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2012 Toyota HIGHLANDER Air Bags Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1256298
Internal NHTSA #	10822127
Manufacurer	Toyota Motor Corporation
Brand	TOYOTA
Model	HIGHLANDER
Model Year	2012
File date	26/12/15
Component	AIR BAGS
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	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.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	49000
Number of Occurences
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS, IL
VIN pattern	5TDZA3EH0CSXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?	N
Was part original equipment?
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Date of purchase	07/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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2012 Toyota HIGHLANDER Air Bags Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2012 Toyota HIGHLANDER Air Bags Problems, Complaints and Defects

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