Takata airbags. I have been waiting over 6 momths for word on when my airbags will be repaired. I have had to make numerous cross state trips with my kids in this possible death trap. I called today and was told there was no announced date for repair as of yet. This is beyond a reasonable amount of time for repairs and want a solution asap as I have to drive my car and transport passengers.
2010 Toyota Scion xB airbags problems
severe Owners of the 2010 Toyota Scion xB have filed 26 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
26
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$1,100
2crashes
2injuries
When does it fail?
Of the 26 airbags complaints filed for the 2010 Toyota Scion xB, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 25,000-50,000 mi.
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25-50k
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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 47% of every owner complaint on file for this vehicle — the dominant problem area across 6 categories tracked.
Owners have filed 26 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.
What owners are reporting 11 most recent
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 Scion xb. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16v340000 (air bags) and 15v689000 (visibility). The parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called Toyota of hollywood fl at (866) 332-6839 (1450 n state rd 7, hollywood,…
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 Scion xb. 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…
Takata recall airbag recall issued may 23, 2016 which is 6 months ago. When is my car going to be fixed? What can I do to get my car fixed? How long am supposed to wait? If no fix in sight can I return car to Toyota for a refund?
"takata recall" I received a recall notice back in june 9, 2016 and to date have had no further updates or information that this will be fixed. The only thing indicated was do not have a passenger sit in the front seat. This is almost next to impossible as I have to take my mother to places as well as other family members. This is unacceptable and I want this potential death hazard repaired.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 Scion xb. The contact received notification for NHTSA campaign number: 16v340000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that 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. VIN tool confirms…
"takata recall" in june 2016 we received in the mail a notice of recall for the front passenger airbag inflator that is produced by takata. We have contacted our local Toyota dealer to have the part replaced, and we continue to wait 4 months later for parts that are not yet available. This is a family vehicle that needs to be used on a daily basis in the state of florida. This is a major safety…
Takata recall this has been going on for years. My son is driving this car now. This specific recall was announced in may 2016, but Toyota has failed to make a remedy available. This means my son, and his passengers, are at risk of a deadly airbag explosion and Toyota must be made to actually implement the recall remedy immediately. We can't afford to park the vehicle until Toyota gets around…
"takata recall" I received the recall notice in the mail which states the propellant in these faulty airbag inflators may degrade after prolonged exposure to high humidity and fluctuating high temperatures. If airbags do deploy it can result in injury of vehicle occupants or death. Recommendations are not to operate the vehicle with an occupant in the front passenger seat, until airbags are…
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Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2010 Toyota Scion xB?
It's a meaningful issue. 26 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 26 complaints filed, airbags issues most often appear around 52,566 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/2010/Toyota/Scion xB.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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