Air bags
Owners of this Camry report air bags that didn't deploy in collisions, including with other vehicles or a deer, sometimes alongside seat belts that failed to lock. A few also describe air bags deploying unexpectedly, such as while driving in a storm or after hitting a curb, with dealers sometimes unable to find a cause.
- Warning signs:
- Some owners report a dashboard message or warning light such as an SRS air bag malfunction alert before or after the incident, while others say there was no warning at all.
- What shops did:
- A dealer inspected one vehicle but could not duplicate the SRS malfunction message and left it unrepaired; other owners say the vehicle was towed and declared a total loss without further diagnosis.
“The car was deemed a total loss but none of the airbags deployed in the crash.”
“the message "SRS Air Bag Malfunction detected" was displayed. The air bag warning light was illuminated.”
