general problems of the 2012 Toyota 4Runner - part 1

59 problems related to air bag have been reported for the 2012 Toyota 4Runner. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2012 Toyota 4Runner based on all problems reported for the 2012 4Runner.

1 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/20/2019

Tl the contact owns a 2012 Toyota 4runner. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19v005000 (air bags). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Larry h. Miller colorado springs (15 e motor way, colorado springs, CO 80905, (719) 623-4850) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

2 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 12/12/2017

Takata recall with no incidents.

3 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 11/02/2017

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?.

4 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 10/27/2017

Takata recall ; went to the dealership with the 1st recall notice about defective airbags in hand and they told me there was no solution yet and I would recieve another notice. Recieved another notice that said that t k holdings is in chapter 11 . Dont know where th proceed from here.

5 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 10/20/2017

Dakota recall my Toyota 4runner 2012 has airbags which may maim or kill front seat passengers in this car. This is outrageous!!!! why has the remedy not been made available to me. Risking the life of a grandchild or friend riding in my car is surreal to me. Why isn't there a solution????????.

6 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 08/30/2017

We are unable to have our car airbags repaired after contacting the dealer for the recall due to a lack of remedy. We live in zone a and the lack of remedy for such a dangerous defect (exploding airbags) is unfathomable. Please pursue takata for a remedy aggressively, before we pay the price.

7 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 08/23/2017

Takata recall. No remedy has been offered since receiving an official warning notice from Toyota. This issue has been neglected for too long and needs to be resolved immediately!.

8 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 08/23/2017

I am afraid to drive my car and toyo is taking too much time to fix the problem.

9 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 08/21/2017

(aa dealer info) tl takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 Toyota 4runner. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v006000 (air bags). The parts were not available for the recall repair. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified to confirm part availability. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

10 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 08/15/2017

(gl dealer info inadequate) tl takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 Toyota 4runner. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v006000 (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 called the hoover Toyota dealer who informed the contact that the remedy was not yet available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

11 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 08/09/2017

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 Toyota 4runner. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v006000 (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 emotorswest superstore idaho (5803 cleveland blvd, caldwell, id 83607 (208) 466-6250) where it was confirmed that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and informed the contact that owners would receive a second notice in December when remedy parts become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

12 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/30/2017

"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.

13 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 05/01/2017

Takata recall. I received a recall notice for my vehicle a few months ago, and yet the replacement part is not available yet. The recall notice says that I shouldn't allow passengers to sit in the front seat of my car. So I'm just frustrated that this problem is not fixed, and it's inconveniencing my everyday life.

14 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 04/26/2017

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 Toyota 4runner. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v006000 (air bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not available. 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.

15 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 04/19/2017

I received a notice that the front passenger airbag in my 2012 Toyota 4runner has been recalled. When I called the dealership they referred me to Toyota customer care. Customer care said that they are not expecting a solution until December 2017 and that I'm not supposed to have anyone sit in the front seat until it is replaced. When I asked about an equivalent rental for the next 8 months they referred me back to the dealership. The dealership does not offer an equivalent rental. This is very frustrating since I would never drive or purchase the rentals available to me through Toyota. At this point I would like to know what the buy back program is for my unsafe vehicle.

16 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 04/02/2017

Takata recall-I received an interim notice months ago that I cannot use the front passenger seat. I have 2 car seats filling the back and need to use the front seat for adults. It is ridiculous that it has taken so long to remedy this and not be able to travel safely with another adult?!?!.

17 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/14/2017

Takata recall- I have received notice of the airbag recall, but a remedy is not yet available. It states, "we recommend that you do not operate the vehicle with an occupant in the front passenger seat. " we are a family of 6, so this is not an option for us. Toyota has known about this issue since 2013 but is just now recalling. I am paying 650. 00 a month for a vehicle that, per this letter, I cannot make full use of.

18 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/09/2017

Tl takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 Toyota 4runner. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v006000 (air bags). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Sun Toyota (3001 us-19, holiday, FL 34691, (727) 310-3070) was contacted and confirmed that parts were not available. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

19 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/07/2017

Takata recall. Toyota's letter states not to use the front passenger seat while they figure out a solution. We purchased this vehicle to use it as a 5 passenger vehicle and we need to use all the seats. Please get Toyota/takata to replace this airbag as soon as possible!.

20 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/06/2017

The contact owns a 2012 Toyota 4runner. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v006000 (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: 03/02/2017

Takata airbags: I received the interim notice from Toyota recalling my front "passenger" airbag. Currently there is not a fix, so for liability purposes Toyota recommends that no passengers should ride in the front seat while the vehicle is operating. The liability is on me! I received this notice the first of March, the recall date is January 9, 2017. What about the drivers air bag? seriously, should I not drive my car? I guess the liability falls back to takata and Toyota if the drivers airbag malfunctions. This company has a continued problem with airbags. I have no confidence, in the fact, that there is an issue with the front passenger airbag, then all the takata airbags in the car are a potential hazard. Where are the recommendations for drivers, for other passengers, how to properly place booster seats to minimize injury or death. I curious to find out what other matters/issues have not surfaced to the consumer for all vehicles that are impacted by takata and their respective car manufacturers.

22 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/01/2017

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 regularly ride in the passenger side of the vehicle, putting her life in constant danger, because we have no other option available. I keep checking week after week to see if a plan has been implemented to rectify this situation, but week after week nothing has been done. My patience is growing thin, and I feel helpless to keep my family safe.

23 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 02/25/2017

The contact owns a 2012 Toyota 4runner. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v006000 (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. Sterling mccall Toyota in houston, texas was made aware of the recall and stated that the parts were unavailable. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

24 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 02/25/2017

Takata recall hi, I do not believe my Toyota dealer (dotson Toyota, auburn, wa) or Toyota is re-mediating the airbag defect in a reasonable time. Neither the dealer or Toyota is able to provide me an estimated timeframe for repair/replacement of the airbag, and this is unacceptable. Recommending to not operate the vehicle with an occupant in the front passenger seat without an estimate timeframe for repair/replacement is completely unrealistic and unacceptable. Please advise.

25 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 02/22/2017

I received a recall from Toyota on my 4 runner and daily I carry passengers in my car, this is very inconvenient and I am requesting that Toyota provide a rental car until they can fix the problem.

26 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 02/22/2017

Takata recall-our 4runner has been judged unsafe to drive and Toyota has not yet offered an eta for the required repairs while every other brand affected by the recall has either provided repairs to their owners or reached out to schedule them. I have contacted Toyota by e-mail and phone only to be advised a remedy was not yet available with no eta projected. No mishap involving this vehicle yet.

27 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 02/20/2017

Takata recall. Toyota's response to the recall is unacceptable. I simply do not understand how they can justify telling people not to use their cars, without offering an solution, compensation or even an estimated timeline for the fix. How is it that they will offer a buy-program to tacoma and tundra owners over some rust, but I am offered nothing for a car that is inoperable?.

28 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 02/20/2017

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 Toyota 4runner. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v006000 (air bags) and stated that the part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair. The dealer (hendrick Toyota north charleston, 7151 rivers Ave, north charleston, SC 29406, (843) 804-6648) did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. The manufacturer could not provide an estimated date for when the contact's vehicle would receive the recall repair. The contact was not experiencing a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

29 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 02/15/2017

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 Toyota 4runner. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v006000 (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 attempted to speak to the dealer, but her calls were not returned. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

30 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 02/09/2017

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 contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

31 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 02/02/2017

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 Toyota 4runner. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 17v006000 (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 contact called community Toyota in baytown, TX and was informed that the part needed for the repair was not available. The manufacturer stated that there was no remedy, but hoped to have one in December of 2017. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

32 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 02/01/2017

Takata recall - I was notified over 6 months ago that the air bags were recalled. There still has not been a remedy for this recall. I have been driving an unsafe vehicle with 2 children in it that can potentially get injured by this air bag. I looked online and there is still not a remedy for my vehicle. It says by December 2017 as an estimate. The letter says not to have someone sit in the front seat. That is not an acceptable solution for 12 month period!.

33 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 02/01/2017

I received a recall notice for this vehicle (vehicle purchased in zone a per the recall). I inquired about a rental from Toyota corporate as stated would be allowed in the remedy notice. They informed me that my passenger front seat is safe to sit in until at least may of 2018 (contrary to the recall remedy notice), but will not provide in writing that the front passenger airbag is safe/not defective through may of 2018. It seems to be against public policy to tell customers it is safe to sit in a seat that is dangerous, especially when the recall itself was already phased in. Toyota filed a dir with you on January 10, 2017 which involves my vehicle.

34 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 02/01/2017

Takata recall. I purchased my 2012 4runner in June 2016. I was not notified there was a recall (no. 16v-340) for the takata air bag on the front passenger side. I have since received recall #17v-006. I thought it was not lawful for a dealer to sell a vehicle under recall without notifying the new owner. I was not notified of the takata recall, or I would not have purchased the vehicle. Do I have any recourse?.

35 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/30/2017

The contact owns a 2012 Toyota 4runner. The contact received a recall notification for 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 dealer (eastern shore Toyota in baldwin county, alabama) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Parts distribution disconnect.


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