10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
6 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
9 / 0
Average Mileage:
27,500 miles

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2012 Toyota Highlander seat belts / air bags problems

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2012 Toyota Highlander Owner Comments

problem #10

Apr 232022

Highlander

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The front passenger side airbag light has been going off and on for a few months when someone is sitting in the seat now and now the sea is showing

- Austin, TX, USA

problem #9

Jul 102021

Highlander

  • miles
Major issue with Airbags July 2021. A warning appeared shortly after Passenger Sensor malfunction, that stated -€œCheck SRS Airbag System. Have your vehicle checked by dealer immediately.-€ Dealer did Diagnostic. Toyota Dealer has tried to fix airbags three times in three weeks but it fails within a day or so and warning comes back on. Toyota has issued a recall for 2012 Highlanders for seats and front airbag that describes the issue this vehicle has however Toyota Dealer said our Vin is not included. The recall is under Campaign no. 13V014000 Report Date Jan 16 2013 Component Seats.

- Greensboro , GA, USA

problem #8

May 262018

Highlander

  • miles
Takata recall - driver air bag did not inflate fully during the frontal accident on 05/26/2018. Passenger air bag did not inflate at all during the frontal accident on 05/26/2018. Side air bags did not inflate at all during the frontal accident on 05/26/2018. Vehicle was moving on highway. Vehicle was purchased new from dealer and

- Ashburn, VA, USA

problem #7

Oct 012018

Highlander

  • 7,400 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The air bag warning light came on while driving on a city toad. The display also notified me and read, please take this to a Toyota dealer for service. The horn on the car also stopped working. This is a major issue no horn and a defective air bag. Are they connected?

- Odenton, MD, USA

problem #6

Feb 152017

Highlander

  • 48,000 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Toyota Highlander. While stationary, the vehicle accelerated rapidly without warning. The contact stated that the vehicle crashed into a cabinet in front of her house. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries. The manufacturer was not made aware of the crash. The failure mileage was 48,000.

- San Jose, CA, USA

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problem #5

Nov 232016

Highlander

  • 99,000 miles
The contact owned a 2012 Toyota Highlander. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 70 mph, control of the vehicle was lost due to the road being wet. The vehcile began to spin hitting another vehicle causing the vehicle to land off the road into a ditch. The vehicle received damage to the front-end and the air bags failed to deploy. The vehicle was towed and totaled. A police report was filed. The contact stated the driver received neck injuries and both passengers that were seated in the rear received injuries to the head and right side of the abdomin. No medical attention was needed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 99,000.

- Ypsilanti, MI, USA

problem #4

Dec 262015

Highlander

  • 49,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Re: occupant classification system, SRS, zero point calibration safety issue. Owners will be reluctant to spend $130+ at the dealer for calibration. Local repair shops is not equipped to do the calibration. Must be a dealer. I spent the money. I know of others who have not. This vehicle has 49000 miles on it. The passenger seat is infrequently used. The warning lights and display went off just after someone sat in the passenger seat. Something is not right with this seat sensor system. Lots of people complaining online about the need to re-calibrate.

- Fairview Heights, IL, USA

problem #3

Dec 182014

Highlander

  • 14,000 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Toyota Highlander. The contact stated that while attempting to park, the vehicle suddenly accelerated and crashed into a wall. The air bags failed to deploy. The driver did not sustain any injuries and a police report was not filed. The dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 14,000.

- Clinton , MA, USA

problem #2

Dec 022014

Highlander

  • 54,000 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Toyota Highlander. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, another vehicle crashed into the contact's vehicle and the air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained a head injury that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 54,000.

- Webster, NY, USA

problem #1

Apr 082012

Highlander 6-cyl

  • 3,600 miles
Drivers airbag failed to deploy in accident. Front end crushed, probably $20,000 damage to front end although tow truck driver said it was totaled. Wife was driving and could have been injured if seat belt had failed also.

- Humble, TX, USA

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