Three problems related to air bag light on have been reported for the 2011 Toyota Sienna. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2011 Toyota Sienna based on all problems reported for the 2011 Sienna.
The contact owns a 2011 Toyota Sienna. While making a right turn, the contact heard an abnormal popping sound and the air bag warning indicator illuminated. When the contact attempted to turn the steering wheel left, it was manual/stiff and the horn failed. The vehicle was driven to the local dealer (fred anderson Toyota of sanford, 3321 nc hwy 87 s, sanford, nc, 27332) where it was diagnosed that the steering spiral cable assembly failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired because the parts had to be ordered. The manufacturer was contacted and provided case number: 1710102139. The manufacturer stated that only canada was included in a recall for the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 115,000.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 Toyota Sienna. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16v340000 (air bags) and 16v858000 (structure). The parts for the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The contact stated that when the front passenger and driver side door armrests were touched, the air bag warning indicator would illuminate and the seat belt chime would sound. The contact called the advantage Toyota dealer and a repair appointment was scheduled for 6/26/2017. The vehicle was not repaired due to the remedy not having all the necessary parts available. The contact had not received notification for another repair appointment. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issues. The approximate failure mileage was 46,056. Parts distribution disconnect.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 Toyota Sienna. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16v858000 (structure) and 16v340000 (air bags). The parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The dealer (thompson Toyota in maryland) confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts would be available. The contact stated that the rear driver's side door ajar warning indicator illuminated. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.