Three problems related to air bag have been reported for the 2012 Toyota Highlander. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2012 Toyota Highlander based on all problems reported for the 2012 Highlander.
The front passenger side airbag light has been going off and on for a few months when someone is sitting in the seat now and now the sea is showing up.
Major issue with airbags July 2021. A warning appeared shortly after passenger sensor malfunction, that stated “check srs airbag system. Have your vehicle checked by dealer immediately. ” dealer did diagnostic. Toyota dealer has tried to fix airbags three times in three weeks but it fails within a day or so and warning comes back on. Toyota has issued a recall for 2012 Highlanders for seats and front airbag that describes the issue this vehicle has however Toyota dealer said our VIN is not included. The recall is under campaign no. 13v014000 report date Jan 16 2013 component seats.
Abs check light is on, says "have dealer check immediately". Took vehicle to dealer, dealer determined the main wire that runs under the carpet is defective and has to be fixed. The cost for the diagnostics is $750 without repairs. The cost to repair is $5100. I bought this vehicle brand new and have had all maintenance performed to manufacturers requirements. I don't believe I should be responsible for a defective wire that controls the air bags. At this point there are no recalls on my vehicle. I believe the manufacturer should paid the cost for this repair.