How many airbag complaints does NHTSA have for the 2012 Toyota Sienna?

NHTSA lists 84 airbag complaints for the 2012 Sienna, which is 34% of the 247 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there an airbag recall for the 2012 Toyota Sienna?

Yes. NHTSA shows three related recalls, including campaign 17V006000 covering Takata airbag inflators, plus 19V741000 and 19V005000.

Did the 2012 Sienna airbag problems cause injuries or crashes?

NHTSA data tied to this complaint area shows 4 crashes and 6 injuries, with a median mileage at failure of 58,200 miles.

What do owners say went wrong with the airbags?

Owners most often report that frontal airbags failed to deploy in crashes, and separately, that Takata recall replacement parts were delayed for months.

How does the 2012 Sienna compare to other years for airbag complaints?

The 2012 model year's 84 complaints and 34% share match the 2011 Sienna's 34% share, both higher than most other Sienna model years in this dataset.

2012 Toyota Sienna Airbags Problems

NHTSA lists 84 airbag complaints for the 2012 Toyota Sienna, 34% of all 247 complaints that year, tied to 4 crashes and 6 injuries at a median 58,200 miles. Three related recalls, including a Takata inflator campaign, cover this vehicle.

Airbags complaints: 84; 34% of 247
Crashes reported: 4
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 6
Median mileage: 58,200 mi
Related recalls: 3

Typical airbag symptoms owners report

Owners report frontal airbags failing to deploy in moderate-speed crashes, including a 45 mph front-end impact that resulted in facial injuries.
Some owners describe airbags not deploying during rollover or rear-end collisions, even at highway speeds around 55 mph.
Several complaints involve delays getting the Takata airbag inflator recall (campaign 17V006000) completed because replacement parts were unavailable for extended periods.
Owners were advised by dealers not to let passengers sit in the front seat while waiting for the Takata recall repair.
One driver reported the airbags did not deploy after being rear-ended while stopped, resulting in injury.

When 2012 Toyota Sienna airbag complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 19, 2013, latest Dec 30, 2022.

84 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2013 to Dec 2022; peak Apr 2017 (12).

Airbags recalls for the 2012 Toyota Sienna

NHTSA 19V741000Oct 17, 2019Airbags928,220 vehicles
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2010-2016 4Runner, 2003-2006 Tundra, 2003-2013 Corolla, 2009-2010 Corolla Matrix, 2004-2005 RAV4, 2002-2007 Sequoia, 2011-2013 Sienna, 2008-2012 Scion xB, 2008-2009 Lexus IS-F, 2007-2012 Yaris and Lexus ES350, 2010-2017 Lexus GX460, 2002-2010 Lexus SC430, 2006-2012 Lexus IS250 and IS350 and 2010-2015 Lexus IS250C and IS350C vehicles. These vehicles had their driver or passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front driver inflator, front passenger airbag inflator, the airbag assembly, or the front passenger airbag sub-assembly and inflator. The recall began November 20, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are J0A, J0B, and J0C. Lexus' numbers for this recall are JLI, JLJ, and JLK.
NHTSA 19V005000Jan 9, 2019Airbags1,299,448 vehicles
Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Toyota 4Runner, 2014-2015 Scion xB, Lexus IS350C, IS250C, 2014 Toyota Sienna, Lexus IS-F, and 2014-2017 Lexus GX460 vehicles sold, or ever registered in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Toyota is also recalling certain 2011-2013 Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Lexus IS250, IS350, 2011-2016 4Runner, 2011-2015 Scion xB, Lexus IS350C, IS250C, 2011-2014 Toyota Sienna, Lexus IS-F, 2011-2017 Lexus GX460, and 2011-2012 Lexus ES350 vehicles ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." Toyota is also recalling certain 2010-2013 Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Lexus IS350, 2010-2016 4Runner, 2010-2013 Lexus IS250, 2010-2015 Scion xB, Lexus IS350C, IS250C, 2010-2017 Lexus GX460, 2010-2014 Lexus IS-F, and 2010-2012 Lexus ES350 vehicles ever registered in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, used as original equipment or replacement equipment (such as after a vehicle crash necessitating replacement of the original air bags), that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, or replace the air bag assembly. The recall began February 15, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are "Zone A" Toyota: G0P, Lexus: GLG; "Zone B" Toyota: G0R, Lexus GLH; "Zone C" Toyota: H0A, and Lexus: HLA.
NHTSA 17V006000Jan 9, 2017Airbags577,875 vehicles
Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2012 Toyota 4Runner, Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Sienna, Yaris, Scion xB, Lexus ES350, GX460, IS-F, IS250, IS350, IS250C, IS350C, and Lexus LFA vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Toyota is recalling certain 2009 Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Yaris, Yaris HB, Scion xB, Pontiac Vibe, Lexus, ES350, IS250, IS350, and IS-F vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, Toyota is recalling certain 2006-2008 Lexus IS250 and IS350, 2007-2008 Lexus ES350, Toyota Yaris, Yaris HB, and 2008 Lexus IS-F and Scion xB vehicles originally sold, or ever registered in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Risk: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Toyota will notify the Toyota, Scion and Lexus owners. General Motors will contact the Pontiac owners. Depending on the model, dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator or the air bag assembly, free of charge. The recall began on February 1, 2017. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331, or Pontiac customer service at 1-800-762-2737. Toyota's numbers for final remedy for this campaign are G0P (Toyota Zone A), G0R (Toyota Zone B), H0A (Toyota Zone C), GLG (Lexus Zone A), GLH (Lexus Zone B) and HLA (Lexus Zone C).

Airbags complaints by Sienna model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20108 (5%)
2011211 (34%)
201284 (34%)
201322 (12%)
201413 (8%)
20159 (4%)
20165 (7%)
20175 (3%)
20185 (7%)
20193 (7%)
20201 (3%)

Frequently asked questions

How many airbag complaints does NHTSA have for the 2012 Toyota Sienna?: NHTSA lists 84 airbag complaints for the 2012 Sienna, which is 34% of the 247 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there an airbag recall for the 2012 Toyota Sienna?: Yes. NHTSA shows three related recalls, including campaign 17V006000 covering Takata airbag inflators, plus 19V741000 and 19V005000.
Did the 2012 Sienna airbag problems cause injuries or crashes?: NHTSA data tied to this complaint area shows 4 crashes and 6 injuries, with a median mileage at failure of 58,200 miles.
What do owners say went wrong with the airbags?: Owners most often report that frontal airbags failed to deploy in crashes, and separately, that Takata recall replacement parts were delayed for months.
How does the 2012 Sienna compare to other years for airbag complaints?: The 2012 model year's 84 complaints and 34% share match the 2011 Sienna's 34% share, both higher than most other Sienna model years in this dataset.