2009 Toyota Camry Air Bags Problems
- 48
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 48 stored complaint records:
- 28 indicate a crash
- 15 indicate injury
- 2 indicate fire
What owners report
- steering wheel · 8 records
- police report · 7 records
- report filed · 6 records
- failure mileage · 6 records
- passenger side · 5 records
- warning light · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 13 |
| 60–100k mi | 11 |
| 1–30k mi | 8 |
| 100–150k mi | 7 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags
Safety system warning light has come on and the local dealership)cobb parkway, marietta, ga) said there are not any recalls on the year of my camry. Safety system light will not go off and i am afraid in case of an accident, i will not have air bag protection.
ODI 11232402
Air Bags
Takata recall - the knee airbag deployed after a rear end low impact crash on 11/09/18. The bag deployed toward my ankle which was on the break with such force that it crushed my ankle, compound fracture with dislocation and destruction of ligaments and tendons of the ankle joint. The bone was turned at a 90 degree angle. This required being sent to the shock trauma unit at a trauma hospital in memphis, tn. I had…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11162086
Air Bags · Unknown Or Other
Melting dash: i placed this under "air bags" because there is legitimate concern for their operation under the defective dash. Also, the glare from the shininess of the dash is a concern. I purchased it new in may 2008. My daughter has been driving it. The problem came to my attention literally days after the 10-year "warranty extension". I talked to my dealer and directly to toyota and they would not resolve the…
ODI 11245418
Air Bags · Engine · Unknown Or Other
On march 28,2018 van trow toyota took my car to do oil consumption on my car.i got my car back on march 30,2018.on april 2,2018.every time i crank my car in morning and after i get off work.smoke is coming out my tailpipe.i didn't have this before my car went to dealership.i also have recall on dashboard that have not being replace yet.iam upset about my car.also my hood was standing by itself before going to…
ODI 11083323
Air Bags · Electrical System
Takata recall i never got notice that my 209 camry had a problem with the takata airbag. When checking you sight, the only place i can get it replaced is over 2 hours away from y home. I bought the vehicle new from sparks toyota in myrtle beach and should be able to get it repaired there!
ODI 11035224
Air Bags
My airbag lights on.will not go off.i think i have recall on my airbags.i have not received notice to take my car to dealership yet.airbag light being on for a well now.will not go off.when i crank my car in morning and evening when time for me to get off work.blue smoke coming out my tail pipe. Was not doing that before i had my car in shop..
ODI 11120767
Air Bags · Driver Clockspring/Spiral Cassette · Electrical System · Engine · Horn · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota camry. While driving various speeds, the air bag warning indicator inadvertently illuminated and the horn inadvertently failed to function. In addition, when attempting to park and turning the steering wheel to the left, the vehicle veered to the right. Both rear tires made a loud noise, the engine shook violently without warning, and the water hose detached and caused water to…
ODI 10969335
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owned a 2009 toyota camry. While driving at an undetermined speed, the contact's vehicle crashed into a second vehicle. During the crash, the front end sustained significant damage. The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was destroyed and towed. A police report was filed. The driver sustained facial and head bruises, and an injured back and leg. Medical attention was required. The cause of the…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10925317
Air Bags · Electrical System · Service Brakes
At start up the gauges started to work intermittently, after a while driving down the road they start working fine after a few miles they start jumping and falling. Brake light and abs lights comes on and ac quits working we haven t drive the car since this started happening called the dealer and they told us to take to service, before that i will like to know if there's a recall for that. On the last service made…
ODI 10916314
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owned a 2009 toyota camry. While driving approximately 33 mph, the contact was distracted and drove through a red light. The contact broadsided a vehicle. The frontal air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to the insurance lot. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 117,000.…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10907562
Air Bags · Unknown Or Other
I purchased my 2009 toyota camry 2.4l while stationed in germany, it was manufactured to us specifications and i brought it stateside with me. I ran my vin in the toyota database to find out if the air bag or "sticky" dash board recalls applied to my vehicle. My vin did not register in the toyota database. I called toyota and they ran my vin, they explained that my vehicle was not visible in their database. The went…
ODI 10870474
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota camry. When the contact started the vehicle, both the driver and passenger side air bag lights illuminated. An occupant was not seated in the passenger seat. The air bag light remained illuminated until the vehicle was stopped. The vehicle was repaired by the dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 53,000.
ODI 10854303
Air Bags
The light on the dashboard says drivers side air bag off
ODI 10819204
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owned a 2009 toyota camry. While driving 55 mph, another vehicle rear ended the contact's vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was destroyed. No further details of the crash were available. The failure mileage was 92,000.
Crash reported
ODI 10766319
Air Bags
AIR BAG LIGHT GOES ON , OFF
ODI 10854967
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota camry. The contact stated that while attempting to turn to the right, the air bag located under the dashboard and the steering wheel air bag abruptly deployed. The air bag under the dashboard released objects with jagged edges that cut the contact's lower legs area. Medical attention was received. A police report was filed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle…
1 injury
ODI 10747775
Air Bags
2009 toyota camry. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle airbag issues. *smd the consumer stated within days after the vehicle was at the dealer for its annual xylon treatment, he noticed the passenger air bag read air bag off. Despite an adult sitting in the front passenger seat. It was not an issue prior to the xylon treatment for the seats. The dealer stated it was likely a short within the seat mechanism. They…
ODI 10672097
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota camry. The contact stated that the air bag warning light remained illuminated. The dealer inspected the vehicle and advised that the spiral cable needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and explained that the vehicle was not included in recall nhtsa campaign number 14v168000 (air bags). The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 151,000.
ODI 10654320
Air Bags · Seat Belts
While driving in the rain at approximately 35 mph hydroplaned on an highway exit ramp that was a sharp loop/curve. The car hit head on the end of the guardrail which had a square plate. The entire front end and hood of the camry was smashed and the air bags never deployed. I was wearing my seat belt which somewhat restrained me but hit my head on the steering wheel and suffered a concussion. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10639363
Air Bags
I rear ended another vehicle and the air bags never deployed. As much damaged that my car sustained no air bag deployed...updated 10/01/14 *bf
Crash reported
ODI 10625780
Air Bags
I realized that my srs lights were staying on. After going through vehicle manual it pointed out that it was due to disabled air bag. I took it to toyota service center to have it diagnosed and they said it was due to faulty spiral cable assembly. It cost me about $550 to get it fixed. I later realized that there were many other toyota cars that were being recalled for the same reason, i am wondering why toyota…
ODI 10626077
Air Bags
I was driving on i 90 westbound on 03/01/2014 around 10:48 pm .the weather conditions were difficult as it was snowing and the highway lanes were not clear except the 3rd lane which i was on and it seemed safer than the other two lanes. The weather was causing the vehicles to drive at speeds well below 50 mph as i was approaching the barrington road exit i signaled and waited for the traffic to clear a little so i…
Crash reported
ODI 10566675
Air Bags · Engine
I own a 2009 camry which i bought as a new car. Few days ago i was approaching my garage driveway at a normal slow speed when my car suddenly accelerated by its own. I tried to press the brake at hard as i could to stop the car but it continue to speed up till it smashed into the garage wall and broke it. The impact was so severe the stair case on the other side of the wall go displaced and shattered. Air bags did…
Crash reported · Fire reported
ODI 10563119
Air Bags
This car hit us on the driver side running us off the road into a light pole. The pole did give say but totaled the vehicle. The air bags did not deploy at all. I am still suffering from back and neck pain. The visor or something scraped the top of forehead/head. *tr
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10559815
Air Bags
The passenger "air bag-off" warning light remains on with adult passenger is in front seat while vehicle is in motion. Toyota states they will not correct defect or calibrate system because vin number is not within march 2013 recall for this dysfunction even though like models and year have been issued recall for same condition. *tr
ODI 10558202