TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE UNINTENTIONALLY ACCELERATED AS THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND FAILED TO RESPOND WITHOUT WARNING. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A BUILDING. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED NECK AND LEG INJURIES HOWEVER, IT WAS UNKNOWN IF MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS REQUIRED. THE VEHICLE…
2011 toyota Sienna airbags problems
severe 195 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100
Complaints
195
Recalls
0
Crashes
14
Avg fix
$1,100
What owners are reporting 5 most recent
TAKATA RECALL MY VAN IS UNDER THIS TAKATA RECALL AND ITS WITH DEALERSHIP SINCE LAST 4 MONTHS. I HAVE BEEN PROVIDED SMALLER VEHICHLE FROM RENTAL COMPANY. SINCE THEN NO ONE IS TELLING ME WHEN MY VAN WILL BE READY. I JUST TRIED TO CALL TOYOTA AND THEY TOLD ME SINCE I HAVE BEEN PROVIDED RENTAL VEHICLE THATS BEST THEY CAN DO AT THIS POINT. I REALLY DONT NEED THIS RENTAL VEHICLE FROM TOYOTA. I WANT MY …
TAMARA RECALL I'VE BEING INFORMED ABOUT THIS RECALL IN MAY OF 2016 AND AS OF DECEMBER 16TH 2016 THIS HASN'T BEING RECTIFIED YET HOW LONG DIES IT TAKE A COMPANY TO RECTIFY A KNOWN SAFETY ISSUE THAT CAN KILL SOMEBODY
"TAKATA RECALL" NHTSA REFERENCE ID 16V340 THE SIENNA VIN (XXX) IS ACTUALLY IN SWITZERLAND. I'VE BEEN TOLD BY THE WORKSHOP STANDARD PROCEDURE IS THAT TOYOTA USA HAS TO DIRECT TOYOTA SWITZERLAND TO DO THIS REPAIR. MANY SIENNAS IN THE COUNTRY HAVE BEEN UPDATED THIS WAY. TIL TODAY , I HAVE NOT RECEIVED ANY NOTIFICATION TO PROCEED AND BRING MY SIENNA TO THE SWISS DEALERSHIP FOR THIS PURPOSE. …
TAKATA RECALL WE RECEIVED A RECALL FOR THE TAKATA AIR BAG ON THE PASSENGER SIDE IN MAY 2016. IT IS NOW DECEMBER 2016 AND IT HAS NOT BEEN FIXED. WE HAVE ASKED OUR LOCAL DEALERSHIP ABOUT THIS AND THEY STILL SAY THERE ARE NO PARTS.
Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2011 toyota Sienna?
It's a meaningful issue. 195 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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