TAKATA RECALL THE PROBLEM WITH THE AIR BAGS HAS NOT BEEN RESOLVED AND IT HAS BEEN SINCE MAY 2016. IT IS UNREASONABLE THAT NO SOLUTION HAS BEEN FOUND IN THIS TIME PERIOD AND I HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO USE THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT FOR 6 MONTHS. I BELIEVE A RENTAL CAR SHOULD BE PROVIDED UNTIL THE AIR BAGS HAVE BEEN CORRECTED.
2011 toyota 4Runner airbags problems
moderate 112 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100
Complaints
112
Recalls
0
Crashes
2
Avg fix
$1,100
What owners are reporting 13 most recent
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS). 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 MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS P…
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAG) WAS RECEIVED. AFTER CONTACTING THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS NEEDED FOR THE RECALL REMEDY WERE STILL NOT AVAILABLE AND NO ESTIMATED TIME FOR RECEIVING THE PARTS COULD BE PROVIDED. THE CON…
TAKATA RECALL : NOTIFIED OF RECALL IN JUNE 2016. IT IS NOW DECEMBER 2016 WITH NO END IN SIGHT. NO PARTS AVAILABLE IS THE ANSWER GIVEN EVERY TIME I CALL. RIDICULOUS... APPARENTLY THERE IS NO PROBLEM FINDING THE PARTS TO MAKE NEW CARS...
TAKATA RECALL - I CAN'T USE THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT OF MY CAR. I THINK THAT IS UNACCEPTABLE WHEN I'M PAYING TOYOTA FOR THE CAR AND CAN'T USE IT. I DO NOT FEEL COMFORTABLE EVEN IN THE DRIVERS SIDE, HOW DO I KNOW THAT IF THE AIR BAG GOES OFF METAL PARTS WON'T FLY AROUND THE CAR AND HIT SOMEONE ELSE. I WOULD LIKE THE AIR BAG REPLACED ASAP!!! THE RECALL CAME OUT IN MAY 2016.
2011 TOYOTA 4RUNNER
TAKATA RECALL RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF RECALL IN JUNE, STILL AWAITING REMEDY. TOYOTA SAYS NO REMEDY OR EXPECTED REPAIR DATE IS AVAILABLE YET.
TAKATA RECALL: RESOLUTION LAG TIME
TOOK TO DEALERSHIP AND DEALERSHIP MENTIONED THERE IS NO PROBLEM. I KEEP GETTING LETTERS FROM YOU BY THE WEEK AND MY AVIN SHOWS ON YOUR RECALL DATABASE. WHEN I GO TO THE MANUFACTURER'S DATABASE, IT DOESN'T. SO, WHAT DO I NEED TO DO?
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS). 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. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2011 toyota 4Runner?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 112 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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