2020 Toyota 4Runner: Air Bags complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 5 owner complaints for the 2020 Toyota 4Runner that list the air bags component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11440934 (filed 11/18/2021): “The contact owned a 2020 toyota 4runner. the contact stated that while the driver who was her father crashed into another vehicle, the air bags failed to deploy. in addition, the contact stated that the braking alert for getting too close to a vehicle failed to illuminate. a police report was file…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11396684 (filed 02/17/2021): “Tl* the contact owns a 2020 toyota 4runner. the contact stated while driving at 40 mph, when she slid off the road and crashed into a tree. the contact stated no warning light was illuminated. the contact stated the front driver air bag did not deploy. the contact was able to drive to her residence.…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11378306 (filed 12/07/2020): “I was in a traffic accident and my air bag did not deploy…”
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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Sources
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