Air Bag Not Deploy problems of the 2008 Toyota Yaris

25 problems related to air bag not deploy have been reported for the 2008 Toyota Yaris. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2008 Toyota Yaris based on all problems reported for the 2008 Yaris.

1 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 07/17/2019

Tl- the contact owns a 2008 Toyota Yaris. The contact stated that while driving at 35 mph, the vehicle was in an head on collision. The air bag failed to deploy. The contact sustained chest injuries that required medical attention. The other driver did not sustained injuries. The contact stated that she was in the trauma unit for two days. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent tow lot. The contact called autonation Toyota leesburg dealer; (located at 1 cardinal park dr se, leesburg, va 20175, (571) 357-3965) the contact was informed to contact the corporate office of Toyota. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided a case number: 1907232238. The approximate mileage was 235,000. Aw.

2 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 02/19/2017

Takata recall. The contact owned a 2008 Toyota Yaris. While driving 45 mph, another vehicle crashed into the contact's vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained hip and shoulder injuries, which required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 16v340000 (air bags), but 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 failure. The failure mileage was 138,000.

3 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 03/06/2016

I haf a car accident due to break malfunction and airbag didnt deploy Toyota is discriminating.

4 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 05/10/2015

The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Yaris. While driving approximately 20 mph, the contact crashed into the rear of another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 14v168000 (air bags). The contact sustained injuries to the shoulder that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a body shop, but was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 127,000.

5 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 03/02/2015

I was driving southbound on 127 in glencoe kentucky and a deer ran out in front of me almost totaling my whole driver side of my car my air bag never deployed it was a hard hit I could have been hurt if I wasn't wearing my seat belt just getting whiplash. My headlight fender my front number my grille both of my doors and my mirror have to be replaced if possible I want to talk to someone I seen on here that my car has 2 open recalls in my car and I want them fixed as soon as my car gets done being fixed from the shop. I am very unhappy with this car I'm lucky my 2 year old wasn't hurt.

6 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 09/26/2014

My fiance was in a nasty traffic accident. She was rear ended while stopped at a traffic light in her 2008 Toyota Yaris by a vehicle traveling at around 40-50mph. On impact she stated the seatbelt on the driver's side locked, then unlocked giving more slack as she projected forward, then gained momentum back into the drivers seat (now seated) when the belt locked again with remaining movement . The airbags did not deploy anywhere in the vehicle and the entire trunk was almost pushed into the back seat. Furthermore, her mother was in the passenger seat and recalled something similar occurring in the passenger seat as well. Needless to say, the vehicle was declared totalled by the insurance company.

7 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 09/17/2014

The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Yaris. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph going around a curve, the vehicle lost power steering. The steering wheel seized and excessive force on the steering wheel was required. As a result, the contact went into oncoming traffic, the vehicle flipped and crashed into a ditch. The air bags failed to deploy. The driver sustained neck and back injuries. A police report was filed of the incident. The vehicle was destroyed. The contact received a notification for recall NHTSA campaign number 14v168000 (air bags). The VIN was not available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 93,000.

8 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 05/02/2014

The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Yaris. The contact stated that while driving approximate 45 mph, the contact crashed into another vehicle and the air bags failed to deploy. There were no injuries reported. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.

9 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 04/04/2014

I was involved in an accident on April 4, 2014 at approx 2130. My Toyota Yaris hit a pole at about 35-40 mph. And the airbags did not deploy. This was a straight on hit.

10 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 04/01/2014

Tl-the contact owns a 2008 Toyota Yaris. The contact stated that while driving 50 mph, a deer jumped in front of the vehicle. The air bag failed deployed. The contact did not sustained any injury. A police report was not failed. The vehicle was repaired. The contact received a notification of NHTSA campaign number:14v168000(air bags) contact believed the crash was related to the recall. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000. Lb.

11 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 01/07/2014

Tl- the contact owns a 2008 Toyota Yaris. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph the power steering and brakes suddenly malfunctioned causing the contact to loose control of the vehicle and crash over and embankment. The contact indicated that during the crash the air bags did not deploy. The contact suffered a left knee and back injury during the incident. A police report was taken at the scene. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 67,000. Jft.

12 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 12/13/2013

The contact owned a 2008 Toyota Yaris. The contact stated that while driving 45 mph, the contact became involved in a crash in which the air bags failed to deploy. The vehicle was destroyed in the crash and a police report was filed of the incident. There were no injuries reported. The manufacture was not made aware of the air bag failure. The failure mileage was 30,000.

13 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 12/26/2012

The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Yaris. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 mph, he lost control of the vehicle and it slid into oncoming traffic due to inclement weather conditions. The contact stated another vehicle crashed into the front end of his vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard. The contact sustained injuries to his back, neck, left elbow, and left knee. The contact also sustained an injury to his lip and chin when he struck the steering wheel. The police reported to the scene and a report was filed. The contact was transported to the hospital by ambulance. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was destroyed. The approximate failure mileage was 61,706.

14 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 08/06/2011

While my daughters were travelling north on the freeway an oncoming vehicle driven by an elderly lady entered the freeway going in the wrong direction. It was night time and it was raining. The cars in front of them started responding in various ways trying to avoid this vehicle. There were a number of crashes. Our vehicle hit the side rail and the vehicle in front of us . The car hit had quite a lot of damage and our vehicle was totaled . It was deemed a no fault accident on our part due to the nature of the incident. Our Yaris was totaled. Completely smashed in front and sides, driver door would not even open yet no air bags deployed. None. The police officer, tow truck driver, other individuals also involved in the incident , as well as my daughters all witnesses to the state of the vehicle, were shocked with this. The vehicle was even difficult to tow. My husband and I were equally distraught at learning these air bags did not deploy in this accident as a friend of our daughter's was recently killed in a similar incident here in virginia when a drunk driver going the wrong way on a road ran in to her. We want to record this with all the appropriate authorities for further investigation. My children were able to walk away but other families may not be so lucky. Please investigate this thoroughly as it may save future lives. We can send photos or anything you might require for this investigation. Again the car was totaled and no air bags deployed, simply shocking and distressing as this is a basic safety feature nowadays.

15 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 03/01/2011

The air bags did not deploy in a roll over and front end damage .

16 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 02/14/2011

I was recently involved in a motor vehicle accident. I was driving down a main road at approximately 37 mph. There was another vehicle (SUV) which was stopped at a stop sign. The vehicle pulled out in front of my vehicle and the front end of my vehicle collided with the side of the other vehicle. The front of my 2008 Toyota Yaris had a lot of damage including the bumper and hood being pushed completely out of place. It did cause bodily injuries to me including an injured back and neck. Additionally, I believe I have re-torn ligaments in which I previously had surgically repaired. My major concern is that my airbag did not deploy.

17 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 12/27/2010

The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Yaris. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 mph, the contact was crashed into by another vehicle which caused the contact to lose control and crash into a guard rail. The contact mentioned that the air bags failed to deploy. The driver sustained multiple contusions and a police report was filed. The vehicle was repaired. The contact was later made aware of recall NHTSA campaign id number 14v168000 (air bags). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 15,000. !. . . . Updated 07/31/14.

18 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 10/07/2010

On 12/19/2009 I was in a car accident on the northern state parkway I hit the guard rail cement divider at 40 miles an hour. My air bags did not deploy. My abs brakes failed to stop the car in a snow storm. My seat belt did not work correctly. Again with the same car on 10/7/2010 a woman stopped short and completely stopped in front of me. I slammed directly head on into her while at 30 miles an hour. Again my air bags did not deploy and my seatbelt failed to retract. Again attempting to brake I went into the SUV.

19 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 03/25/2010

The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Yaris. The contact stated while driving at speeds of 25 mph, another vehicle entered into his path and the contact crashed into the vehicle. The contact did not report any injuries. The air bags did not deploy. The police arrived and a police report was filed accordingly. The vehicle was towed to a local repair shop. The dealer was contacted and advised the contact to call the manufacturer. The manufacturer had not yet been contacted when the complaint was filed. The approximate failure and current mileages were 56,200.

20 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 12/21/2009

The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Yaris. The contact stated while driving at speeds of 28 mph, the contact moved to avoid another vehicle. The contacts vehicle then abnormally accelerated to speeds of 60 mph and he was unable to stop the vehicle by depressing the brakes. The vehicle proceeded to crash into a boulder and the air bags did not deploy upon impact. The contact was not injured and the vehicle was towed to a local repair shop. The manufacturer advised an investigator would further inspect the vehicle for a determination of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileages were 55,000.

21 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 01/22/2009

My mother was driving on the on-ramp of I-57 in illinois. Her 2008 Yaris, hit a patch of ice and her car crashed into the guard rail. She was take by ambulance to the nearest hospital, where she was admitted for 2 days and released to me. During the accident, the air bags did not deploy and the seat belt disengaged causing deep visible purple bursts to her chest through her insulated down jacket. The imprint of the square seat belt buckle is still visible on her chest. She is a senior citizen, and is still in very serious pain. No one else should have to suffer the pain and suffering that my mother is going through now. The car is now in the body shop incurring many thousands of dollars worth of damage.

22 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 01/16/2009

Vehicle spun around many times out of control on an expressway hitting the guard rail several times striking the front and sides of my vehicle at a speed of 50 mph, during this time, all air bags failed to deploy resulting in injury to driver, which was the lone occupant.

23 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 09/01/2008

During the night of 9/1/2008 I was operating a 2008 Toyota Yaris when I lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a garage point of impact: 15 total lose. I was injured and have had neck surgery and have chronic pain because of the crash after my surgery. I viewed the pictures of the vehicle I noticed that the air bags didn't deploy on impact and one of the pictures of the inside of the vehicle (the left window guard has a foam type substance connected to it) months later I contacted the insurance company and asked them where the car was after about 6 contacts and 2 months later I received a answer the vehicle was auctioned and shipped too india. I have the contact information but the attorneys I contacted won't touch the case because of the cost and this was the second crash in 6 months and the collision center was told of the air bags not deploying the first time. I have pictures of the vehicle if that will help. I noticed other failures concerning the same type of vehicle, same year I hope that odi will make Toyota fix this problem before someone dies in a crash.

24 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 07/12/2008

Vehicle in front of me stopped. I applied brakes and the car did not stop as usual, it just slid. I attempted to avoid the vehicle and rolled over. The airbags did not deploy and I was slammed into the steering wheel and against the door. Causing chest pain and shoulder pain.

25 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 02/09/2008

The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Yaris. While driving approximately 55 mph, the vehicle in front of the contact stopped abruptly. The contact rear ended the vehicle and the air bags failed to deploy. The vehicle sustained damage. The driver sustained injuries. The dealer was notified and a police report was filed. The current and failure mileages were 1,569. Updated 3/11/08 updated 03/11/08.


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