2015 Toyota 4Runner: Air Bags complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 17 owner complaints for the 2015 Toyota 4Runner that list the air bags component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11582973 (filed 04/15/2024): “I was just in my second front end collision and for the second time, my front airbags did not deploy. the first instance, i hit a deer head on going 75 mph on the interstate. last week, i t-bone f150 at 35mph - hard enough to make that truck spin around - and had injuries to my head, knee, and hand,…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11515049 (filed 04/02/2023): “My 4 runner was hit on the passenger side while crossing a intersection. the truck that hit my 4 runner was going at least 40 miles per hr and was a heavy duty pickup truck. on impact the airbags did not deploy but the 4 runner went haywire.…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11384748 (filed 12/23/2020): “The dealership is not responsive to our request to have the car repaired.…”
Likely causes
These complaints do not establish a single root cause; read the examples above and get a diagnosis.
Fix, in plain English
No single fix is established by these reports. Check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls, ask a dealer about technical service bulletins (TSBs) or extended warranty coverage, then have the system diagnosed.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Airbag and seat-belt restraint systems are safety-critical and need a scan tool and manufacturer procedures; do not DIY. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range for this issue. Get a written quote after diagnosis.
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