Side/window Air Bag problems of the 2006 Toyota Sienna

Toyota has an on-going issue with airbag/srs wiring harnesses that fail. When the wiring harness fails it disables the entire srs system. The occupant is then at risk in a collision. This condition initiated on its own and is not the result of a collision. The local Toyota dealer relayed that it is a common occurrence and would cost over $2000 dollars to repair. It shows up on the obdii diagnostic as a right-side airbag squib. This code is as follows; b0106 code open in p squib circuit.

On March 13, 2015 driving on I-95 south in a 2006 Toyota Sienna van the cruise control would not disengage when the brakes were applied approaching an exit ramp. The vehicle would not slowdown in spite of pressing the brake pedal as hard as possible. Moving the control lever forward to disengage the function was also not successful. The exit ramp was inclined so the cruise control accelerated the engine in an attempt to maintain our speed at 70 mph. The vehicle went thru a stop sign, bounced off the guard rail and came to a sudden stop with the engine not running. The impact destroyed the right side of the vehicle and the stopping was so abrupt that the cell phone (in my shirt pocket)flew out ripping the pocket off the shirt. Neither the front nor the side air bags were deployed. Skid marks made by the vehicle¿s right front tire (and possibly the rear right tire) prior to and after hitting the guard rail indicate the brakes were working on at least this side. Skid marks attributable to the left hand tires were not noticed.

Pulled code b0111 open side squib (rh) circuit must replace passenger side floor harness and passenger side air bag assembly.

The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Sienna. The contact stated that the air bag warning lamp illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who diagnosed that there was a short on the side air bag assembly and wiring harness. As a result, both components needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure and the vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 73,000.

Van presented a flashing srs light that remained flashing during operation. Vehicle manual recommendation was to take to dealer. Took vehicle to dealer 9/6/2011. Was informed that code b0111 was pulled during analysis. Vehicle needs driver side airbag replaced and floor wire. Estimated cost $2573. 49. Without repair, airbags are inoperable. Toyota issued a TSB (el001-08) February 27, 2008; however, the TSB did not extend warranty coverage for this failure. No recall has been issued. This is an apparent defect due to the numerous complaints found online.

Airbag srs keeps flashing, took to Toyota dealer and they said the wiring harness needed to be replaced. I have platinum coverage and was told it was not covered be warranty. The vehicle on has 69,000 miles, and this is a safety issue. I have only been driving this vehicle as normal wear and tear and the light just came on and has not went out.

06 Toyota Sienna air bag sensor lights up intermittently. Dealer says problem with loose connector for side airbag on passenger side. The connector cannot be tightened or individually replaced. We must replace entire airbag at cost of $2,500. No airbags will deploy with light on. Many complaints in internet for the same problem. This is a serious safety issue and should be addressed with a recall.

The contact owns 2006 Toyota Sienna. The contact was driving 30 miles per hour when the air bags sensor illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the diagnosis indicated that the floor harness wiring for the front passenger side air bags failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 75,000, and the current was 75,343.

My 2006 Toyota Sienna with 66,000 miles on it has a faulty driver side air bag and harness. Toyota wants $3,325. 00 to fix.

The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Sienna. When the contact started the vehicle, the air bag warning indicator illuminated until the engine was turned off. The failure occurred sporadically. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing. The error code detected a passenger side air bag failure which would prevent the air bags from deploying during impact. The technician stated that the part was unavailable. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.

I bought a Toyota Sienna 2006 certified used vehicle last Dec. 09, 2010. After driving for just less than 4 months I noticed that the srs light started to blink while driving to work. I informed my dealer 4 days later through email. But the lights went off a day after before I came down to his place and had been working normally for about 7 months. Then the issue came back again, brought it down to south coast Toyota and was told that code: b0116 driver side airbag and wiring loom need to be replaced for $3426. Toyota was informed but said it was not covered by warranty. I am severely disappointed as the reason I bought a certified used car and pay the price was the assurance that I will not get a lemon. But I was wrong and Toyota's assurance on quality of certified used car is purely crap.

The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Sienna. The contact stated that the srs light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who performed a diagnostic test. The failure was located at the driver front and passenger side air bags wires. The dealer replaced the wires and air bags. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer would not assist with the repair cost. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileage was 69,150.

2006 Toyotasienna with airbag light flashing. Toyota has a bulletin but no recall pertaining to faulty side curtain airbag connector. Repair cost est. $5000. 00- shouldnt have to pay that for defective part.

My airbag light began blinking on Sunday, 10/17/10. My vehicle is a 2006 Toyota Sienna. I took it to a local mechanic on 10/20/10 and was told the center squib needed replaced . . . Upon replacing on 10/22, was told that another error code was displayed indicating airbag replacement needed by a Toyota dealer. My car has just went over the warranty period at 62,000 miles. I am unhappy that not even 4 years after buying this vehicle in December 06, I am faced with repair costs that are large for a major safety problem that has been recurring from what I have read online with others driving an 06 Sienna. And as a mother of 3, I am unable to use my vehicle safely until this problem is fixed. I see a service bulletin for this but no recall. . Which it seems there should be for such a major safety problem.

The srs indicator light began flashing on my 2006 Toyota Sienna on 09/20/10. The owner's manual states if this occurs, to take the vehicle to the dealership immediately. I was recently advised by cobb county Toyota that my airbag is defective and needs to be replaced for $2400. Since my 2006 Sienna has 76k miles on it, Toyota wouldn't cover it under the warranty. I asked how an unused airbag could be defective, I was told that it is an electrical component. That was the complete answer. So, I checked online. And, sure enough, hundreds of people all over the country are facing the same problem with their 2006 Sienna. And, no one has been able to explain the reason. I called the Toyota corporate office and the (no) customer service rep said that all she could do was document my concern. No manager could call or assist me. No one could send me a letter stating why an unused airbag is suddenly defective after only 4 years.

Topic: Toyota acceleration problem: on July 4th at 10:00 am, as my 2006 Sienna Toyota was emerging from the dryer-end of well known carwash, the signal at the terminal point indicated that I was to move my car out of the structure. I shifted out of neutral into drive. At the instant I put the car into drive, my vehicle accelerated out of the car wash structure, missing about 12 vehicles and drivers in the parked area drying their cars. The police and witness said I reach 60 mph when I hit an embankment, directly across from the exit to the carwash property at the exit point, the embankment was across the busy street leading out of the carwash area. I turned slightly to the left, in a vain hope to slow my vehicle down; tearing off the front right side and wheel, the vehicle continued on, sliding down onto a busy road. In trying to avoid a busy intersection, I pulled up over the embankment at a lower grade on to a flat grassy area where I could take my right hand off the wheel and pull the gear shift into neutral and turn off ignition. Thank god no one was hurt. The vehicle was inspected by Toyota subcontractors and is being repaired to be returned to us. It will be impossible for me to allow my family or anyone for that matter to drive that car in the future, the car is worth more to us than to others. The tone of the inspectors and other contacts with the Toyota company was one of skepticism. I did not have floor mats in the car and I know the difference and location of my brake, contrary to their suggestions. I think it is interesting that the customer service and inspectors continue to treat their loyal car owners with such disdain and disbelief as if we are all liars. It is strange that the complaints are only coming from Toyota owners, but as one reporter noted Toyota drivers are an aging group and it has not happened to scion drivers. I hope that this problem is taken seriously by Toyota.

2006 Sienna airbag light flashing. Tech identified defective passenger seat airbag assembly although auto was never in an accident. No reason for failure given other than "you never know about electronic systems. " the only way to reset the light is to replace airbag assembly at a cost of $940+ with diagnostic charge and with that you only get a 1 year warranty on equipment that originally lasted slightly over 4 years. As a consumer you would never think that you would have to replace an airbag unless there was an accident or possibly if you owned the auto for maybe 10+ years. In addition, the whole airbag system is inoperable although it has only been determined that the passenger side airbag is defective. Consequently, there is no option other than to replace the defective assembly. It is hard to comprehend why equipment with minimal wear and tear would break but from other reports this seems to be a not so uncommon occurrence for Toyota Siennas.

Airbag lite is on. Code b0111 open side squib p/s tsc 0252-08 appies. R&r side airbag assembly as per TSB 0252-08. Rechecked system working as designed. The entire airbag system does not function when the airbag lite is on. Total airbag system failure. Repaired and working after repair.

When the vehicle was 11 months old with 12,000 miles the front passenger seat air bag sensor failed and had to be replaced, then at 16 months and 16,438 miles the air bag ecu failed and had to be replaced, then at 17 months and 17,356 miles the drivers side air bag assembly failed and had to be replaced.