DP: The subject vehicles are equipped with a front passenger airbag. A part inside the airbag could explode, shooting sharp metal fragments at vehicle occupants. This could cause serious INJURY or DEATH. ? Added Dealer Procedures for Do No Drive Advisory ? Updated BEC contact information ? Revised Warranty Claim Filing Instructions to streamline customer convenience items during repair ? Added creative materials from Vendor Partners i.e, sample letters and sample tags ? Removed several obsolete sections
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2007 Toyota Sequoia airbags problems
moderate 32 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100 · see airbags across all vehicles →
Complaints
32
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$1,100
When does it fail?
Of the 32 airbags complaints filed for the 2007 Toyota Sequoia, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 125,000-150,000 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
Owners have filed 32 airbags complaints with NHTSA against this vehicle, but no formal recall covers the issue — the federal record reflects what manufacturers have admitted, not everything owners are reporting.
Airbags accounts for 24% of all owner complaints filed against this vehicle, across 9 categories tracked.
Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering airbags on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
DP: The subject vehicles are equipped with a front passenger airbag. A part inside the airbag could explode, shooting sharp metal fragments at vehicle occupants. This could cause serious INJURY or DEATH. ? Added Dealer Procedures for Do No Drive Advisory ? Updated BEC contact information ? Revised Warranty Claim Filing Instructions to streamline customer convenience items during repair ? Added creatives materials from Vendor Partners i.e, sample letters and sample tags ? Removed several obsolete sections
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗TSB: Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) (see Figure 1) for most 1979 ? 2023 model year vehicles may be available provided the requests meet the criteria listed in this Service Bulletin. Follow the Procurement Procedure in this bulletin to request a replacement certification label or VIN plate.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗TSB: Some 2005 ? 2022 model year Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty smell is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. The purpose of this service bulletin is to provide general guidelines and procedures for odor remediation. This service bulletin provides a guide on how to prepare the interior of the vehicle prior to an odor remediation being performed, as well as contact information for an approved vendor who will arrange the remediation, and instructions on how to prepare the interior of the vehicle for reassembly once the remediation has been completed. Refer to all model and
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗CSP: On July 30, 2018, a settlement of claims for Economic Loss related to Takata airbag inflators was approved for full implementation. The settlement includes Toyota?s agreement to provide a Customer Support Program (?CSP?) for 2002-2019 model year (MY) vehicles originally equipped with certain Takata airbag inflators or repaired under a recall with Takata airbag inflators to provide coverage for repairs of the airbag inflator contained in the airbag module. This CSP letter is to help clarify how to administer this coverage in accordance with the settlement. This is NOT a recall or a campaign, but is provided to reassure owners that Toyota stands behind the reliability of our vehicles.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
The failure pattern owners describe
The overwhelming bulk of these complaints centers on the Takata airbag inflator recall—campaigns 15V285000, 15V286000, and 19V741000. Owners received recall notices starting in mid-2015 but found parts unavailable at their dealerships for months or years. Many reported being placed on waiting lists with no estimated delivery date. A few said they called Toyota corporate repeatedly only to hear "the part depends on your dealer's contract" or be told to call back in a few weeks and start over. One owner described waiting nearly three years without a firm appointment. Another tried to drive hours away when local dealers had nothing. Toyota said in some cases they'd provide a loaner, but parts transfers between dealers weren't possible.
A handful of owners also reported airbag warning lights coming on during normal driving or while parked. One was charged $125 by the dealer just to diagnose what the owner viewed as a manufacturer problem; another was told to drive the car for inspection while assuming all risk.
One brief complaint mentioned a sticky or melting passenger airbag cover.
No actual airbag deployment failures were reported.
Same Toyota Sequoia airbags reports on nearby years: 2005 · 2006
Failure modes owners describe
Takata Inflator Recall - Parts Shortage & Long Delays
Owners received NHTSA recall notifications (campaigns 15V285000, 15V286000, 19V741000) for defective Takata airbag inflators but could not get recall repairs completed due to severe parts unavailability. Parts were on backorder at dealerships for months to years, with no estimated delivery dates provided by Toyota or dealers. Multiple owners reported waiting 1–3+ years without resolution despite repeated calls to both Toyota and local dealerships.
When: Recall notices issued starting June 2015; repairs still outstanding months to years later
Symptoms owners cite: Airbag recall notice received; Parts unavailable at dealer; No estimated repair date provided; Owner told not to use front passenger seat pending repair
Codes mentioned: 15V285000, 15V286000, 19V741000
Repairs/costs cited: Takata inflator replacement required; parts consistently backordered across multiple dealerships. Some dealers had parts while others did not, and Toyota stated parts could not be transferred between dealers. One owner eventually drove to a dealership hours away when local dealers had no availability. Another received repair after 3-week wait with no loaner provided.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Toyota issued multiple NHTSA recalls for Takata inflators. Company offered loaner vehicles in some cases but cited parts distribution issues as outside their direct control. Stated parts availability 'depends on independent dealers' contracts.' Provided waiting lists but no firm timelines.
Airbag Warning Light Illumination
Owners reported airbag warning light coming on while vehicle was stationary or during normal operation. One owner was charged $125 for diagnostic inspection at the dealership despite the light indicating a manufacturer defect. Another owner was advised by both corporate and local dealer to drive the vehicle for inspection, assuming all personal risk.
When: Light came on during normal driving or while vehicle was stationary
Symptoms owners cite: Airbag warning light illuminated on dashboard; Light remained on during subsequent driving; Vehicle was stationary when light first appeared
Repairs/costs cited: Owner was charged $125 for diagnostic inspection by dealership despite indicator pointing to manufacturer defect. Another owner was told to drive vehicle for inspection at owner's risk.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Owner manual directs driver to take vehicle to dealership immediately when airbag light activates. No recall or TSB mentioned for this warning light issue.
Sticky or Melting Passenger Airbag
One owner reported that the passenger-side airbag cover appeared sticky or melting. This is a single complaint with minimal narrative detail.
When: Not specified
Symptoms owners cite: Passenger airbag cover sticky; Passenger airbag cover melting
Synthesized from 32 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
What owners are reporting 6 most recent
My 2007 Toyota sequoia airbag light came on this morning. Called both corporate and local dealership and both advised me to drive vehicle for inspections assuming all risk. *tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Toyota sequoia. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 19v741000 (air bags). The vehicle was taken to lia Toyota of northampton (280 king st, northampton, ma 01060, (413) 341-5299) and the contact was informed that the part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall…
Takata recall notified july 2015. Dealer still waiting for parts. Toyota has not fixed the problem in a reasonable time.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Toyota sequoia. The contact stated that NHTSA campaign number: 15v286000 (air bags) had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer advised that the part was not available for the repair. The manufacturer advised the contact that there was a waiting list. The contact did not experience a failure. The VIN was not available. VIN tool confirms…
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Toyota sequoia. The contact stated that NHTSA campaign number: 15v286000 (air bags) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for repair. The dealer stated that the part was not available for repair and that he would receive a second notification letter when the parts were available. The manufacturer was made aware of the delay. The VIN was invalid. The contact had not…
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Toyota sequoia. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v285000 (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 contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution…
Had airbags trouble with your 2007 Toyota Sequoia?
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 2007 Toyota Sequoia?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 32 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $1,100 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the airbags typically fail?
Based on the 32 complaints filed, airbags issues most often appear around 120,857 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/2007/Toyota/Sequoia.
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