AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON. NO DEPLOYMENT. DEALER SAYS SPIRAL CABLE NEEDS REPLACING INSIDE WHEEL. $600 TO FIX. NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. AIR BAG WILL NOT DEPLOY IF NEEDED DUE TO REPAIR.NEEDED IS THIS NOT A SAFETY DEVICE REQUIRED? THIS A FAILURE NOT A MAINTENANCE ITEM. PEOPLE ALL OVER THE NET REPORTING SAME ISSUES. *TR
2007 toyota Tacoma airbags problems
severe 37 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100
Complaints
37
Recalls
0
Crashes
10
Avg fix
$1,100
What owners are reporting 4 most recent
I RAN INTO THE BACK OF A TRUCK WHO WAS COMPLETELY STOPPED, AND I WAS MOVING AT APPROXIMATELY 35-40MPH ON IMPACT. THE IMPACT WAS PERFECTLY SQUARE INTO THE FRONT OF MY TRUCK. THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. I WAS WEARING MY SEAT BELT, HOWEVER I WAS STILL PUSHED INTO THE STEERING WHEEL QUITE HARD. FORTUNATELY I SUSTAINED NO MAJOR INJURIOUS, AND ONLY SUFFERED MINOR ACHES AND PAINS. *TR
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA TACOMA. 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 HAD 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 CONFIRMS PA…
2007 TOYOTA TACOMA 4X4 EXT CAB PICKUP. ON 12/5/09 I HIT AN ICY PATCH AND WENT OFF ROAD AND HIT A TREE. TRAVELING APPROX 40 MPH. NO AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. HIT THE TREE IN THE EXACT CENTER OF THE HOOD OF TRUCK. VEHICLE WAS A TOTAL LOSS. SUBSEQUENT INQUIRIES TO TOYOTA HAVE RESULTED IN TWO EXPLANATIONS FOR NON-DEPLOYMENT. A) AIRBAGS ARE DESIGNED TO GO OFF ON RAPID DECELERATION (I TOLD THEM I HIT A …
Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2007 toyota Tacoma?
It's a meaningful issue. 37 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?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
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.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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