How many airbag complaints does the 2010 Toyota Tacoma have?

NHTSA lists 16 airbag complaints for the 2010 Tacoma, which is 6% of the 286 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there an airbag recall for the 2010 Toyota Tacoma?

Yes. Recall campaign 14V168000, reported April 9, 2014, covers 2009-2010 Tacomas among other Toyota models for a steering-related airbag issue. It is not a do-not-drive or park-outside recall.

Did the 2010 Tacoma airbag problems cause injuries or crashes?

NHTSA data shows 4 crashes and 5 injuries linked to airbag complaints for the 2010 Tacoma.

At what mileage do airbag problems typically appear on the 2010 Tacoma?

The median mileage at failure for airbag complaints on the 2010 Tacoma is 116,500 miles.

Were all 2010 Tacomas with spiral cable issues covered by the recall?

No. Some owners reported their VIN had the same spiral cable failure described in campaign 14V168000 but was not included in that recall.

2010 Toyota Tacoma Airbags Problems

NHTSA lists 16 airbag complaints for the 2010 Toyota Tacoma, 6% of the year's 286 total complaints, including 4 crashes and 5 injuries. A related recall (14V168000) covers the steering spiral cable tied to airbag deployment issues on 2009-2010 Tacomas.

Airbags complaints: 16; 6% of 286
Crashes reported: 4
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 5
Median mileage: 116,500 mi
Related recalls: 1

Typical airbag symptoms owners report

Frontal airbags fail to deploy in a crash even though side airbags deploy normally.
Airbag warning light illuminates and disables the airbag system, later traced by dealers to a failed steering column spiral cable.
Some owners report the spiral cable issue matches the known recall pattern but their specific VIN was excluded from the 2014 recall.
Airbag light comes on with no apparent trigger, and inspection finds rust or corrosion on the cable and connections.
Owners notified of recall campaign 14V168000 report long waits because replacement parts were on nationwide back order.
Passenger airbag sensor light stays illuminated along with a rattling noise near the glove compartment area.

When 2010 Toyota Tacoma airbag complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 2, 2011, latest Feb 19, 2026.

16 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2011 to Feb 2026; peak Nov 2014 (2).

Airbags recalls for the 2010 Toyota Tacoma

NHTSA 14V168000Apr 9, 2014Airbags1,486,413 vehicles
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006-2008 RAV4, 2006-2010 Yaris, 2008-2010 Highlander, and 2009-2010 Tacoma, Corolla, Corolla Matrix and General Motors Pontiac Vibe vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the steering column assembly contains electrical connections to the driver's airbag module housed in a spiral cable assembly, which includes a Flexible Flat Cable (FFC). Due to the shape and location of the FFC's retainer, the FFC could become damaged when the steering wheel is turned.
Risk: If the FFC is damaged, connectivity to the driver's air bag module could be lost and the air bag deactivated. The failure of the driver's air bag to deploy in the event of a crash that typically necessitates deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver.
Remedy: Toyota will notify the Toyota vehicle owners, and General Motors will notify the Pontiac Vibe owners. Toyota sent owners an interim notification letter in May 2014 to advise owners of the recall. Toyota will mail owners a second letter when remedy parts are available. General Motors sent Pontiac Vibe owners an Interim letter on June 20, 2014 notifying them that parts are currently unavailable. General Motors sent notices to the Pontiac Vibe owners on September 15, 2014, that a remedy is available. The recall began on October 27, 2014. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331. Owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-762-2737.

Airbags complaints by Tacoma model year

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

201016 (6%)
201117 (9%)
20129 (3%)
201310 (8%)
20148 (9%)
201511 (11%)
20165 (2%)
201713 (5%)
20183 (1%)
20194 (2%)
20204 (5%)
20217 (9%)
20228 (14%)
20238 (15%)
20242 (1%)
20251 (1%)

Frequently asked questions

How many airbag complaints does the 2010 Toyota Tacoma have?: NHTSA lists 16 airbag complaints for the 2010 Tacoma, which is 6% of the 286 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there an airbag recall for the 2010 Toyota Tacoma?: Yes. Recall campaign 14V168000, reported April 9, 2014, covers 2009-2010 Tacomas among other Toyota models for a steering-related airbag issue. It is not a do-not-drive or park-outside recall.
Did the 2010 Tacoma airbag problems cause injuries or crashes?: NHTSA data shows 4 crashes and 5 injuries linked to airbag complaints for the 2010 Tacoma.
At what mileage do airbag problems typically appear on the 2010 Tacoma?: The median mileage at failure for airbag complaints on the 2010 Tacoma is 116,500 miles.
Were all 2010 Tacomas with spiral cable issues covered by the recall?: No. Some owners reported their VIN had the same spiral cable failure described in campaign 14V168000 but was not included in that recall.