TAKATA RECALL - RECEIVED A LETTER FROM TOYOTA IN JUNE 2016 STATING THAT MY FRONT, PASSENGER AIRBAG WAS RECALLED DUE TO "THE PROPELLANT IN THESE INFLATORS MAY DEGRADE AFTER PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO HIGH ABSOLUTE HUMIDITY AND FLUCTUATING HIGH TEMPERATURES. DEGRADED PROPELLANT CAN CAUSE INFLATOR RUPTURE DURING AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT. IN THE EVENT OF AN INFLATOR RUPTURE, METAL FRAGMENTS COULD PASS THROUGH THE…
2010 toyota 4Runner airbags problems
moderate 91 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100
Complaints
91
Recalls
0
Crashes
2
Avg fix
$1,100
What owners are reporting 10 most recent
TAKATA INFLATOR - IT HAS BEEN SIX MONTHS SINCE MY VEHICLE AIRBAG WAS RECALLED AND I HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO DRIVE WITH A PASSENGER. TOYOTA CANNOT PROVIDE A TIME FRAME FOR WHEN MY VEHICLE WILL BE REPAIRED AND WILL ONLY PROVIDE A LOANER VEHICLE IF I LEAVE MY VEHICLE AT THE DEALERSHIP. THE DEALERSHIP WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE DONE WHILE THEY POSSESS MY VEHICLE.
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS 2010 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. 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 THE FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS …
I LOST USE OF MY 4RUNNER SINCE AUGUST 2016. I CALLED TOYOTA SEVERAL TIMES AND LAST TALKED TO RANDALL (888-270-9371 TOYOTA CASE NUMBER 161-130-2456) ON NOV 30, 2016. RANDALL DOES NOT HAVE AN ESTIMATED TIME TO FIX MY VEHICLE. I ASKED FOR NUMBER OF AIRBAG FIXED BY TOYOTA IN CALIFORNIA IN EACH OF THE PAST 3 MONTHS AND THE TOTAL NUMBER OF OUTSTANDING TOYOTA WITH AIRBAG RECALL ISSUE. RANDAL CITE…
TAKATA RECALL. I HAVE RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF THE FACT THAT THE AIRBAG IN MY VEHICLE IS UNDER A RECALL AND HAVE BEEN ASKED NOT TO USE THE VEHICLE UNTIL THE FAULTY DEVICE HAS BEEN REPLACED. I DON'T HAVE ANOTHER VEHICLE SO I AM FORCED TO USE MY VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT CONTACTED ME WITH ANY REMEDY. IN THE MEAN TIME I AM CAREFULLY DRIVING MY VEHICLE. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHAT THE TIMETABLE …
TAKATA RECALL. I HAVE BEEN TRYING FOR ALMOST A YEAR WITHOUT SUCCESS TO HAVE MY RECALLED AIRBAGS REPLACED. I HAVE BEEN WORKING WITH MY LOCAL TOYOTA DEALER, KENDALL A TOYOTA OF ANCHORAGE, ALASKA AND HAVE BEEN TOLD REPEATEDLY THEY ARE WAITING ON AN INSTALL KIT. MEANWHILE, MY VEHICLE, (WHO SPENT THE BETTER PART OF ITS LIFE IN HOT, HUMID TEXAS, MAKING THE INFLATORS EVEN MORE UNSTABLE) REMAINS UNS…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 14V743000(SEATS) AND 16V340000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PARTS NEEDED FOR THE RECALL REMEDY WERE STILL NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. UPDAT…
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT CALLED AL HENDRICKSON TOYOTA (5201 W SAMPLE RD, COCONUT CREEK, FL 33073, PHONE NUMBER: …
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. 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 AVAI…
Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2010 toyota 4Runner?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 91 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?
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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