52 problems related to air bag have been reported for the 2003 Toyota Tundra. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2003 Toyota Tundra based on all problems reported for the 2003 Tundra.
Getting airbag light on . Went to modesto Toyota and they installed new clock spring strap in steering wheel. After installing the airbag light came back on . I again went back to dealer with same issue. They installed another clock spring in steering wheel. Drove about 1 mile , again airbag came on. Took it back to dealer a 3rd time same issue. They told me that the connector for the strap was too short. So now I am in limbo waiting for a replacement or something. Contacted dealer modesto Toyota today 4/16/2026. No response as of yet. So I have still have the airbag light on.
The contact owns a 2003 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the contact was informed that the air bag sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired because the part was discontinued. The manufacturer was contacted, and the manufacturer stated that the part was discontinued. The failure mileage was 235,680.
The frame haas already been repaired, at the suggestion of my inspection mechanic. The whole frame is dangerously rusted. Now he says, “get rid of it—it’s dangerous to drive!” another problem, the air bag fault light won’t stay off! parts in the steering column have been replaced, to no avail! Toyota did that work. No one knows if my air bag will work or not!.
In mid December, 2019, I was driving on the interstate and the spare tire dropped from under my 2003 Toyota Tundra. Fortunately, no vehicles were behind me at the time. I was so surprised to see that tire bouncing down the road behind me! that spare tire had never been taken from the carrier. I made an appointment with a Toyota dealer for inspection/recall in early February. They said the corrosion on the cross-member needed to be replaced but the spare tire carrier corrosion issue causing the tire to drop was only for recalls on the tacoma models, I was responsible for the issue. I feel this is a Toyota manufacturing safety issue that needs to be addressed. Do I have any recourse?.
Takata recall, I was involved in a collision with my Toyota Tundra when a Nissan altima failed to stop for a stop sign. At witch point my air bags did not go off. The truck is totaled and so was the Nissan! I was driving east on quincy Ave. And the Nissan was driving south on b st. When she failed to stop at the stop sign.
Takata recall.
Spiral cable, also called clockspring, failed, identical to other Toyota spiral cable failures on other models that were recalled. Another recall needs to be issued that corrects this dangerous problem (it disables the driver airbag and horn) for affected Tundra models.
The srs symbol for passenger air bags came on in my Toyota Tundra on 7/8/17, while driving down the road.
I know there was a recall on the airbags for the passenger side a few years ago and everytime I would called to get replaced as promised they did not have any airbags to repair and claim it wasn't that big of a deal you just couldn't have a passenger in your car and eventually they might be able to replace the faulty airbag. I just looked up information again on my truck and now it's not even showing that there was a recall but I do have documentation that they're actually was so I don't know if since they didn't have the parts to replace it it's not a valid recall or why they didn't have to comply with the recall because I think it's funny to not enforce recalls if they are supposed to. Nothing happened because I turned off the passenger airbag so I don't know if it's faulty or what but they refuse to replace it is my point and reason for my complaint I don't remember exactly when the recall was but it was actually a few years ago I have called numerous times to Toyota and always been told they don't have parts yet I think that it needs to be reinvestigated.
Takata recall.
Extreme rust area all around rear differential, pitting in metal, and also the spare wheel tire extreme rust.
The contact owns a 2003 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that the air bag compartment on the driver's side made a clunking/rattling noise. When the contact placed her hand on the center of the steering wheel, she felt a heavy object shifting around inside. The contact called Toyota of the desert (located at 68105 kyle road, cathedrial city, California 92234; 760-328-0871) and was informed that there was no driver side recall on the vehicle for the air bag nor was there warranty coverage; therefore, the vehicle would not be repaired for free. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and opened case number: 1708252544. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000.
The contact owns a 2003 Toyota Tundra. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v285000 (air bags); however, the parts were unavailable to perform the repairs. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Takata recall: the safety recall notice (remedy notice) from Toyota motor sales USA states that the repair will take approx. 2 hours. When scheduling the dealer requires two different visits. One to inspect and disassemble the airbag and then reassembles the airbag. The part is ordered. Another appointment is required to install the repaired airbag or part. There is no mention of two appointments being required to remedy the airbag. Contacting Toyota directly confirmed that dealers are informed that this remedy consumers to visit the dealers two times and ordering the part between visits. The Toyota representative confirmed that the safety recall notice does not correctly state the time or visits needed to remedy the airbag issue. This needs to be changed and the safety notice needs to correctly inform consumers of the requirement to visit a Toyota dealer two times for 2 or more hours each to remedy the issue.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 Toyota Tundra. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v285000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
2003 Toyota Tundra. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle passenger airbag recall issues. The consumer was informed the parts were not available.
Tl-the contact owns a 2003 Toyota Tundra. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 15v285000 (air bags) and 05v254000 (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 manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Kc.
Tl-the contact owns a 2003 Toyota Tundra. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v285000 (air bags) however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Oo.
Tl-the contact owns a 2003 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that while parked, she noticed that the plate covering the air bag was melted. The failure recurred on one other occasion. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was observed by the service men but they told the contact that it was not apart of the recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 69,700. Sh.
Tl- the contact owns a 2003 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that the recall notice for NHTSA campaign number 15v285000 (air bag system) was received in August 2015. After contacting the dealer on multiple occasions the contact was informed that the parts needed to repair the vehicle were still not available and no estimated time for receiving the parts could be given. The contact had not experienced a failure. Jft.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 Toyota Tundra. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 15v285000 (air bags) and 05v254000 (air bags) and stated that the parts needed for the repairs were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl- takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 Toyota Tundra. The contact received a notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v285000(air bags) however, the part for the recall was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced the failure. Parts distribution disconnect. Jo.
The contact owns a 2003 Toyota Tundra. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v285000 (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. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Tl-the contact owns a 2003 Toyota Tundra. The contact received notification NHTSA campaign id number: 14312000 (air bag) however, the parts was unavailable to perform the repairs. 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. Mf.
The recall notice is 5 1/2 months old. Toyota stresses that no one should occupy the passenger's seat. Toyota states that the parts are not yet available and they take no responsibility for anyone injured because of this defect. Multiple calls to the Toyota corporate office have yielded no help.
Tl- the contact owns a 2003 Toyota Tundra. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v285000 (air bags) and 05v254000 (air bags). However, the part to do the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time to provide the part to do the repair. Bd.
Tl-the contact owns a 2003 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that she had received NHTSA campaign number: 14v312000(air bags) and stated that the parts were unavailable to service the vehicle under the recall. The dealer was also uncertain when the parts would become available. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Djr.
The contact owns a 2003 Toyota Tundra. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 05v254000 (air bags); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle 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.
The contact owns a 2003 Toyota Tundra. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v312000 (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 not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
The contact owns a 2003 Toyota Tundra. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v312000 (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 not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Tl-the contact owns a 2003 Toyota Tundra. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign id number: 14v312000 (air bags) however, the parts needed were unavailable to perform the repairs. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact had not experienced a failure. Pam.
The contact owns a 2003 Toyota Tundra. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v312000 (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.
I received a Toyota recall letter on 11/24/2014 that my truck is not safe to drive and to get the passenger airbag replaced. The dealer stated on 11/24/2014 they do not have the parts and cannot fix. I called Toyota and they stated the parts will not be avaialble until January 2015 at the earliest. The recall letter states the truck is not safe to drive and I should park it. As my only vehicle how is this possible to have no car for 3 months.
No incident has yet happened. We immediately tried to get the airbag corrected after receiving written notice of the recall. We are a military family and we are moving from hawaii to virginia on November 19th. We already sold our second car in preparation for the move a few weeks ago so the truck is the only vehicle we have for our family of 5 until we ship it on November 17th. We called the local dealer twice and the national Toyota number once and have been told parts to fix this problem will not be available for at least 6 weeks. We are having the airbag disabled by the dealer on the 12th. We were told not to have anyone ride in the passenger seat (even after they disable the airbag) but since our family has 5 people and there are 5 seats in our only vehicle, we will have to put someone there at some point. We were not offered a rental car to mitigate the risk nor any other feasible solution.
The red light on our passenger side is on and has been on.