Warning Light On problems of the 2006 Toyota Tacoma

Tl-the contact owns a 2006 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that the air bag warning light sporadically illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the entire unit that operated the air bag needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 89,000. Djr.

Air bag warning light in dashboard came on constantly a month ago. It is still on.

Tl-the contact owns a 2006 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated without warning. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer or an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was contacted and advised him to schedule an appointment with a dealer. The failure and current mileages were approximately 100,500. The VIN was unavailable. Kmj.

Tl- the contact owns a 2006 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that the air bag warning lamp illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for repairs under NHTSA campaign id number: 12v092000 (air bags:frontal). After the recall was performed, the air bag warning light illuminated again and the dealer refused to repair the failure a second time under the recall. The manufacturer was notified and stated that they would instruct the manager of the dealer to call the contact but after two weeks, the contact had heard nothing. The vehicle had not been further repaired. The failure mileage was 96,387 and the current mileage was 96,975. Kmj.

I took my 2006 Toyota Tacoma with 68,392 miles on the odometer to my local dealer because of a tire problem. I mentioned the airbag warning light being displayed. After the tire problem was addressed, the service advisor told me that the tech found the the airbag warning light was on and that the cost of replacing the clock spring is $500. The service advisor told me that the airbags will still function despite the warning light. The information regarding the significance of the airbag warning light was not noted on the invoice.

The srs warning light came on at approximately 73,500 miles. Toyota diagnose it as a failed spiral cable. The cost to replace it was ~$590 (including the $89 they charged to diagnose the problem. After researching the web, I have found that there are numerous complaints about this component failing for the 2006 Toyota Tacoma. Since this is a safety problem (and should not fail at this low mileage), I am requesting a recall on this vehicle. Interestingly enough, the 2006 Toyota 4runner has been recalled for the same problem.

Air bag/seat belt warning light is on for no reason.

The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that the air bag warning light remained illuminated and the vehicle was taken to the dealer. The dealer did not perform a diagnostic but advised that the air bag sensor failed and would need replacing. The manufacturer was contacted and advised that he could request a discount for the repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 28,553.

I was driving my 2006 Toyota Tacoma when airbag warning light went on. This was brought to the dealer immediately the next day and diagnosis is failed spiral cable. The spiral cable senses more than the airbag and includes the steering wheel, horn, and cruise control. Cost of replacement is $603. 31.

The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated the driver side air bag warning light remained illuminated. In addition when sitting idle with the brakes depressed, the vehicle would sporadically lunge forward. The manufacturer advised the contact to take the vehicle to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 66,780.

Two years ago the warning light activated for my airbag. After several recall notices on other components I eventually took it in for the repairs. I was shocked to learn the spiral cable had failed and it would be apprx. $800 to have repaired. An internet search indicates this is a huge issue with many complaints documented. This should be a recall since it is so common and a safety concern.

The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Tacoma. The contact received the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number: 12v092000 (air bags:frontal). The vehicle was taken to the dealer for repair. After repair, another warning light illuminated but the contact was unsure which warning light that was. The contact stated that the air bag warning light for the passenger side was illuminated since the time of purchase. The contact was concerned it may be related to the recall. The vehicle was taken to dealer, but they refused to inspect and repair the failure. The dealer only turned off the air bag light. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was 20,000 and the current mileage was 110,000.