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Problems with 2008 Toyota Yaris AIR BAGS

On average, the 2008 Toyota Yaris starts to “feel” problems with the AIR BAGS and its various aspects after 76 944 miles.

Components Affected by AIR BAGS Issues

We have classified the 98 complaints from 2008 Toyota Yaris about AIR BAGS into the following categories.

FRONTAL 4 SIDE/WINDOW 1

Recently reported AIR BAGS problems on 2008 Toyota Yaris

Tl* the contact owned a 2008 toyota yaris. the contact stated that while driving at 35 mph, another vehicle made an illegal turn causing the contact to t-bone the vehicle. the air bags failed to deploy. the contact sustained internal chest injuries that required medical attention. the contact stated that she was in the trauma unit for two days. the other driver did not sustained injuries. a police report was filed. the vehicle was towed to an independent tow lot. the contact called autonation toyota leesburg dealer; (located at 1 cardinal park dr se, leesburg, va 20175, (571) 357-3965) where two previous takata recalls were performed on the vehicle. the first recall performed was on the passengers side air bag and later the driver side air bag. the nhtsa campaign numbers were not available. the contact was informed by the dealer to contact the corporate office of toyota. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer. the vehicle was destroyed. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided a case number: 1907232238. the approximate mileage was 235,000.

I took my car in to the toyota dealership in longview washington and pretty much they were supposed to replace both airbags and they only replace one and then said that oh we don't know why the airbag lights not going off when i do believe that the passenger side needs to be replaced to also i was told by the toyota dealership in bremerton that if my friend and started clicking to take it in and there was a recall for that too so and it starts leaking after i had it in there so i think i need to check it out and they're not doing it please contact me at the [xxx] my phone number is [xxx] thank you information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota yaris. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v006000 (air bags). the parts to do the repair were unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair as the recall notice was received over a year ago. the dealer (atkins kroll guam, 443 s marine corps dr, tamuning, guam 96913) was contacted, but there was no reply. the manufacturer was contacted several times and was unable to confirm when the parts were to become available. the contact received a postcard from tk holdings, alerting her that they filed for bankruptcy. the vin was unknown. the contact had not experienced a failure. *bf *tr

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2008 toyota yaris. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v340000 (air bags). the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. ford bend toyota (20465 southwest fwy, richmond, tx) refused to repair the vehicle and advised the contact to go to the dealer near their residence. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. parts distribution disconnect.

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2008 toyota yaris. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v340000 (air bags); however, 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 contact called centennial toyota (6551 centennial center blvd, las vegas, nv 89149, phone: (644) 695-6974) and was informed that the part was not available for the repair. the manufacturer was not contacted. the contact had not experienced a failure. parts distribution disconnect.

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2008 toyota yaris. 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 baldwin toyota dealer located at 801 s westwood blvd suite a, poplar bluff, mo 63901 (573) 785-6484 was contacted and confirmed that parts were not available for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. parts distribution disconnect.

I want to know about settlement info we had to wait 9 hours to get our car fix and i missed work .i need to know about getting a settlement we had 3 recall on our car just want to know how to get settlement.

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2008 toyota yaris. the contact stated that the vin was included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 16v340000 (air bags), 14v168000 (air bags), 14v169000 (seats), and 12v491000 (visibility). the dealer was not contacted to schedule a repair appointment. while driving less than 35 mph, the air bag within the steering wheel deployed with force. the driver's side window glass fractured completely. the contact veered off the road and crashed into a tree. the contact sustained injuries to the body cavity, which did not require medical treatment. a police report was not filed. the vehicle was not inspected by a dealer. the manufacturer was not aware of the failure. the failure mileage was unknown. parts distribution disconnect.

Takata inflators hello i am a mother of a three year old child and i have been driving my child around in this vehicle for over a year knowing there's a dangerous recall. i have gotten nowhere with any toyota place because they never have the parts and are waiting for them. this problem could be potentially fatal and it upsets me greatly that i can't get it fixed and having my child in this small car with this huge issue. please help me to this fixed!

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2008 toyota yaris. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v006000 (air bags). the contact was notified that the parts were available; however, the dealer stated otherwise. ultimately, 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 vin was unknown. the contact had not experienced a failure. *as

Yesterday, february 27, i received a recall notice from toyota for takata air bags. this is an important safety recall appears in red ink on the notice. my car is a toyota yaris sedan, 2008, vin [xxx]. i immediately called the local toyota store, kendall toyota, to make an appointment for the repair. i was told that toyota doesn't yet have a fix for the problem and that i should await further word. toyota's response shows egregious disregard for my safety. also, if toyota has known of the problem since my car was manufactured nine years ago, then the unavailability of a fix in 2017 signals almost unbelievable incompetence in the organization. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Tl* takata recall. the contact owned a 2008 toyota yaris. while driving 45 mph, another vehicle crashed into the contact's vehicle. the air bags failed to deploy. the contact sustained hip and shoulder injuries, which required medical attention. a police report was filed. the vehicle was destroyed and towed. the contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 16v340000 (air bags), but 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 failure. the failure mileage was 138,000.

I tried to stop + could not. if feel as if there are several recalls on this vehicle, one that does not meet highway standards, in which the dealership should have known about before selling to me on october 31, 2016. i had trouble getting my title from the dealership + had several issues with the vehicle + it was within the 30 day warranty period, + they told me every time that everything was ok, until i was in my accident + now have + am still dealing with several medical issues.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota yaris. 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.

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2008 toyota yaris. 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 vin was invalid. the contact had not experienced a failure.