2002 Toyota Camry Solara Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 20%of 60 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 48,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the air bags of the 2002 Toyota Camry Solara, 20% of the 60 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 48,000 miles. 5 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The air bag light continues to go on. I've spent many dollars to get if fixed, however, no one seems to know why the light is constantly on. It seems to be on the passenger side. The light goes on whenever the key is engaged.”
NHTSA complaint #11175983, filed 2019-02, 15 miles“Passenger side seat belt does not retract...the seatbelt light stays on whether or not someone is sitting in the seat. I had the light diagnosed for $91 but they said that there was actually a problem with the airbag system. Regardless, the seatbelt still does not retract.”
NHTSA complaint #10505938, filed 2013-04, 117,275 miles“While driving 40 MPH consumer's vehicle was involved in a head on collision. Upon impact, dual air bags did not deploy. As a result, passenger sustained a broken sternum.”
NHTSA complaint #10090209, filed 2004-09, 38,000 miles“My airbag light has been coming on and going off for years depending on how the passenger seat is positioned but there was never a recall. After reviewing the site and other complaint for the same year make and model as my vehicle I'm wondering why this isn't a safety concern. The dealer doesn't know what's going on. I got it fixed last year they said it was the pins. Now they are saying the harness needs to be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10855122, filed 2016-04“The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the vehicle collided with a deer and the airbags did not deploy. There was no warning prior to the incident. The contact incurred a minor head injury due to striking the steering wheel, and there was a police report processed. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #10170351, filed 2006-10, 84,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10244113Aug 17, 2023TSB: Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) (see Figure 1) for most…
- 10190460Mar 17, 2021Toyota Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements
- 10131961Jan 14, 2014Toyota vehicles are equipped with Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS), including various airbags and in some models, seat belt pre-tensioners, to help reduce the risk of injury…
- 10132055Nov 4, 2013Beginning in 1998, Toyota introduced side airbags as optional equipment. Toyota does NOT recommend replacement of original seat covers with non-Toyota leather or other seat cover…
- 10133915Jan 3, 2013Toyota vehicles are equipped with SRS, including various airbags and in some models, seat belt pre-tensioners, to help reduce the risk of injury in a collision. If a customer…
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 2 | 2% |
| 2007 | 13 | 10% |
| 2006 | 17 | 15% |
| 2005 | 15 | 16% |
| 2004 | 19 | 12% |
| 2003 | 8 | 33% |
| 2002 | 12 | 20% |
| 2001 | 13 | 25% |
| 2000 | 6 | 9% |
| 1999 | 23 | 27% |
Other parts of the 2002 Toyota Camry Solara
14 complaintsSeat belts
8 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Toyota Camry Solara
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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