2022 Toyota 4Runner: Air Bags complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 6 owner complaints for the 2022 Toyota 4Runner that list the air bags component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11627454 (filed 11/26/2024): “Neither the curtain airbags or steering wheel air bags deployed after a very bad car accident. super upset because this is the reason parents spend so much money to keep their kid safe. she banged her head on steering wheel and on window which should have been prevent by air bags on 2022 4runner bou…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11603756 (filed 07/22/2024): “The contact owns a 2022 toyota 4runner. the contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact's vehicle was involved in a head-on collision. the contact stated that the air bags did not deploy. additionally, the contact stated that several unknown warning lights illuminated. the c…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11592851 (filed 06/06/2024): “The contact owns a 2022 toyota 4 runner. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact was in a single-car head-on collision. the contact stated during the collision there was an odor of the air bag deployment, however, the air bags did not deploy. the contact was transp…”
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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