Warning Light On Problems of Toyota RAV4 - part 2

The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Rav4. While parked, the contact noticed that the air bag light illuminated on the instrument panel. The air bag warning light was constantly illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for a diagnostic test. There was a recall under NHTSA campaign id number: 11v245000 (air bags:side/window) that may be related to the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 100,500. The VIN was unavailable.

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The contact owns a 2007 Toyota rav 4. The contact stated when the vehicle was started, the air bag warning light illuminated. The failure recurred continuously. The failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received a notification for recall NHTSA campaign number: 14v168000 (air bags). However, the part needed 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 notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 85,000.

The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that the air bag warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who performed a diagnostic which located the failure at the air bag spiral cable. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure and the current mileage was 88,000.

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Srs warning light comes on when car is put in gear and remains on. The Toyota dealership technician stated the code indicated by computer analysis is b1801. Spiral cable and air bag sensor need to be replaced for a cost of $933. 31 parts, labor and tax. It seems this problem is occurring with some frequency, evident from prior complaints and comments on automotive websites, and that Toyota technicians are aware of it.

Airbag warning light was on. We received notice that our vehicle was included in a general Rav4 / highlander recall for side airbag sensor issues. After receiving free dealership service for the recall, the warning light was still on. We called the service dept. And were told that it was just a glitch and they would reset it at our next scheduled service (oil change). 4 months later, at the oil change, we were told the airbag warning light related to a spiral cable airbag sensor (b1801 open in squib d) which needed to be replaced; also told this failure was completely unrelated to the original recall for side airbag issues. After complaining to the dealer, they offered to pay for the part (approx. $275. 00) and we would be responsible for the labor charge ($109. 00) the service and dealership managers never acknowledged that there was a known issue although many car forums are rife with complaints on this issue. Although the problem was resolved with little cost to me, I am complaining to add to the database so that others will know they are at risk and in the hope that enough complaints will cause Toyota to address the issue in public.

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Tl- the contact owns a 2006 Toyota Rav4. While parked, the air bag warning light illuminated on the instrument panel intermittently. After some time, the warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician advised that the wiring in the air bag assembly, which was located in the steering column, would have to be replaced. There was a recall under NHTSA campaign id number: 11v245000 (air bags) that could have been related the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact that the recall did not included the 2006 model vehicles, only the 2007-2008 models. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 85,000. Kmj.

I received a safety recall notice in the mail about my warning light for my air bag. The warning light for my airbag is always on, and it can't turn off. I went twice to my dealer (interstate Toyota) on October 8th 2011 and October 12th 2011 to get the light fixed, but they couldn't help me.

Tl- the contact owns a 2008 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer where the dealer advised that a component in the steering wheel failed, and caused the illumination of the air bag warning light. The vehicle was not repaired. The current mileage was 88,143 and the failure mileage was unknown. Kmj.

Tl-the contact owns a 2008 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that the air bag warning light remained illuminated. The local mechanic performed a diagnostic that located the failure at the air bag sensor. The dealer advised the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign id number: 11v245000 (air bags: side/window). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 88,288. Kmj.

A warning light appeared on the dashboard indicating an airbag malfunction. I called Toyota service and was told the car required a repair, and the airbags would not function at all until this repair was done. Today the Toyota tech told us a "spiral cable assembly had gone bad. " he said it will cost $514. 00 to make this repair, and again, the airbags will not work unless it is done. I asked if this was a recall issue with Toyota and the service manager replied, "I have no idea. " I asked if this was a common problem with this car and he replied, "we see it all the time in rav3's and tundra's. " I indicated the car is only 5 years old with just over 60k miles, and that I have never (ever) had an airbag failure in any vehicle until now. He again said, "well, we see it all the time with this model. " this surely appears to be a design flaw that is very costly to an average consumer. Can they get away with this? please help! (thanks much-).

Air bag warning light came on at approximately 71000 miles. This is a safety issue and should be corrected by a recall.

Date: 12/19/2010 from: dan insdorf/863-258-6584 2010 Toyota rav 4 lease/ air bag safety concern I recently leased a Rav4 from your dealership. I traded a 2007 pruis and have owned numerous Toyotas. My reason for leasing the rav 4 was to make life easier and safer for my spouse who is undergoing cancer treatment. I made this fact known to my salesman sonny rothwell and brought her with me to test her getting in and out of the vehicle and general comfort. The vehicle was not running during this test. I drove the vehicle approximately 5000 miles without paying attention to the dash warning light regarding air bag activation. When I finally checked with your service department, they stated that the air bag light indicates that the air bag is not in active mode when “off� and that this occurs when there is not enough weight in the passenger seat. I asked the amount needed to activate the “on� position and they did not know. My wife is 5’ 1� and weighs 86 pounds and I would never have leased this vehicle if I would have known she would not have the benefit of air bag safety. Air bags saved my wife and mother in-law several years ago. I called Toyota corporate 800 331-4331 and explained my problem. They stated that it requires 90lbs of weight to activate air bag and that this could not be adjusted. Ref# 1012030063 I later called service manager david newton and he confirmed the 90 lb weight requirement. He suggested I bring the car in. Prior to bringing the vehicle to the dealer, I tested the front seat by having my wife sit in the seat with a 16 lb bowling ball on her lap. The air bag light was still showing off. I also read my owners manual and found no indication of any weight requirement for air bag activation. There were references to children and luggage in passenger seat. I brought the car into your deal.

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The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Rav4. While driving at an unknown speed the contact stated that a warning light illuminated on the dashboard. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated that the vehicle needed a spiral cable and a steering shaft in order to fix the air bag. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 87,828 and the current mileage was 87,900.

Air bag ecu on 2008 Rav4 needs replacing . Starting at 52000 miles dashboard airbag warning light would randomly come on. Recently it would stay on (82000 miles), after dealer inspection it was declared that a new airbag ecu is needed at a cost of $670.

At approximately 60,000 miles my 2006 Toyota rav 4 srs warning light came on and stayed on. The local Toyota dealer service dept eventually diagnosed the problem as the "spiral cable "in the steering column. "diagnosis "and repair cost over $700. 00.