10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
8 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
7 / 0
Average Mileage:
62,835 miles

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problem #62

Aug 012016

Tundra

  • 115,000 miles
The contact owns a 2003 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that the air bag compartment on the driver's side made a clunking/rattling noise. When the contact placed her hand on the center of the steering wheel, she felt a heavy object shifting around inside. The contact called Toyota of the desert (located at 68105 kyle road, cathedrial city, California 92234; 760-328-0871) and was informed that there was no driver side recall on the vehicle for the air bag nor was there warranty coverage; therefore, the vehicle would not be repaired for free. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and opened case number: 1708252544. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000.

- Yucca Valley, CA, USA

problem #61

Jan 132016

Tundra

  • 100,000 miles
Airbag light came on went to Toyota in national city ca paid alot of money including a new battery, witch I got from aaa and still no fix

- Chula Vista, CA, USA

problem #60

Jul 082017

Tundra

  • 128,947 miles
The SRS symbol for passenger air bags came on in my Toyota Tundra on 7/8/17, while driving down the road

- Blackshear, GA, USA

problem #59

Jul 032013

Tundra

  • 70,000 miles
My air bag has never worked even after I brought it into the dealership 5 years ago

- Garland, TX, USA

problem #58

Jun 142017

Tundra

  • miles
I know there was a recall on the airbags for the passenger side a few years ago and everytime I would called to get replaced as promised they did not have any airbags to repair and claim it wasn't that big of a deal you just couldn't have a passenger in your car and eventually they might be able to replace the faulty airbag. I just looked up information again on my truck and now it's not even showing that there was a recall but I do have documentation that they're actually was so I don't know if since they didn't have the parts to replace it it's not a valid recall or why they didn't have to comply with the recall because I think it's funny to not enforce recalls if they are supposed to. Nothing happened because I turned off the passenger airbag so I don't know if it's faulty or what but they refuse to replace it is my point and reason for my complaint I don't remember exactly when the recall was but it was actually a few years ago I have called numerous times to Toyota and always been told they don't have parts yet I think that it needs to be reinvestigated

- Portland, OR, USA

problem #57

Apr 012014

Tundra

  • miles
Takata inflators - I haven't heard back from you...... complaint # 10948526 serviceman was working on the air bag on my truck and service light was on when I left the dealership. This isn't a warranty problem, the serviceman made a mistake and caused the air bad bag light come on.

- Tucker, GA, USA

problem #56

Apr 012014

Tundra 8-cyl

  • miles
Takata recall - I got the recall and went to my dealer to have them check it, 4-01-14, (59,317miles) got another recall to replace the inflator air bag part (3-13-15). The air bag check light came on after I left the dealer (3-31-2015). I came back and showed them the check light on for the air bag. The serviceman couldn't find the problem. I waited about an hour and half for them to fix the check light problem. This recall started while my truck was still warranty. The dealer said I'm out of warranty back in 3-31-15 when I showed them the check light and I told them it happened when the serviceman replaced the takata inflator. I'm not going to pay for any of this, they probably just left a wire off. I've been driving my truck since then and I'm afraid the air bag will explode anytime or when I hit a bump. I need a good dealer to fix it and pay for a rental car if I need it. I contacted Toyota customer and they said, "....oh, your were out of warranty when they installed it..". are these people stupid or what"???"

- Tucker, GA, USA

problem #55

Nov 052016

Tundra

  • 180,000 miles
Extreme rust area all around rear differential, pitting in metal, and also the spare wheel tire extreme rust.

- Pikesville, MD, USA

problem #54

May 252016

Tundra

  • miles
The contact owns a 2003 Toyota Tundra. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V285000 (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. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Santa Fe, NM, USA

problem #53

Apr 022016

Tundra

  • 261,000 miles
The contact owns a 2003 Toyota Tundra. After the vehicle was started, the driver side air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that an unknown part related to the steering wheel needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 261,000.

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #52

Dec 012015

Tundra

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 Toyota Tundra. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V285000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Louisburg, KS, USA

problem #51

Feb 152016

Tundra

  • 69,800 miles
Takata recall: The safety recall notice (remedy notice) from Toyota motor sales usa states that the repair will take approx. 2 hours. When scheduling the dealer requires two different visits. One to inspect and disassemble the airbag and then reassembles the airbag. The part is ordered. Another appointment is required to install the repaired airbag or part. There is no mention of two appointments being required to remedy the airbag. Contacting Toyota directly confirmed that dealers are informed that this remedy consumers to visit the dealers two times and ordering the part between visits. The Toyota representative confirmed that the safety recall notice does not correctly state the time or visits needed to remedy the airbag issue. This needs to be changed and the safety notice needs to correctly inform consumers of the requirement to visit a Toyota dealer two times for 2 or more hours each to remedy the issue.

- Scottsdale, AZ, USA

problem #50

Aug 042015

Tundra

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 Toyota Tundra. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 15V285000 (air bags) and 05V254000 (air bags) and stated that the parts needed for the repairs were not available. 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 contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Reno, NV, USA

problem #49

Sep 012015

Tundra

  • miles
Have gone to my local Toyota store informed them I received a letter for recall on air bag inflators. I was told they when they have the-part they will fix it's been probably 3 to 4 months since I've heard anything and I have gone to two different Toyota. When will this be resolved

- Spanaway, WA, USA

problem #48

Jun 082015

Tundra 8-cyl

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 Toyota Tundra. The contact received a notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V285000 (air bags); however, the part 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 not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect....updated 02/08/16; updated 04/25/18

- Huntley, IL, USA

problem #47

Nov 022015

Tundra 8-cyl

  • miles
2003 Toyota Tundra. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle passenger airbag recall issues. The consumer was informed the parts were not available.

- Phoenix, AZ, USA

problem #46

May 132015

Tundra

  • miles
The recall notice is 5 1/2 months old. Toyota stresses that no one should occupy the passenger's seat. Toyota states that the parts are not yet available and they take no responsibility for anyone injured because of this defect. Multiple calls to the Toyota corporate office have yielded no help.

- Pine, CO, USA

problem #45

Jun 102014

Tundra 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The contact owns a 2003 Toyota Tundra. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 15V285000 (air bags) and 05V254000 (air bags); 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 made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Updated 01/27/16 updated 4/2318

- Los Alamos, NM, USA

problem #44

Oct 082015

Tundra

  • miles
The contact owns a 2003 Toyota Tundra. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 15V285000 (air bags) and 05V254000 (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.

- Maple Valley, WA, USA

problem #43

Sep 282015

Tundra 4WD 8-cyl

  • 133,410 miles
Had safety recall performed on air bag, received car back and air bag light popped on. Prior to recall work, no light was on. Returned car 3 times for air bag light issue. I have car back but air bag light still on. Spoke with Toyota motor sales usa and they opened case # [xxx] it appears that what ever they replaced, it triggered air bag light. Work performed at pat lobb Toyota of mckinney Texas. www.patlobbtoyota.com. has there been reports of this occurring? service dept acted very coy when questioned. The customer service rep called me on 9/28/15 @ 3:55pm said he would call me within 1 hour and give me some answers. As of today at 11am, have not received a call back. Thank you for your time. This started in July 2015. Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Frisco, TX, USA

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