2002 Toyota Tundra Air Bags Problems
- 16
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 16 stored complaint records:
- 4 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- takata recall · 7 records
- included recall · 4 records
- warning light · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 150–400k mi | 3 |
| 60–100k mi | 3 |
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags
Air bags didn't deploy in a serious head on collision
Crash reported
ODI 11209030
Air Bags
Recently had to replace and pay for replacing srs sensor assembly dtc b0133 short in in p?r squib and b1100 air bag sensor. Old unit serial # 12625229if. I was told that my truck was not on the recall list so toyota would not pay to replace it. Since it is the same issue for the recall, why is my vehicle excluded if it is the same safety concern? I cud have been a victim of this defect. The new unit serial # is…
ODI 11153968
Air Bags
Takata recall. Air bag light on dash came on after last years repair . Took vehicle back to dealer. A 126918 code b0103 1.0 code is in history. Symptom not malfunctioning at this time. Dealer gave estimate on air bag sensor assembly (ecu replacement).
ODI 11081993
Air Bags · Seat Belts
Takata recall toyota does not recognize that our 2002 toyota tundra has a factory faulty airbag/ seatbelt system, and say that there is no recall for our vehicle, and that we have to pay to fix it. The seat belt is always loose, there is a permanent lit light related to the airbag.
ODI 11034099
Air Bags
Takata recall although currently toyota claims my truck is not included in the recall i have the same air bag warning light that those who are part of the recall have. I searched my make model and year on line and founds hundreds of others who are having airbag issues but we're excluded from the recall.
ODI 11073998
Air Bags
Takata recall although a test of my vin number in the nhtsa database came up negative on the takata recall, there have been credible reports, by the new york times ,usa today, and automobile enthusiast websites, that 2002 tundras do have defective takata airbags. Some reports are specific in saying the bags are in tundras sold in the gulf states, which is the distributor for my dealer in jackson, miss. Can you…
ODI 10885336
Air Bags
Takata recall my tundra is a 2002 so not currently included in the recall. The airbag warning light came on over a year ago and the mechanic says it is non-functioning, i hear this is a common 2002 problem. They should also be included in the recall.
ODI 11005130
Air Bags
Air bag warning light illuminated, indicating air bag malfunction.
ODI 10991292
Air Bags
Our 2002 tundra airbags have stopped working and a warning light has appeared, per mechanic they will not inflate if there is an accident. When i enter the vin it states that my truck is not included in the recall.
ODI 10822874
Air Bags
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2002 toyota tundra. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v285000 (air bags); however, 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 issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
ODI 10795143
Air Bags
The airbag light is flashing and i am concerned that there is a problem related to the airbag recall that does not include the 2002 model year toyota tundra.
ODI 10851365
Air Bags
Air bag light is on and took it to mechanic who said there is a problem with the passenger bag and it is deactivated. This seems to be a problem that many others are also having from the complaints i have read.
ODI 11288724
Air Bags
While driving on the interstate i made a sudden lane change to avoid an officer i believe was returning to the highway and a car suddenly came to a stop in front of me. I attempted to go around the car but it moved in my path again and we hit at full speed. I hit my nose on the steering wheel and totaled the other car. I am bothered by the fact that my airbag did not deploy. These are original airbags. I drive in…
Crash reported
ODI 10504380
Air Bags
Tl*the contact owned a 2002 toyota tundra. The driver lost consciousness while driving approximately 35 mph, and crashed into a telephone pole. The vehicle was destroyed. The contact stated that the air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was serviced a week before the crash occurred and the contact was advised that the vehicle was functioning properly. A police report was filed. The driver was injured. The vin was not…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10316694
Air Bags
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 toyota tundra. The contact stated that on two occasions after having the vehicle detailed the passenger side air bag light came on when the vehicle was started. The dealer could not find a hard computer code to turn off the light. The dealer later diagnosed the failure and stated that the air bag switch was faulty and needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the manufacturer should…
ODI 10280852
Air Bags · Anchorage
Vehicle has driver & passenger air bags - in front end collision at 45 mph neither air bag deployed, driver side seat belt did not lock so driver hit steering column with full impact - there was no passenger in the vehicle at the time of the accident. Nlm
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 767700