Front Air Bag Sensor Control problems of the 2007 Toyota RAV4

I was driving on a dirt road around 25-30 mph when my drivers side curtain shield airbag (csa) deployed unexpectedly. Previous to deploying, the seatbelt had suddenly locked into place. I leaned back to get the seatbelt to release, and as I tried to lean forward to see if it had, the airbag suddenly and unexpectedly deployed. I stopped the vehicle and looked around the car for damage from a collision and observed none. I also did not feel or sense a collision happening. I believed this issue may be related to a Toyota airbag recall, prompting me to contact them. Toyota did an inspection and read the electronic data recorder for the vehicle. Upon completion they told me that the edr had sensed a collision on the left rear of the vehicle, causing the airbag to deploy. I have a copy of the edr, though no means to read it or verify if this is correct. Based on the information about the collision, I pursued a claim with my comprehensive insurance. The insurance company found no damage to my vehicle and cited a faulty sensor and cited Toyotas csa and seatbelt recall of 2007 Rav4s. Toyota insists that my vehicle is not involved in the recall and that this issue is unrelated. I would like to know if that is true, as my insurance is denying the claim and citing the recall as the reason. I did have a Toyota dealer replace the seatbelt, as after the airbag deployed it was no longer functional. I also still have the airbag, just in case it needs to be inspected or something.

The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Rav4. The air bag sensor illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who diagnosed that the spiral cable needed to be replaced. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign id number: 14v168000 (air bags) and stated that the parts were not available and the remedy was not available. The manufacturer was also contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 62,000.

2007 Toyota rav 4. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle curtain shield air bag sensor recall notice. The consumer received a recall notice. However, according to her local dealer, they were unaware of any recall, and therefore, they charged her for the inspection. According to the invoice, the spiral cable needed to be replaced.

My vehicle's airbag sensor light went on. Right about the same time, there was a recall from Toyota stating that there could be an issue with airbag sensor light turning on. When I checked with Toyota dealer, they said the recall was for something else related to airbag sensor and there is another issue with car's clock spring and it has to be replaced. Also, I was warned that airbags won't work in case of an accident. How could an internal part stop working all of a sudden which does not have any user interaction. And if it happened so due a manufacturing defect, Toyota should be prompt to offer a recall for such a safety intensive part.

The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that the air bag warning lamp illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the technician diagnosed that the air bag sensor was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 11v245000 (air bags). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 45,000.

Air bag sensor light illuminated approx 6 weeks back. I called the dealership and they said a vehicle recall had been issued for my vehicle, due to the air bag curtain sensor. Took vehicle to dealership; recall work was done. Less than 1 mile driving, the light came back on. Took vehicle back and after 3-4 hours of troubleshooting I was told that the spiral/coil cable behind the steering wheel was at fault and parts and labor would come to $530. Did an internet search on '07-08 Rav4, and was surprised to find more problems with the spiral/coil cable than with the curtain sensor. In several cases, owners had taken the vehicle in for the recall and were told the same I was (needed a new spiral/coil cable). After reading all the deployments of Rav4 airbags while the vehicle is not moving nor impacted; I have no confidence that the airbag system is reliable. Is there a larger issue with the airbags?.

My air bag sensor light came on approximately at 128,824 miles. Just after my extended warranty ran out. Diagnostic test indicated that the spiral cable in the steering column has failed. Part number is 84306-22010. According to the service rep at the dealership, this failure in not an unknown problem. Parts are $272. 00 and labor will be $150. 00+ tax. After doing some research , this is a common problem with several Toyota models. According to Toyota when I called there have been recalls on the other models but have not been enough complaints against the Rav4 to issue a recall. So what is it going to take to get this thing recalled? I am fortunate enough to be able to have the money at this time, but am wondering how many people that cannot afford this repair are driving Toyota's around with an inoperative air bag?.

The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Rav4 . The contact stated that after having recall repairs done on the vehicle under NHTSA campaign id number: 11v245000 (air bags:frontal:sensor/control module) the srs warning lamp was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that one of the fuses failed and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure and the vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was unknown.