| Issue ID | 776586 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10319381 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | SIENNA |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 04/03/10 |
| Component | AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2006 sienna airbag light flashing. Tech identified defective passenger seat airbag assembly although auto was never in an accident. No reason for failure given other than "you never know about electronic systems." the only way to reset the light is to replace airbag assembly at a cost of $940+ with diagnostic charge and with that you only get a 1 year warranty on equipment that originally lasted slightly over 4 years. As a consumer you would never think that you would have to replace an airbag unless there was an accident or possibly if you owned the auto for maybe 10+ years. In addition, the whole airbag system is inoperable although it has only been determined that the passenger side airbag is defective. Consequently, there is no option other than to replace the defective assembly. It is hard to comprehend why equipment with minimal wear and tear would break but from other reports this seems to be a not so uncommon occurrence for toyota siennas. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 74496 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | WAIPAHU, HI |
| VIN pattern | 5TDZA23CX6SXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| 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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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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