10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 28 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 32 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 26,796 miles
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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).
- Bend, OR, USA
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.
- Wyoming, MI, USA
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. Parts distribution disconnect.
- Carpinteria, CA, USA
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Yaris. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V340000 (air bags). The part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair. The dealer did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. The contact was unable to determine when the vehicle would be repaired. The dealer indicated that they would schedule an appointment to order the parts on 01/27/17. The manufacturer could not provide an estimated date for when the contact's vehicle would receive the recall repair. The contact was not experiencing a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
- Phenix City, AL, USA
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.
- Summervillle, MA, USA
Takata recall. Hello, I received the notice May 2016 that my car was recalled and Toyota keeps telling me that it is not yet available. I am wondering when it will be fixed.
- Rockville, MD, USA
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 manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
- Boonsboro, MD, USA
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.
- Monroeville, PA, USA
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 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. Parts distribution disconnect.
- Hebron, IN, USA
Takata recall...I received this safety recall over six months ago. Once again I am waiting too long for a remedy to become available. This is not fair to vehicle owners. We can't even feel safe in our own cars nowadays. No sooner than one recall is completed, another one pops up. It's not right to ask us to squeeze our passengers into the back seat until Toyota gets off their behinds and help us. Please give Toyota a hugh push!
- Moreno Valley, CA, USA
Takata recall, manufacturer stated they have no replacement available and no idea when one may be available in the near future for at least half a year. Very dangerous risk for me as I drive a lot.
- Deltona, FL, USA
Takata recall-I was notified of the recall back in June of this year and still no action has been taken to repair my auto. Since that time, I have not been able to carry passengers in my front passenger seat severely impacting my use of my vehicle.
- Columbia, TN, USA
Takata recall. My car is in the highest risk zone (zone a). I was notified by mail on 6/9/2016 but a remedy is still not available as of 12/6/2016.
- Hewitt, TX, USA
2008 Toyota Yaris. Consumer writes in regards to replacement parts not available to repair passenger frontal psan airbag inflator.
- Alexandria, VA, USA
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 notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
- Watsontown, PA, USA
The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Yaris. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V340000 (air bags). The contact wanted to know if NHTSA could force takata or Toyota to make the remedy parts. The contact stated that she lives in zone a and that she has been waiting more than six months for a repair. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 99,440. The details of the failure were not available.
- Safety Harbor, FL, USA
The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Yaris. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V340000 (air bags). The part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair. The dealer did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. The contact was unable to determine when the vehicle would be repaired. The manufacturer could not provide an estimated date for when the contact's vehicle would receive the recall repair. The contact was not experiencing a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
- Bloomingdale, IL, USA
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. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
- Columbus, OH, USA
Takata recall my car was recalled May 23, 2016. The documentation we received advised to not have anyone use the front passenger seat since it is the front passenger airbag that is currently under recall. It is now October 28, 2016 and there is still no fix or timeline for the fix available even though I am considered in the 1st wave of fixes where is says take immediate action. How am I supposed to take immediate action if after 5 months there is still no fix available" I contacted the dealership yesterday and they have not heard anything on a timeline either. I am unable to use my vehicle to Transport my entire family without the use of the front passenger seat. How long are we expected to have half a car? I must use this car to Transport a toddler. How can I be assured that even with no front passenger that she will be safe in her carseat in the backseat? I have read where even the the airbag is not on, the inflator could still have issues in a collision. Is this information correct" I am worried for the safety of my family but I cannot afford a different vehicle at this time, not like anyone would take it as a trade in even if I could afford it.
- Weatherford, TX, USA
- China Grove, NC, USA