Air Bag Not Deploy problems of the 2003 Toyota Camry

Car crashed into a guard rail and the driver side airbag did not deploy. Driver suffered whip lash and concussion.

My car went into a deep ditch and the driver of my car incurred a terrible concussion while banging her head on the steering wheel upon impact. Her seat belt was on. I want to know why the airbag did not deploy.

The contact owned a 2003 Toyota Camry. While idling, the vehicle accelerated rapidly in reverse on its own without warning. As a result, the contact's vehicle crashed into another vehicle and a picnic table. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. There were no injuries sustained. The vehicle was towed and destroyed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Tl-the contact owns a 2003 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while stopped at a stop sign, another vehicle crashed into the rear of the contact's vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The driver sustained injuries to her back and neck and the passenger sustained injuries to his back and legs which required medical attention. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000. Sg.

There was a head-on crash into a stopped vehicle. Speed about 45 mph. Airbag did not deploy. Car was totalled, driver suffered broken sternum.

2003 Toyota Camry. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle sudden acceleration. The consumer stated as she was driving into a covered parking garage, retrieved her parking ticket and proceeded up the ramp, the engine suddenly revved to a speed she could not control. She tried to pump the brakes, but to no avail. She hit a parked truck and that stopped the vehicle, moving the truck approximately 6-8 feet. The consumer stated it was practically a front end collision and the air bags failed to deploy. The insurance company totaled the vehicle. Updated 05/13/jb.

Driver airbag failed to deploy when the vehicle was involved in frontal passenger side crash. This crash was severe enough to destroy front bumper, headlights, hood, passenger side fender, wheel/ tire. The vehicle was total loss. The driver sustained severe injuries to face & eyes with several facial fractures, broken nose when face impacted the steering wheel. Updated 12-13-13 updated 12/18/13.

The contact owns a 2003 Toyota Camry. The contact stated while driving 1 mph in a parking lot , the vehicle accelerated independently. The contact crashed into a protected barrier to avoid crashing into pedestrians and the air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained a contusion and a burn mark caused by seat belt. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a collision center by the insurance company. The vehicle was not inspected to determine the cause of failure. The failure was reported to the manufacturer. The failure and current mileage was 44,000.

The contact owns a 2003 Toyota Camry. While driving at approximately 60 mph, the consumer was involved in a crash and the air bags did not deploy. The contact was injured and a police report was filed. The vehicle was totaled. The contact stated that the air bag indicator light illuminated on the instrument panel during the crash and a repair shop informed the contact that undercarriage damage prevented the air bags from deploying. The current and failure mileages were approximately 98,000. Updated 07/01/10 updated 07/02/10. Updated 07/09/10.

On January 12, 2010, I had my 2003 Camry detailed (washed inside and out-including the carpet)at a car wash. I proceeded to a nearby mall,where I stopped briefly at a store. Upon exiting the parking lot, I made a full stop at the stop sign. I then proceeded to go by stepping on the accelerator. At this point the car suddenly accelerated to a high speed, and I was not able to stop it, even though I was pressing on the brake. The car went across 3 lanes & up, over, and down a median,continued to go across another 3 lanes and finally came to rest after hitting a tree on another median. To the best of my knowledge, the accelerator became stuck in the down position, and pushing down on the brake to the left of it did not help, nor did the steering wheel turn as I was trying to avoid hitting the tree. Also, please be aware that my front air bag did not deploy. At the time, I had no visible signs of injury, but injuries became apparent soon after, and can be verified by a doctor. A police report is available, if needed. The vehicle was towed to a collision shop, waiting to be repaired. A claim was filed with Toyota manufacturing. The failure mileage was about 52,000. See odi 10301845.

The contact owns a 2003 Toyota Camry solara convertible. While driving 50 mph and attempting to avoid hitting an animal the driver crashed into a stationary wooden power pole. The front passenger side on the vehicle was damaged; however, the air bags did not deploy. The driver sustained numerous injuries such as 10 broken ribs, numerous back injuries, injured spleen, an injury and cut to left bicep. The driver also sustained numerous bruises and broken bones in her right hand. The vehicle was towed and was destroyed. The contact stated that the air bags were defective since they failed to deploy. The current and failure mileage was 90,000.

The front of my car hit head on into the drivers side of another car. I was going approx. 35 to40 miles per hour and my air bags did not deploy on either side,driver and passenger. In turn, my car was a total loss. I do have several pics.

2003 Toyota solara airbags failed to deploy. Consumer states that she hit another vehicle and the airbags did not deploy. She states that she suffered neck and chest pain from hitting the steering wheel due to the airbags not deploying.

I was involved in a traffic accident in which the front of my 2003 Toyota solara hit a car that was parked in front of me. Road conditions were snowy and icy. Because of this, rear-ending the car in front of me was unavoidable. I was unpleasantly surprised that my airbags did not deploy upon impact. When I bought the car I never thought I would have an accident; however I was assured by the salesman that the car was safe, and airbag deployment was part of the outstanding customer protection Toyota offers. The outcome of the airbags failing to deploy was that I was taken to the hospital and suffered discomfort since upon impact I slammed into the steering wheel. I believe this could have been avoided if the airbags had deployed upon impact as they are supposed to do. The solara, of course, was totaled. I would greatly appreciate your looking into this matter.

The contact owns a 2003 Toyota Camry. While driving 65 mph, the contact lost control of the vehicle when another motorist cut the consumer off. The consumer could not regain control due to the wind and rain. The vehicle struck the median and was destroyed. The air bags failed to deploy. The police department and paramedic's arrived at the scene. A police report was filed. Three occupants sustained head and neck injuries. The current and failure mileages were 32,000. Updated 12-12-07.

The contact owns a 2003 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that the vehicle accelerated at an unknown speed without warning when the gear was shifted into drive. As a result, the vehicle traveled approximately 200 yards and then crashed into a wall. The contact stated that the accelerator pedal stuck and she was unable to depress the brake pedal. The air bag failed to deploy. Nhtsa campaign id number 04v346000 (air bags: side/window) was referenced. A police report was filed. The insurance inspector felt that the electrical system caused the failure. As of October 25, 2007, the manufacturer had not inspected the vehicle. The current and failure mileages were 41,000. See 10209036 also. . Updated 01/11/08.

The contact owns a 2003 Toyota Camry. While pulling into a parking space between 3-5 mph, the engine began to rev. The vehicle surged forward when the contact applied more pressure to the brake pedal. The vehicle crashed into a concrete wall and the air bags failed to deploy. Her knees were badly bruised. The hood and front bumper were damaged, but the majority of the damage was on the passenger side of the vehicle. The side panels were moved and misaligned, which impacts the opening and closing of the doors. The purchase date was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 58,500.

The contact stated the front airbags did not deploy. The vehicle has 54,000 miles. There were four passengers all were wearing seat belts. The driver and passengers sustained minor injuries. The contact was traveling 55 mph on the highway. The traffic was heavy and the road conditions were dry. A vehicle merging onto the highway cut in front of the contact's vehicle. The driver swerved to avoid hitting the van and lost control of the Camry. The vehicle was traveling north after losing control the front passenger side hit the cement median. The passenger rear door was the only door that would open after the crash. The passenger side of the vehicle was up against the cement median. The vehicle came to a stop facing southbound. The vehicle was towed away. The repair shop stated the airbag sensor was completely smashed. The contact has been told the vehicle was totaled. The only recent work done on the vehicle was an oil change. The police came ,but no report was filed.

: the contact stated while driving slowly at 1 mph wit foot on the brake pedal, the vehicle accelerated suddenly causing an accident. The vehicle crashed into three other vehicle's causing property damage. The seat belts were in use at the time. The air bags did not deploy. There were no problems prior to this accident. The vehicle was towed to local dealership where they were unable to duplicate the problem. The vehicle has been inspected by Toyota. The police were alerted to the scene and a report was filed. Updated 6/19/2006 -.

I rear ended another car in my mom's 2003 Toyota Camry. Although my mom's car was totaled, the air bag did not deploy.

I was driving north on route 93 in my 2003 Toyota Camry during rush hour traffic when traffic went from approx. 40 mph to a sudden stop. The cars in front of me all jammed on there brakes and successfully stopped, but when I stepped on my brakes, I could feel the brake pedal compressing and doing something, but I was unable to barely even slow down from approx. 3 car lengths away. I hit the car in front of me and my car crumbled. My 2 complaints are that the brakes definitely have a malfunction along with the air bags not deploying. Luckily, I had my seat belt on. The road conditions were dry and weather was sunny and clear. After this accident and my car has been repaired, I will be trading my car in and never buy a Toyota again.

While parking vehicle accelerated and crashed into a wall. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy. No injuries reported.

While applying the accelerator pedal vehicle accelerated uncontrollably. Consumer was not able to maintain control of the vehicle and collided with the vehicle in front. Upon impact,both frontal air bags failed to deploy. Driver sustained minor injuries, and was transported to the hospital by an ambulance. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection.

When the consumer attempted to park, the vehicle surged forward. This caused the consumer to lose control of the vehicle and hit a tree head on. Upon impact, both air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was almost at a complete stop, in which the consumer had her foot lightly resting on the brake, when the sudden acceleration occurred.

While pulling inside of a parking space vehicle suddenly accelerated. Consumer was unable to maintain control of the vehicle. The consumer placed both feet on the brakes, but the vehicle continued to accelerate. It jumped a curb and collided with a glass window inside a store. Upon impact, both frontal air bags did not deploy. However, there were no injuries.

While applying the brakes at a toll booth brake pedal went to the floor and vehicle suddenly accelerated. As a result, consumer's vehicle rear end another vehicle. Upon impact, both air bags did not deploy. Driver and passenger sustained head and back injuries, and were transported by ambulance to the hospital. Vehicle was totaled.

Consumer stated the brakes locked when he attempted to stop at a toll booth. This caused a rear end collision upon impact, air bags did not deploy consumer sustained a bruised chest, and consumer's wife sustained 2 two broken ribs. Consumer stated that when he hit the vehicle in front it was as if the vehicle accelerated, and even though he had feet on the brakes, vehicle kept going. He states that he pushed the vehicle in front of him, immediately cut the ignition off, put on emergency brakes, and coasted to the side of the road. Vehicle came to a stop on the shoulder. He says that the only thing that saved he and his wife was the seat belts. Consumer stated he saw on tv that Toyota was recalling 2002-2003 Camrys for excessive acceleration.

While driving consumer applied the brakes and vehicle suddenly accelerated. Consumer was unable to maintain control of the vehicle, and it hit another vehicle head on. Upon impact, both airbags did not deploy. Consumer had vehicle towed to repair shop, but mechanic was not able to duplicate the problem.

While making left turns and without any warning steering wheel and brake pedal locked up. As result, consumer was involved in a head on collision, and air bags did not deploy.

Consumer's vehicle was involved in a crash. It was hit from the rear and pushed into the vehicle ahead. However, upon impact, frontal air bags failed to deploy. Vehicle was totaled.