| Issue ID | 922059 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10459844 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | SIENNA |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 26/03/12 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The air bag light warning of my 2006 sienna (only 45,000 miles) started blinking and didn't stop. According to dealer who run a diagnostic (open circuit b0111 open squib) the circuit wiring harness needed to be replaced. Total cost over $2,000. I used my insurance and had it fixed. The car stayed in the dealer for a whole month since according to them the part was being ordered directly from toyota and it was coming from japan. The problem recurred the very next day after i took the car from the dealer after fixed. Took it back to the dealer and was informed that according to toyota service bulletin a kit needs to be installed at the harness located under the front passenger seat and that the front passenger air bag needs to be replaced. The total cost will be another $1,000. I was advised to contact toyota customer service to learn what toyota could do since this is a safety issue caused by a faulty electrical component from manufacturing. I don't believe my insurance will cover for this extra cost. Checking online i noticed that hundreds of other 2006 siennas are having the same issue. I believe toyota should issue a recall on this particular model and fix it. I was a happy and satisfied toyota customer until now and depending on the outcome of my call to toyota i might not consider toyota in my next car purchase, unfortunately. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 45701 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | LOMA LINDA, CA |
| VIN pattern | 5TDZA23C96SXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
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