Two problems related to air bag not deploy have been reported for the 2002 Toyota Sequoia. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2002 Toyota Sequoia based on all problems reported for the 2002 Sequoia.
On dry pavement there was an accident on front end and no air bag deployed. Vehicle was stopped at the time of impact, owner thought the other vehicle was going about 45. Mph vehicle was equipped with the side curtain air bags and front driver and passenger air bags. The occupants were wearing seat belts. There was no air bag warning lights on. There has never before been an accident with this vehicle, and air bags never deployed. Vehicle was bought new. Driver sustained injuries, broken an ankle a tibia, left wrist, and sustained multiple contusions. Driver's daughter has suffered from labor contractions after accident. Occupants were treated immediately after. There was an investigation by insurance company. Vehicle was totaled, frame was bent. Owner called Toyota, and they referred her to NHTSA.
Consumer was driving 15-25 mph across an intersection when another vehicle made a left turn into the intersection. The consumer's vehicle broad sided the other vehicle on the passenger side. The consumer sustained head and neck injuries along with another passenger in the vehicle. Seat belts were worn, but the air bags did not deploy. The manufacturer and the dealer were notified.