1. Toyota Tacoma
  2. Problems
  3. 2010
  4. Air Bags

2010 Toyota Tacoma Air Bags Problems

13
Owner complaint records in our dataset

Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.

Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.

Among these 13 stored complaint records:

  • 2 indicate a crash
  • 2 indicate injury
  • 0 indicate fire

What owners report

  • spiral cable · 6 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
100–150k mi4
150–400k mi2
60–100k mi2
30–60k mi1
1–30k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • December 20, 2019 · 94,000 miles

    Air Bags

    Airbag light illuminated disabling the vehicle's airbag systems potentially causing severe injury during a collision. Dealership inspection revealed failure in the airbag spiral cable, an existing known fault recalled on other 2010 model year tacomas by toyota. This particular vin was not included in the 2014 toyota recall of 2009-2010 for spiral cable failure. Toyota currently has no plans to expand their previous…

    ODI 11291511

  • November 25, 2019 · 118,000 miles

    Air Bags

    The steering column assembly contains electrical connections to the driver's airbag module housed in a spiral cable assembly, which includes a flexible flat cable (ffc). Due to the shape and location of the ffc's retainer, the ffc could become damaged when the steering wheel is turned. While driving i noticed my horn quit working and my airbag warning came on and i know there is already a recall for the spiral cable…

    ODI 11282953

  • June 17, 2019 · 119,000 miles

    Air Bags

    I hit a parked car while driving about 30 mph. The drivers air bag did not deploy.i suffered major injurys. I had a concusin and subdural hemotoma and had stitches in my mouth. The air bag would have saved me alot of pain

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 11252349

  • May 1, 2017 · 140,000 miles

    Air Bags · Steering

    Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated and the steering column controls ceased to function. The contact, a certified toyota mechanic, diagnosed that the spiral cable was defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was referred to nhtsa. The dealer was not…

    ODI 11051811

  • January 19, 2017 · 44,000 miles

    Air Bags

    Takata air bag recall on toyota tacoma pickups? Dated new in year 2010.

    ODI 10946411

  • May 5, 2016 · 180,000 miles

    Air Bags

    I was belted in and hit a street sign then a 6 foot tall straight up and down just about sand hill and then a tree. Impact was sufficient enough to brake my back for sudden stop. The accident was may 5, 2016 and it was a drunk driving accident but that shouldn't matter as i should have been stopped by airbag instead of snapping my back.. I have had serious memory loss due to prior medical conditions. I love toyota…

    Crash reported · 3 injuries

    ODI 10970026

  • November 12, 2014

    Air Bags

    Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota tacoma. The contact received a notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v168000 (air bags) and stated that the part was not available. The dealer was unable to provide a specific date for when the part would become available. The dealer did not confirm if the contact would be placed on a waiting list. The manufacturer was notified. The contact did not experience a failure.

    ODI 10654433

  • November 3, 2014

    Air Bags

    Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota tacoma. The contact received a notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v168000 (air bags). However, the part was 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.

    ODI 10659027

  • October 20, 2014

    Air Bags · Seat Belts · Tires · Vehicle Speed Control

    Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v168000 (air bags), 13v337000 (seat belts), 11v148000 (tires), and 09v388000 (vehicle speed control) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer stated that the parts were on a nationwide back order. The manufacturer was not made aware of the delay. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact had not…

    ODI 10667864

  • September 1, 2014 · 115,000 miles

    Air Bags

    Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the driver side air bag warning indicator remained illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The vin was unavailable. The failure mileage was 115,000.

    ODI 10630181

  • January 1, 2014 · 200,000 miles

    Air Bags

    SPIRAL CORD DEFECTIVE DRIVERS SIDE AIR BAG

    ODI 10897819

  • July 31, 2013 · 27,913 miles

    Air Bags · Electrical System

    A truck pulled out in front of me at intersection rt 46 on 07/31/13. I went to beep the horn and it didn't work.i wasn't able to confirm problem because very busy till 11/04/13. Confirmed problem caused by faulty spiral cable within the steering wheel. As per conversation with toyota [redacted] on 11/04/13 (case #1311040283) to have dealer confirm problem with as i understood would warranty part only, problem…

    ODI 10557445

  • February 28, 2013 · 68,250 miles

    Air Bags

    Passenger air bag sensor light illuminated and remains lit. Sounds like something rattling over area of glove compartment. *tr

    ODI 10510007