Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Toyota Scion xa. While driving various speeds, the air bag warning light illuminated sporadically. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
2005 Toyota Scion xA airbags problems
severe Owners of the 2005 Toyota Scion xA have filed 13 NHTSA complaints about the airbags at roughly $1,100 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of August 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See airbags across all vehicles →
Complaints
13
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$1,100
| Model year | airbags complaints |
|---|---|
| 2005 Scion xA (this page) | 13 |
| 2006 Scion xA | 16 |
4crashes
6injuries
When does it fail?
Of the 13 airbags complaints filed for the 2005 Toyota Scion xA, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 100,000-125,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
Airbags accounts for 33% of every owner complaint on file for this vehicle — the dominant problem area across 5 categories tracked.
No new NHTSA airbags complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 11 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
What owners are reporting 8 most recent
I am an older gal with no car...my daughter gave me her car so I could take my 95 year old mom around. One day the airbag light came on. I took it in and the man said it would be $700.00. I don't have any extra money. Today I saw the takata airbag recall on television. I called Toyota..they said mine was not on the list. Just because it wasn't on the recall list....who is to say this…
Airbag did not deploy during a head-on collision. My car was traveling at 40 MPH when struck by a 1/2 ton pickup truck coming from the opposite direction. I sustained a severe neck strain(whip lash). *jb
On september 9, 2015 after starting the car at a store - the airbag light (SRS light) came on and stayed on . The owners manual said to contact Toyota immediately or take the car in to a dealer. I called stevinson Toyota/Scion in aurora, co where the car was purchased 10 years ago. The first available service appointment was in two days on 9/11/15. The service representative said that the only…
The airbag light is on or lighted all the time
Last friday another car hit up and air bag never up
In june while getting off the exit to go home I was going at 25 mhp anf the car started to vibrate and I totally lost control hitting the exit sign. I got the car repaired and 2 months later on the interstate I was doing 55 MPH when the car started to vibrate. Started to slow down, when the left rear tire blow out and cause the lost of control, spin 3 times and crashing into the guide rail. The…
Airbags did not deploy, vehicle speed was 45 MPH. The entire front end was damaged. Swerved to miss hitting a deer, spun out and hit an embankment. Point of impact was drivers side front and nothing, not one airbag deployed.
Had airbags trouble with your 2005 Toyota Scion xA?
File a complaint with NHTSA → It's free, official, and how every report above got here — owner filings are the federal safety record this page is built on.
Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2005 Toyota Scion xA?
It's a meaningful issue. 13 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $1,100.
At what mileage does the airbags typically fail?
Based on the 13 complaints filed, airbags issues most often appear around 105,203 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $1,100 for airbags repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to airbags?
No active recalls currently cover airbags issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2005/Toyota/Scion xA.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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