general problems of the 2012 Toyota Sienna - part 1

76 problems related to air bag have been reported for the 2012 Toyota Sienna. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2012 Toyota Sienna based on all problems reported for the 2012 Sienna.

1 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 10/15/2021

I was at a full stopped and rear ended at 30 miles an hour and the air bags did not deploy and I am suffering many injuries pain and loss the air bags didn’t deploy at all.

2 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 08/03/2020

Brought car in for airbag safety recall. Was told it was completed. After this received another recall mailing for the same problem. Called the Toyota recall resolution team number to verify. Was told that a temporary airbag was installed and that I needed to have the good one reinstalled when they got them in. She called the dealer to set up an appointment then told me that it was taken care of and a new airbag was not needed. And stated that she was confused. And that I needed to go back to the dealer to get a written statement that the work was done. I noticed and explained that it looks like a substitute was made and the receipt says : �bag 0. 8. 2007-2009 yaris hatchback 2007-2009 yaris sedan�. So it looks like a temporary substitute was made and that I was not informed. I said that if they give written documentation that the repair was made it makes it legally their responsibility but this would be after the fact if a problem or fatality would occur and not solve the issue of assuring that a proper airbag had been installed. Can you give clarification and suggested follow up (possibly third party) to guarantee safety? ## #vpic# 1 - check digit (9th position) does not calculate properly; 4 - VIN corrected, error in one position only (indicated by ! in suggested VIN), multiple matches found; 14 - unable to provide information for all the characters in the VIN. ; 400 - invalid characters present #vpic#.

3 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/10/2018

"takada recall" I am writing because my takada airbags have been under recall for an extended period of time. Every single attempt (multiple attempts) have gone unreturned, despite the fact that I have called 888-546-1750 on multiple occasions! because this recall as the potential to cause either injury or death, I would think it would be in takada, Toyota and my best interest to get back to me. I am very dissatisfied with the recall and very dissatisfied with how the Toyota recall team has not contacted me. There is a second recall on the doors for the Toyota Sienna. Because I cannot get a hold of the recall team, I can also not schedule an appointment to get this recall addressed in my vehicle. This is unexcusable!.

4 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 04/18/2018

Making a right hand turn and I believe the truck in front of me lost the trailer hitch. I was only traveling about 15 mph. Drove over a trailer hitch in the road and all the airbags deployed, causing a violent stop to the van and injuries and shock to my daughter and myself.

5 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/08/2018

Tl- takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 Toyota Sienna. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v006000(air bags) and 16v858000(structure) however, the contact was not able to get the campaigns completed due to them being in active duty out of the country and the local dealer not being able to assist them. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The local itialian dealer was contacted and refused to do the repair due to thier system not being optimize for recalls. The Toyota USA was made aware of the issue however no further assistance was offererd. The contact was informed that the manufacturer did not condone taking the american made vehicle overseas with safety defects. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. Kh.

6 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 09/30/2017

Takata recall. It has been almost a year and half since Toyota informed me that I shouldn't allow anyone to ride in the front seat of my van. You can imagine the inconvenience this has caused!!! now they say there is a solution but the Toyota dealers claim they don't have the air bags and they don't know when they will get them. My family is not safe in my vehicle. How long should I have to deal with their incompetence and disregard for the safety of my family?.

7 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 09/06/2017

Manufacturer did not proceed with the recall yet, beyond reasonable time.

8 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 09/01/2017

Takata recall: September 2017, recall still incomplete, called hotline, was told no remediation available.

9 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 08/25/2017

Autonation Toyota arapahoe dealer (. . Read more...

10 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 08/15/2017

Takata recall: yesterday, August 15, 2017, I inquired at keith pierson Toyota about the airbag recall. I was told by michael morse of the service department that the part for my recall is not available and is still being manufactured by takata. This response is not acceptable from takata and Toyota.

11 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/30/2017

I have two recalls associated with this minivan. One with the takata airbag, another with the sliding door. Called the dealer mossy Toyota at san diego in late July but there is no help over two months on either problem. I am not sure what to do next? can you please give me some instructions?.

12 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/09/2017

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 Toyota Sienna. Without warning, the passenger side sliding door opened. The contact did not receive notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v858000 (structure). The vehicle was taken to the dealer (auto nation Toyota cerritos, 18700 studebaker rd, cerritos, CA 90703, (562) 802-4000) who disconnected the function, but the failure continued. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 17v006000 (air bags). It was unknown when the manufacturer would provide the remedy and parts to the dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was waiting to receive a solution to complete the recall repairs with the dealer. The failure mileage was not available. Parts distribution disconnect. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

13 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 06/02/2017

Takata recall - filing a complaint because I am worried about my family's safety and feel that Toyota has not been able to remedy the defect within a reasonable time.

14 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 05/22/2017

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 Toyota Sienna. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v006000 (air bags) however, the parts for the recall repair were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Everett Toyota of paris located 3235 ne loop 286, paris, TX 75460, (903) 784-8989, was contacted about the issue. The manufacturer was not contacted about the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirmed remedy not yet available.

15 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 05/03/2017

We have contacted Toyota corporate on several occasions regarding our takata air bag recall, corp case number 1704280638 and after several run - arounds, dealing with Toyota corporate and the dealership, Toyota has not performed the recall fix for the takata air bags. The dealership we were working with is listed below. I have yet to receive a notice in the mail from Toyota saying that my recall fix is available. Rick hendrick Toyota scion sandy springs address: 6475 roswell rd ne, atlanta, GA 30328 hours: open today � 8:30am�9pm service dept: 404-256-3392.

16 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 05/01/2017

2012 Toyota Sienna. Consumer writes in regards to defects with airbag deflator and automatic side doors. The consumer stated a reasonable amount of time has been exceeded for the recall to be performed.

17 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 04/17/2017

(bp dealer info inadequate) tl the contact owns a 2012 Toyota Sienna. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 17v006000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer (Toyota of metairie, louisiana) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

18 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 04/10/2017

We do not user the passages sit because we hear a noise in side the box of air bag.

19 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 04/09/2017

Takata recall. Two "interim" notices received already for my 2012 Toyota Sienna since 2016-17 and the airbag have been discovered to be defected long before that, and yet still no remedy. It is unacceptable that their current solution for me and my family is to not operate the car with a front passenger. This is absolutely absurd. This car is my family's main car, someone always have to be in the front seat when we drive the whole fandom mily. And we are scared to death that one or more of us will be seriously injured or killed when our family is in the car. The remedy should have been available already since the defected airbag have been discovered since April 2013.

20 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 04/07/2017

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 Toyota Sienna. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 17v006000 (air bags) and 16v858000 (structure); however, 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 had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

21 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 04/05/2017

Takata recall - I tried taking my van into Toyota today but was informed the fix for this recall isn't available yet. I looked online and it says it will be ready around September 2017. However, the recall specifically states that I should not let anyone ride in the passenger seat until it is fixed. Please explain how I am not supposed to utilize my passenger seat for six months??? this is ridiculous and a safety hazard to the occupants of my vehicle and it should be fixed in a much more timely manner.

22 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/18/2017

"takata recall" inquired at the dealership and was told no fix yet. And don't expect one to soon. I did not hear of the release date when the recall went into effect.

23 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/15/2017

Takata recall: NHTSA recall number: 17v006 recall date: January 9, 2017 Toyota has had adequate time to fix this problem. As of 15 March, Toyota still has status recall incomplete. Remedy not yet available. Sliding door: NHTSA recall number: 16v858 recall date: November 22, 2017 Toyota has had adequate time to fix this problem. As of 15 March, Toyota still has status recall incomplete. Remedy not yet available.

24 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/15/2017

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 Toyota Sienna. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v006000 (air bags). The part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact spoke with tri county Toyota (15 d and l dr, royersford, PA 19468) who stated that parts would potentially be available in fall of 2017. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and suggested that the contact should apply for a loaner vehicle. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

25 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/15/2017

The contact owns a 2012 Toyota Sienna. The contact received a notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v006000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Autonation Toyota was called at 239-321-5413 and stated that there were no parts available. The manufacturer was notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

26 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/03/2017

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 Toyota Sienna. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v006000 (air bags); however, the part 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 notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

27 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/01/2017

Tl- takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 Toyota Sienna. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number:17v006000 (air bags), 16v643000 (latches, locks/linkages) however, the parts for the repair were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experience a failure. Part distribution disconnect and VIN tool confirms parts not available. Aw.

28 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 02/28/2017

The contact owns a 2012 Toyota Sienna. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v006000 (air bags); however, the part 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 made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

29 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 02/27/2017

It is completely unacceptable that Toyota is recommending "that you do not operate the vehicle with an occupant in the front passenger seat" as an interim solution to the airbag recall. I have a large family and absolutely rely on that front seat and they are telling me not to use it. They must offer reasonable accommodations to ensure that my family is safe, including a free rental if needed. I will not accept their recommendation and they must provide a reasonable alternative and get this resolved very quickly.

30 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 02/23/2017

Takata recall & door recall - I am trying to sell my vehicle privately because I purchased a new vehicle and now I am unable to sell it as there is no remedy and Toyota has recommended that no one should sit in the front passenger seat --- really?there needs to be pressure on Toyota to fix immediately.

31 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 02/22/2017

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 Toyota Sienna. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16v858000 (structure) and 17v006000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

32 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 02/21/2017

Takata recall: I began talking to Toyota's 1800 # on Tuesday, February 21 about needing a loaner car because our 2012 Sienna is affected by the takata recall. On the 23rd of February, the dealer don mcgill Toyota located at kirkwood/I-10 called saying they could offer us a Chrysler town & country van but only that one day. My wife was out of town until Saturday, but I was told they couldn't hold the loaner car that long. The representative than suggested that a dealership closer to our home could help me better and transferred my information to a dealer at I-10/mason road in katy. No one has ever called me from this location and I have left 3 messages on the service manager's line without a call back.

33 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 02/20/2017

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 Toyota Sienna. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v006000(air bags); however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

34 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 02/15/2017

Tl-the contact owns a 2012 Toyota Sienna. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v006000 (air bags) however, the part 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 made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Ad.

35 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 02/09/2017

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 Toyota Sienna. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v340000 (air bags); however,the part 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 made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.


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