
2007 Toyota Avalon

I was hit by another vehicle and my hole front in was smashed in and none of my airbags deployed. i was driving down a city street going straight and an avalanche truck pulled out of the parking lot trying to quickly jet across the street so he hit the gas peddle to move fast and smashed right into my passenger front side smashed the hole front end the radiator and everything my car was leaking radiator fluid and everything it's a total loss

The AIR BAGS
2012 Toyota Avalon

Another driver rand a red light and i (t-boned his passenger side) was in a head on collision. i was breaking at the time, but still imagine i hit him at between 30-40 mph. the front end crumpled as expected but the airbags did not deploy. firefighters cut power to prevent the airbags from deploying unexpectedly afterwards. a check passenger airbag light had come on in recent days that i did not get fixed before the accident, but it should not have affected the driver side airbag i expect. liberty mutual is currently in possession of the car (they deemed it a total loss).

The AIR BAGS
2000 Toyota Avalon

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota avalon. while driving 2 mph in a parking lot, the accelerator pedal spontaneously depressed to the floorboard. as a result, the contact crashed into a subaru forester. there were no warning indicators illuminated. there were no injuries and a police report was not filed. the air bags did not deploy. the vehicle was towed to an independent lot. the contact called team toyota of glen mills (1050 baltimore pike, glen mills, pa 19342, (484) 407-0835) and informed them of the failure. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and provided case number: [xxx]. no further assistance was provided. the failure mileage was approximately 38,350. *js 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).

The AIR BAGS
2008 Toyota Avalon

Tl* the contact owned a 2008 toyota avalon. after leaving the dentist and driving approximately 65 mph, the contact fell asleep at the wheel. when the contact woke up, he realized the vehicle was headed towards the median. to avoid the median, the contact turned the steering wheel and drove into a ditch on the side of the road. the vehicle flipped over several times, but no air bags deployed. the vehicle was towed and deemed totaled. the contact received injuries to the neck, elbow, leg, and head. medical attention was needed. a police report was filed. the manufacturer and dealer were not aware of the failure. the cause of the failure was not determined. the approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

The AIR BAGS
2015 Toyota Avalon

Tl* the contact owned a 2015 toyota avalon. the contact stated that the front driver's air bag failed. while driving 35 mph, the contact was unable to stop the vehicle in time and rear ended another vehicle. the front driver's air bag failed to deploy. the contact sustained injuries to the chest and nose, which required medical attention. the vehicle was destroyed and towed. the manufacturer was contacted. the dealer was not contacted. a police report was filed. the cause of the failure was not diagnosed. the vin was not available. the approximate failure mileage was 90,000.