general problems of the 2011 Toyota 4Runner - part 1

100 problems related to air bag have been reported for the 2011 Toyota 4Runner. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2011 Toyota 4Runner based on all problems reported for the 2011 4Runner.

1 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 10/25/2020

Air clock spring problem. . Horn not working . . When I gas up and feel like loud vibrate.

2 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 11/29/2019

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?.

3 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/01/2018

Takata recall Toyota has been unresponsive to fix the issue.

4 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 02/05/2018

~tl takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 Toyota 4runner. The contact received notification of 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 as the recall notice was received over a year ago. The dealer was contacted (autonation Toyota cerritos, 18700 studebaker rd, cerritos, CA 90703, 562-802-4000) and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact recently received a postcard from tk holdings, alerting her that they filed for bankruptcy. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts distribution disconnect.

5 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/23/2018

Takata recall no action from the manufacturer. Continued delays in correcting the problem is putting my families life in jeopardy.

6 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/13/2018

Takata recall. Received a letter from takata stating my car was recalled due to defective airbags. Never received a recall notice. I am pregnant and need to know if my car is safe to drive.

7 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 10/20/2017

Takata recall I have owned my vehicle since I bought it in 2011 and been taking it to allen Toyota in gulfport, ms for routine maintenance. Last week, at the 120,000 mile oil change the dealership informed me that there was a recall on the airbags. I called Toyota hq and they informed me that the recall was issued in may 2016. I asked why I had not been informed previously, since . (I have not changed addresses). Jade, the Toyota rep said that the dealership probably did not inform me because they may not have had a replacement part. She also so that it was the NHTSA's responsibility to inform me of the recall. I find the former reason a poor excuse since it resulted in me and my family driving in an unsafe vehicle for over a year. If the latter reason is true, I would like to know why NHTSA did not send me a recall notice. Thank you for any investigation, explanation and formal complaint notice to Toyota. Toyota case # 1710201403.

8 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 10/09/2017

Takata recall; contacted the dealer, who states that parts are not available. We are on a list. Vehicle front passenger seat is unusable since recall.

9 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 09/18/2017

Takata recall - just got off the phone with the local dealer and they said the part to fix the recall take about 6 to 8 weeks to arrive. They gave me an appointment for November 20. I think that is a really long time.

10 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 09/12/2017

Tamara recall: I have looked it up and found that my vehicle has takata air bags, yet there is no recall notification. From what I have researched the deployment of the bags could cause serious injury or possibly death. In my opinion a recall should be implemented ASAP.

11 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 09/08/2017

Takata recall the manufacturer has failed or is unable to remedy this safety recall for your vehicle in a timely manner.

12 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 08/28/2017

Toyota takata recall and spiral cable assembly: 2011 Toyota 4runner horn stopped functioning. This vehicle, according to NHTSA, is affected by the takata airbag recall. On sept 2, 2017, Toyota dealer diagnosed spiral cable assembly as cause of horn failure. Given the faulty spiral cable assembly as the cause of the horn failure and the apparent cause of the airbag malfunction, this faulty part raises two serious safety issues: no horn, potentially explosive airbag. Following the dealer service, we filed a concern with Toyota on sept 5, 2017. Toyota customer service insisted on sept. 12, 2017 that the vehicle is safe. We do not believe the vehicle is safe. The problem started while the car was in motion.

13 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 08/21/2017

Takata recall. It has been more than a year since I received a letter from Toyota that notified me my Toyota 4runner is affected by the airbag recall. I just called the local Toyota dealer and they said that Toyota has not release any instructions or parts to remedy the airbag in my vehicle.

14 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 08/08/2017

Takata airbags. I just purchased this vehicle and the recall has not been incomplete.

15 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 08/07/2017

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 Toyota 4runner. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v340000 (air bags); however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact contacted the victory Toyota and la' fontain Toyota dealers. Both dealers stated that the part was not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and stated that they were working to find an appropriate remedy. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

16 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/01/2017

Takata recall: have been waiting for over a year for a remedy. Have not been able to use the front passenger seat for all of that time. Have called Toyota directly on 03/08/17 (case # 1703082418) and contacted my local dealer on multiple occasions only to discover they still had no solution to the issue. Got tired of waiting and wanted to purchase a new vehicle that my family can ride in together. Went to trade in this vehicle on 07/01/17 and the dealer undercut my fair trade in price by $5,000 stating the outstanding recall was a danger to a future owner and that they couldn't sell the vehicle with a known safety hazard. Extremely frustrated that Toyota hasn't found a solution to this known issue for over a year. Now it's cost me thousands of dollars.

17 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 04/20/2017

Takata recall recall date of may 23, 2016. One year later, still no remedy from Toyota, other than to recommend that we not allow passengers ride in the front seat, which obviously is not practical.

18 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 04/03/2017

Takata recall- no incident has occurred however we are filing a complaint due to the unacceptable amount of time to have the recall corrected. Recall notice sent over a year ago advising us not to have a passenger riding in the front passenger seat of the car due to problem with airbag which can lead to serious injury or death. Nothing has been done to resolve this. We should have the airbag and all related components replaced and/or repaired immediately.

19 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/01/2017

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 Toyota 4runner. The contact stated that NHTSA campaign number: 16v340000 (air bags) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the repair. The contact received the recall notification in March of 2017. The dealer (rick mc gill's airport Toyota, 3145 alcoa hwy, alcoa, TN, 37701) stated that the parts were unavailable for repair. The contact was currently in a different state from the original state where the vehicle was registered. The manufacturer was contacted and filed case number: 1702240396. The manufacturer also stated that there were no parts available for that zone and, because the vehicle was out of its zone (a), the contact would have to wait to receive the remedy. A loaner vehicle of smaller quality was provided and the contact's vehicle was stored by the dealer. No additional assistance was offered. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

20 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 02/09/2017

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 Toyota 4runner. 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 made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

21 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 02/07/2017

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 Toyota 4runner. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v340000 (air bags); however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

22 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 02/01/2017

Takata recall - this recall came out in may of 2016 and, to date Feb. 2017, there still has been no resolution. Toyota's written recommendation was to not let anyone ride in the front seat of the vehicle which is unrealistic. It should not take this long to arrive at a solution. If a whole new air bag system needs to be installed, then that is what needs to be done ASAP.

23 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/25/2017

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 Toyota 4runner. The contact stated that the recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 16v340000 (air bags) was received in may. 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 contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

24 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/18/2017

The contact owns a 2011 Toyota 4runner. 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 made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

25 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/11/2017

Takata recall. 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 not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

26 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/11/2017

Takata recall it's taking too long to remedy this situation. It's been 5 months since I got the letter saying that the airbags are being recalled, and 8 months since the actual recall the letter states that "until the remedy becomes available, we recommend that you do not operate the vehicle with an occupant in the front passenger seat. " no front passenger!? additionally, after complaining to Toyota hq, I got a call saying to make an appointment with my local dealer, who then said that the parts are not yet available.

27 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/10/2017

Takata recall. This recall occurred last may and I just today received notice, 10 Jan 2017. There is still no remedy according to the notice. So my car does not meet safety standards that I've been driving my family around in and I have to just hope we don't have an accident?.

28 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/10/2017

Takata recall. 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 not made aware of the issue. The VIN was invalid. The contact had not experienced a failure.

29 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/09/2017

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 Toyota 4runner. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v340000 (air bags). The part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The local dealer (san marcos Toyota 5101 I-35, san marcos, TX, 78666) and manufacturer were contacted and confirmed that the parts would not be available until September 2017. The VIN was invalid. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

30 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/09/2017

"takata recall" - received notice of the recall for my vehicle in July of 2016 stating that I would be notified when a solution to fix the problem was available. It is now January of 2017 and I have yet to be notified of a possible repair date. The recall states that my vehicle is unsafe for someone to ride in the front passenger seat of my vehicle. This is unacceptable as this is my families primary travel vehicle. I believe that my vehicle should have been repaired by now or that my vehicle should be replaced until the option to be repaired is available.

31 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/06/2017

Takata recall - local atlanta Toyota dealers are not offering use of a comparable vehicle at no charge until the replacement airbag is available, even though the recall involves a potential life-threatening hazard for the front passenger. It is necessary for me to have use of a vehicle with large cargo space and towing capability. What can be done to get Toyota to provide me with a 4runner or comparable vehicle until the defective airbag is replaced?.

32 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2017

Takata recall.

33 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 12/10/2016

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. . .

34 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 12/06/2016

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 Toyota 4runner. The contact received notification of 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 contact called miracle Toyota of albany at (229) 436-7751 (located at 2865 ledo rd, albany, GA 31707) where it was confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Parts distribution disconnect.

35 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 12/05/2016

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 contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN tool confirms parts not available.


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