2007 Toyota Prius Air Bags Problems
- 38
- 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 38 stored complaint records:
- 29 indicate a crash
- 17 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- police report · 8 records
- report filed · 7 records
- steering wheel · 6 records
- failure mileage · 6 records
- failed deploy · 6 records
- airbags deploy · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 10 |
| 100–150k mi | 8 |
| 150–400k mi | 7 |
| 60–100k mi | 7 |
| 1–30k mi | 5 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags · Vehicle Speed Control
Taka inflator, i was in a car accident and none of the air bags deployed. It was head on accident. Also my car just started to speed up. I ended up hitting a billboard.
Crash reported
ODI 11221550
Air Bags
I was driving down the road going roughly 40-35 miles per hour when the vehicle in front of me slammed on their breaks. I collided with the vehicle in front of me, we came to an abrupt stop. The airbags did not deploy, causing my face to slam against the steering wheel. Leading to facial and teeth injuries. My car frame was bent, it is totaled.
Crash reported · 4 injuries
ODI 11114376
Air Bags
2007 toyota prius complaint. We have a 2007 prius and the airbag light will not shut off at all. It was not in an accident or anything. I refuse to take it to the deal where they will charge for diagnosis and then repair which could turn out to be $400.00, i called them earlier this week to get an idea about the cost.
ODI 11090423
Air Bags · Suspension · Wheels
Traveling straight ahead, ~30mph on city street , front tire (michelin dt008-35670-mi, 185/65r15) blew for unknown reason. Car swerved to right into utility pole, removing right front wheel, wheel connections, fender, headlight. (car "totaled" by insurer.) steering wheel airbag activated. Driver (sole occupant) suffered fractures of right hand, wrist, 3 ribs and sternum, apparently due to impact of airbag. Driver…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10969898
Air Bags
I was involved in an accident in which i rear-ended the car in front of me on a almost empty city street. The car in front of me stopped abruptly and was stationary at the time of the collision. I was going approximately 25-30 mph at the time of impact, as i did not have the opportunity to brake effectively. My car was totaled in the collision. I suffered bruising to my sternum and knees as well as severe bruising…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10949679
Air Bags · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. While driving at an unknown speed, a warning chime was heard and the steering wheel seized to the right. As a result, the contact crashed into a sign. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.…
Crash reported
ODI 10916427
Air Bags · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact's daughter owned a 2007 toyota prius. While the contact's daughter was driving 55 mph, she suddenly depressed the brake pedal; however, the brakes failed to stop the vehicle. The contact's daughter attempted to depress the brake pedal several times, but the vehicle failed to stop. As a result, the contact crashed into the rear of another vehicle. The vehicle was destroyed. There were no warning…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 11003660
Air Bags · Seat Belts · Traction Control System
Tl* the contact owned a 2007 toyota prius. While driving up a mountain at 20 mph, the contact stated that the tires lost traction and the vehicle slid off a mountain curve and crashed into a ditch. The air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained injuries to the head and some deep tissue bruising. Medical attention was required. A police report was not filed. Due to the force of the crash, the seat belt remained…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10898521
Air Bags · Exterior Lighting · Hinge And Attachments · Steering
I bought a used and regularly serviced 2007 toyota prius in september 2014 with 69,000 miles. This week of april 5th, the airbag symbol showed up on the dash along with the headlights not working properly. When i took the vehicle in to the local toyota dealership, i was told that the steering wheel spiral coil was broken and ;that my airbag system was disabled. This happened at 85,000 miles. It cost me almost $500…
ODI 10705068
Air Bags
My car was hit at by an suv at high speed on the passenger side while crossing an intersection (the suv had run a red light). My car was then propelled front-first into the pole holding the street lights. None of my airbags deployed, although firefighters and police said that the sensors had been triggered. I sustained considerable contusions to my ribs, elbow, knees, and ankles. I have a torn tendon in my right…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10703673
Air Bags
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. The contact stated that after becoming stuck on the railroad tracks, a train crashed into the vehicle and the front passenger side air bag failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to the owners home. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately…
Crash reported
ODI 10682472
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. The contact stated that the front passenger seat air bag failed to activate when the seat was occupied. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 153,000.
ODI 10672157
Air Bags
Passenger airbag sensor does not detect the presence of a passenger in the vehicle, regardless of weight. Passenger airbag sensor constantly reads "passenger off". *tr
ODI 10662852
Air Bags
My airbag did not deploy when i had an accident. What's the legal advice to file the complaint to toyota?.....updated 12/15/15 *bf *tr updated 9/7/2017*cn
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10662724
Air Bags
During a car accident on a highway, and after the airbags deployed, a projectile at high velocity entered my right hand and fractured the 5th metacarpal bone. Per the hand surgeon that removed the foreign body, it appeared to be a black piece of plastic 1 cm long.
Crash reported · 3 injuries
ODI 11012509
Air Bags
Takata recall in aug 2014 i was involved in a head on collision where my air bags deployed. One of the injuries sustained was a fracture to my right fifth metacarpal bone caused by projectile shrapnel, most likely from the deployed air bag. The shrapnel was 2mm x 10mm, black and appeared to be plastic per the operative report by the surgeon who removed it. For such a light piece of plastic to cause this extensive a…
Crash reported · 3 injuries
ODI 10820846
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owned a 2007 toyota prius. While driving 60 mph, the contact crashed the vehicle into a pickup truck. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed and the vehicle was destroyed. The contact sustained a concussion and was hospitalized. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 133,000.
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10622068
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. While driving 40 mph, the contact noticed that the driver's side air bag indicator illuminated. The contact drove the vehicle to the dealer (mike johnson's hickory toyota, 435 hwy 70, hickory, nc 28602) where the technician informed the contact that the air bag was worn out and would need to be replaced at the contact's expense. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure…
ODI 11079109
Air Bags · Electrical System
I have seen the recent recall related to many makes and models of toyota's for the clock-springs or spiral cables in the steering wheel. This is a very important part of the car which provides the electrical connection for many components such as the steering wheel controls, horn, and air bags. I have heard of others with the same issues in their generation ii prius (2004-2009). My spiral cable has recently stopped…
ODI 10593300
Air Bags · Body · Vehicle Speed Control
Parking my prius, my foot on the brake pedal, i hit a very small patch of black ice with the right front wheel. The car slanted briefly to the left--then there was a sudden surge of engine power. The car rushed over a mound of ice and snow, jumped the curb, rushed forward between a wall and a tree, narrowly missing it, and crashed into a parked toyota truck facing outward from the curb. My prius hit the heavy truck…
Crash reported
ODI 10579214
Air Bags · Vehicle Speed Control
At approximately 11:20 am, i was waiting to have my car washed at a drive through car wash. A chevrolet pickup truck had completed being washed and was stopped at the exit. The green light came on at the start of the car wash for me to proceed. I moved forward when suddenly the car lurched forward at what seemed to be top speed. I jammed my foot of the brake pedal and held it down but the car continued speeding. I…
Crash reported
ODI 10514171
Air Bags · Electrical System
After taking the vehicle in for a recall for a steering column issue, 3 of the buttons on the steering column fail to operate once the recall repair was complete. The dealer says it's an issue with the clockspring cable and are not willing to repair it at no cost. *tr
ODI 10534437
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. The contact stated that while sitting at a stop sign, the vehicle was crashed into from the rear. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact was transported to the hospital for treatment of a fractured clavicle. The vehicle was destroyed and towed from the scene. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. A police report was not filed. The approximate failure and…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10513258
Air Bags · Vehicle Speed Control
My vehicle was hit by a fault driver and my vehicle air bags never exploded. I have sustained injuries to my neck, wrist and back after this accident. My vehicle has gas pedal acceleration after the accident and when i put the brakes to stop or slow down the vehicle my vehicle jumps up and increases the speed. I fear that this faulty parts of brake or gas paddle could result in another serious accident. This is my…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10573314
Air Bags · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. The contact stated that she shifted into park and exited the vehicle. Upon returning, the contact noticed that the vehicle independently shifted from park, rolled away and crashed into a pole while occupied with the contact's child. Upon impact, the air bags did not deploy. There were no injuries. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the failure could not…
Crash reported
ODI 10492303