The contact owns a 2003 Toyota Avalon. While operating the vehicle, the air bag sensor light began to flicker off and on. After turning the engine off and back on, the vehicle operated normally. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 118,000.

- Redondo Beach, CA, USA

We own a 2003 Toyota Avalon. We received the safety recall notice regarding the supplemental restraint system (SRS) electronic control unit (ECU) for this vehicle in March of 2014. The red airbag light in the dash has been on, making the vehicle unsafe to operate. Since this involves the very safety and well-being of my family, we called the local West covina dealer, at least four (4) times and made at least one (1) drive-in visit, to get this matter resolved. Each time we were told there was no ' SRS ECU ' replacement part available. On our last attempt to reach out to them, we left a message for the service advisor at the West covina Toyota location and was not even given the courtesy of a return phone call. We are thoroughly disappointed and frustrated! since this places our family at great risk of harm and endangers their well-being, out of desperation, we are reaching out to you. It has now been over two (2) years since receipt of the initial safety recall notice. Surely, this is sufficient time to be able to rectify the problem! please feel free to contact via email at either [xxx] to discuss this matter. Or, you may reach out to us by phone at [xxx](H) or [xxx] (C). It is my hope that your assistance will provide the impetus needed to resolve this matter. Sincerely yours, [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).'

- West Covina, CA, USA

Rec'd both notifications last year, but this exceeds reasonable amount of time waiting for a fix. One day last spring (2015) I had just started the car while in my driveway. The airbag indicator lite stayed on longer than usual. Also, my seat belt tightened up on me by itself while driving in town. I also smelled hot wires another time. I called Toyota several times and was told the part is unavailable, though I explained my issues. I requested the airbag be disconnected which they refused to do. I called Toyota again on 2/22/16. They said the part is in, but the manager of the dealership (Toyota) states they won't replace it in my vehicle unless the airbag light is on. Does that mean I will have fair warning" does that mean I will have to drive a dangerous vehicle about 50+ miles to the nearest dealer to have it fixed at that time" this is nuts! I am angry! I will be calling the federal trade commission next, which traffic safety referred me to. I still owe $4,400 on my car and will be unable to trade it in without the recall being completed.

- Baraboo, WI, USA

The contact owns a 2003 Toyota Avalon. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 15V043000 (air bags) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The VIN was invalid. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Howell, NJ, USA

The contact owns a 2003 Toyota Avalon. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V043000 (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 made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Bolton Landing, NY, USA

The contact owns a 2003 Toyota Avalon. While driving at various speeds, the air bag warning light illuminated. The failure recurred intermittently. The contact received a notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V043000 (air bags); however, the part or remedy for the recall was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Elmhurst, IL, USA

The contact owns a 2003 Toyota Avalon. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V043000 (air bags) however the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time to do the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. Updated 04/20/16 consumer stated the dealer told her part was not available updated 05/30/18

- Castle Pines, CO, USA

The contact owns a 2003 Toyota Avalon. The contact stated that when the ignition was turned to the on position, the driver side air bag warning indicator illuminated intermittently. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the vehicle was experiencing issues from the open recall on the vehicle and the air bag may not deploy in the event of a crash. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and stated that the VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 15V043000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Updated 04/13/16 updated 04/19/16.

- Coral Springs, FL, USA

The contact owns a 2003 Toyota Avalon. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 15V043000 (electrical system, 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.

- Bristol, MD, USA

The contact owns a 2003 Toyota Avalon. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V043000 (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. The failure mileage was 90,000. Updated 04/06/16 updated 11/20/2017

- St Petersburg, FL, USA

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 Toyota Avalon. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V043000 (air bags). The dealer was unable to supply the part beyond a reasonable time frame. The manufacturer was unable to determine when the part would be supplied to the dealer. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. The consumer stated since there is no remedy for the air bag issue at the moment, she would like to have the air bag disconnected. Updated 03/02/16. Updated 04/06/16 the consumer stated the vehicle was repaired on March 8. updated 04/20/16.

- Clear Water, FL, USA

Still waiting, over 1 year later, for resolution of NHTSA recall 15V043. This recall is dated 27 Jan 2015. Today is 03 Feb 2016. This is an unacceptable delay for a safety recall. Is there no enforcement action that could be utilized to address this issue?

- Madison, WI, USA

The contact owns a 2003 Toyota Avalon. The contact received a notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V043000 (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.

- Havana, FL, USA

Recall notification issued over 1 year ago, no remedy available currently. Local Toyota dealer offers no direction. This is not being handled appropriately considering the potential deadly consequences.

- Raleigh, NC, USA

The recall notices was received in April, 2015. But the part needed to fix the problem was not available. The recall notices said "Toyota is preparing sufficient parts to support installation of sub-wire harness....we will send another notification when preparation are complete". my concern is that me and my family are currently driving around in an unsafe vehicle. The recall notice went on to say "the front airbag and/or seatbelt pretensioners could inadvertently deploy" my question is when is this problems going to be fixed. I have not taking this car on a major trip since this recall because I feel my family is at risk. I would appreciate a response to this inquiry. This recall correction need to be completed. Thank you [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Boonville, MO, USA

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 Toyota Avalon. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V043000 (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. Updated 03/18/16

- Monterey, CA, USA

The contact owns a 2003 Toyota Avalon. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V043000 (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.

- Kalamazoo, MI, USA

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 Toyota Avalon. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V043000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the recall repair were 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.

- Tucson, AZ, USA

The contact owns a 2003 Toyota Avalon. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V043000 (air bags) however, the parts were unavailable to perform the repairs. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Mckinney, TX, USA

Takata recall - I received a recall notice approximately a year ago and have called my dealer and Toyota. They inform me that parts are not available. The airbag light has come on and off several times, but hasn't stayed on. I am concerned about driving the vehicle and having an accident and/or injury due to this problem. I was driving the vehicle on the interstate at the time. This recall concerns the supplemental restraint system electronic control module.

- Pulaski, VA, USA