Air Bag Light On problems of the 2006 Toyota RAV4

13 problems related to air bag light on have been reported for the 2006 Toyota RAV4. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2006 Toyota RAV4 based on all problems reported for the 2006 RAV4.

1 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 02/15/2016

The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Rav4. When the vehicle was started, the driver side air bag warning indicator illuminated. The indicator remained illuminated for a week or two before it dimmed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the failure could not be duplicated. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 113,800.

2 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 08/01/2014

Air bag light comes on. One thing after another with this piece. . . . Time for another recall. .

3 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 06/12/2014

The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 14v168000 (air bags); however, the part needed to remedy the vehicle was unavailable. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was unknown.

4 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 05/15/2014

The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Rav4. While driving approximately 35 mph, the air bag warning indicator illuminated continuously. The failure occurred on numerous occasions. The contact stated that the part was unavailable to service the vehicle according to NHTSA campaign number: 14v168000 (air bags). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 125,000.

5 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 04/15/2014

The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 170,000.

6 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 02/25/2014

With out any cause the airbag light on at 55mpg these Rav4 never has front accident and never replace air bags . The service manger at pep boys said the computer analizer said a bad sensor and air bags not going to inflate if we has accident .

7 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 11/25/2013

My air bags light came on a month ago. I found out that the clock spring sensor was bad. I thing this should be a recall because is a safety issue and can cause injuries or death of people.

8 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 08/01/2013

Airbag light illumination, failed clock spring (extremely typical with Toyota) - out of warranty of course!.

9 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 07/01/2013

My airbag light on my 2006 Toyota Rav4 is on due to manufacturing defect. Toyota recalled the 2007 and 2008 models for the same reason. There are hundreds if not thousands of complaint about this issue on the internet. I contacted premier Toyota in amherst ohio about this matter and the service manager chris farmer toll me it would be $300 to test it and $500 to fix it. This is a safety issue that should be adressed as a manufacturers defect. Any help you can give me in this matter would be appreciated.

10 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 08/17/2012

Air bag light came on. Mechanic says the clockspring in the steering column needs to be replaced at a cost of $600. Failure of the airbag clockspring in 2005-2009 Toyota tacoma pickups is the subject of an existing recall (NHTSA campaign id number: 12v092000); believe this is related.

11 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 08/15/2012

Air bag light stay's on.

12 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 09/02/2011

Airbag light came on and I took car to my dealer (for repair of another problem) on 9/22/11. I was informed that the spiral cable controlling the driver airbag was defective and that it would be about $500 or more to repair. I told then that I felt that it should be Toyota's problem to repair since it was definitely a safety hazard should I become involved in an accident. I have since found out that this is a common problem with Toyota's, especially rav 4's. This should really be a recall priority.

13 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 02/01/2011

2006 Toyota rav 4. Consumer states air bag system is defective and has not worked for the past three months. The consumer stated the air bag light illuminated. A spiral cable was needed at a cost of $404. 56 to fix the problem.


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