"takata recall" I contacted the auto dealer who sold the vehicle, in order to address the air bag issue. That was a couple of months ago. As of todat (dec 15, 2017) the dealer takes no action to fix it.
2012 Toyota 4Runner airbags problems
severe 70 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100 · see airbags across all vehicles →
Failure mileage
Complaints
70
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$1,100
3crashes
4injuries
When does it fail?
Of the 70 airbags complaints filed for the 2012 Toyota 4Runner, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 25,000-50,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
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 73% of every owner complaint on file for this vehicle — the dominant problem area across 5 categories tracked.
Owners have filed 70 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 17 most recent
Takata recall with no incidents
Takata recall
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 Toyota 4runner. The contact stated that NHTSA campaign number: 17v006000 (air bags) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for repair. The contact received the recall notification in february of 2017. The dealer (ernie palmer Toyota, 1290 cassat ave, jacksonville, fl, 32205) stated that the parts were unavailable for the repair. The manufacturer was not…
Takata recall
Takata recall - is taking much too long. My concern and Toyota warning expressed about the recall is it creates a danger to front seat passengers and does not allow me to use the vehicle front seat. This is very inconvenient as well as unsafe. Ii have contacted my dealership and keep getting notices but nothing happens. When will remedy be available?
Takata recall - I got a notice in the mail about this defect in my vehicle almost a year ago. It claims that whomever rides in the passenger side is at risk of potential death due to faulty airbag components. It goes on to warn that no one should ride in the passenger seat until a remedy has been established to fix the problem. This is our main vehicle and mode of transportation. My wife has to…
Takata recall - Toyota will not replace my Toyota 4r airbags. Toyota says they have no parts & don't know when they will have parts. I can't keep driving around with defective air bags
Takata recall. It has been 10 months since the recall was announced on january 9, 2017, yet there is still no solution/remedy for it by Toyota. The recall status is still listed as "recall incomplete. Remedy not yet available". In the meantime, thousands of us 4runner drivers are at risk to injury or death due to this defect. That is unacceptable.
Takata recall
Had airbags trouble with your 2012 Toyota 4Runner?
File a complaint with NHTSA → It's free, official, and how every report above got here — owner filings are the federal safety record this page is built on.
Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2012 Toyota 4Runner?
It's a meaningful issue. 70 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?
Across the 10 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most airbags failures cluster between 42,000 and 80,000 miles, with the median around 61,000. A quarter of owners report trouble before 42,000; a quarter make it past 80,000. Maintenance history matters more than the odometer alone — this is the reported failure window, not a guarantee.
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/2012/Toyota/4Runner.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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