Front Driver Side Air Bag Inflator problems of the 2003 Toyota Tundra

Ten problems related to front driver side air bag inflator 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.

1 Front Driver Side Air Bag Inflator problem

Failure Date: 10/02/2018

Takara inflators and driving down a very busy street and had a driver flashing his lights at me. I pulled over to find out that my spare tire underneath my truck had fallen off and bounced into a building. I go back to get it and notice that it had rusted and fell off. I've been having ball joint issues and now my rack and pinion has started to leak because of rust. I've learned about a recall on my frame has been issued. I called Toyota and they said my truck had been looked at and no problem was found. I've got the spare tire and the rusted bracket. I'm really scared to even drive it,and air bag they want to replace it but to scared to drive it.

2 Front Driver Side Air Bag Inflator problem

Failure Date: 12/26/2017

Takata recall. I received a paper in the mail stating to file a ppic proof of claim because I had been identified as a current registered owner of a vehicle with a takata -manufactured airbag inflators containing psan. Despite not having suffered any injury, loss, or death it was recommended that I file this claim.

3 Front Driver Side Air Bag Inflator problem

Failure Date: 02/02/2017

Takata recall on proposed airbag inflator. Airbag light is on.

4 Front Driver Side Air Bag Inflator problem

Failure Date: 09/01/2015

Have gone to my local Toyota store informed them I received a letter for recall on air bag inflators. I was told they when they have the-part they will fix it's been probably 3 to 4 months since I've heard anything and I have gone to two different Toyotas. When will this be resolved.

5 Front Driver Side Air Bag Inflator problem

Failure Date: 08/18/2014

I received a safety recall notice from Toyota, for my vehicle, due to a problem with the front passenger airbag inflator module. I called my local dealership to schedule an appointment for repair and was told they were not authorized by Toyota to make the repair at this time. I called the Toyota customer experience center at 1-888-270-9371 to ask about the recall. I was told the remedy notice was sent to me by mistake and that only certain states were included, for a no charge remedy, due to limited parts available. My complaint is that all states are not currently repairing this safety issue. The recall notice says "there is a risk of serious injury.

6 Front Driver Side Air Bag Inflator problem

Failure Date: 05/12/2014

We have received two safety notices about the recall of our vehicle for front passenger airbag inflator module. The safety notices are not dated, however it has been at least 4 months since receiving. When taking the vehicle to the authorized dealer, we were told they do nothave the parts to repair per recall notice. We were told at that time, we would have to wait for a third notice. What a waste of money to continue to send out recall notices and not be able to complete the work required, let alone the safety factor. The problem has been identified, owners notified and 6 months later, here we sit.

7 Front Driver Side Air Bag Inflator problem

Failure Date: 04/01/2014

Takata recall - I got the recall and went to my dealer to have them check it, 4-01-14, (59,317miles) got another recall to replace the inflator air bag part (3-13-15). The air bag check light came on after I left the dealer (3-31-2015). I came back and showed them the check light on for the air bag. The serviceman couldn't find the problem. I waited about an hour and half for them to fix the check light problem. This recall started while my truck was still warranty. The dealer said I'm out of warranty back in 3-31-15 when I showed them the check light and I told them it happened when the serviceman replaced the takata inflator. I'm not going to pay for any of this, they probably just left a wire off. I've been driving my truck since then and I'm afraid the air bag will explode anytime or when I hit a bump. I need a good dealer to fix it and pay for a rental car if I need it. I contacted Toyota customer and they said, " . . . . Oh, your were out of warranty when they installed it. . ". Are these people stupid or what?????.

8 Front Driver Side Air Bag Inflator problem

Failure Date: 04/01/2014

Takata inflators - I haven't heard back from you. . . . . . Complaint # 10948526 serviceman was working on the air bag on my truck and service light was on when I left the dealership. This isn't a warranty problem, the serviceman made a mistake and caused the air bad bag light come on.

9 Front Driver Side Air Bag Inflator problem

Failure Date: 11/04/2013

Received safety recall notice approximately sometime November 2013, while living in roseburg, or, regarding "front passenger airbag inflator module" defect in my 2003 Toyota Tundra . I have made several calls to dealerships on a regular basis to inquire when I would be able to get this recall completed. I received this notice well before the thousands of other vehicles were recalled for air bag issues. I was told I must wait for a second notice before repairs could take place. I need to know what my rights are or what I can do to get my vehicle fixed. I am concerned for my safety and the safety of others. Thank you, christine shull 541-497-0705 10250 e mountain view rd. #284 | scottsdale, 85258.

10 Front Driver Side Air Bag Inflator problem

Failure Date: 07/11/2013

Took my truck to dealer on 7/11/2013 for air bag light on. Dealer said light related to preliminary recall. Dealer kept my truck for over 30 days until Toyota decided what to do. Finally I picked up my truck on 8/12/2013 air bag light was off. Dealer indicated the airbag is ok notes from dealer: dif- safety recall dof (dif) pre liminary notice 2003-2004 model year Tundra vehicles front passe nger air bag inflator module ins pection. Dtc b1100 air bag senso r assembly b0108 short in squib circuit. Dsm oked rental car. ~|~dof applies rental profided w hen truck was in the shop. ~|~auth # d899b040 does not need any futer attention light reset reset system the air bag light back on 9/9/2013 so I took truck back to dealer. Dealer advised the light is not related to recall and is not under warranty. They could not say what was wrong and wanted me to pay for additional diagnosis. They could not say how long it would take or what could be wrong but were insistent that is was not related to safety recall. Now I am without an airbag and they won't fix it. This does not make sense!!! how could it not be related to the recall?.


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