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2006 Toyota Sequoia Air bags Problems

Complaints
46about this part
Share
23%of 202 total for the year
Median mileage
70,000miles
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 46 complaints about the air bags of the 2006 Toyota Sequoia, 23% of the 202 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,000 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 4 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Takata recall the takata recall website lists, among other vehicles, 2006 Toyota sequoias. I have one of these. However, when I put my VIN into the online system, it indicates no recalls. I need specific assurance that I do not need to address this recall, please, since there may be a disconnect between the online recall-checking services and the takata-related website. Thanks.”

NHTSA complaint #11045251, filed 2017-11, 67,000 miles

“Takata recall while entering the ramp to get on the eastex fwy. (ih 59) north bound, I observed that up ahead of me a vehicle was in a complete stop while on the freeway. I tried to switch lanes but I had another vehicle to my left which made it impossible for me to switch lanes. I then ran into the back of the other car which caused the accident. After colliding with the stopped vehicle, I was thrust forward into the steering wheel of my car. …”

NHTSA complaint #11123246, filed 2018-08, 204,000 miles

“Received notice of recall for front passenger airbag in may 2015; Toyota has still not resolved the problem and recommended no use of front passenger seat because of safety. It is now ~8 months later and no resolve. Also, tailgate wipers, window and wiper fluid system not operational (since 2008) despite all good fuses in 4 compartments.”

NHTSA complaint #10819237, filed 2016-01, 70,000 miles

“The consumer owns a 2006 Toyota Sequoia. While driving 15 MPH, the consumer slid on black ice, lost control of the vehicle, and crashed into a metal barrier dividing the road. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The air bags did not deploy. The consumer sustained neck and left arm injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the consumer's residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The failure mileage was 250,000. …”

NHTSA complaint #11270187, filed 2019-10, 250,000 miles

“I received a letter in august stating there is a defect in my passenger air bag. They told me not to put a passenger in the front seat. It's october and they still don't have the parts. This is my only car and need all my seats. I don't know what else to do. I need all my passenger seats.”

NHTSA complaint #10780411, filed 2015-10

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Air bags: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201815%
2015222%
201416%
201318%
201116%
201013%
200811%
20073425%
20064623%
20054011%
2004246%
2003417%
2002345%
200171%

Other parts of the 2006 Toyota Sequoia

Body and structure
45 complaints
Electronic stability control
36 complaints
Brakes
30 complaints
Vehicle speed control
21 complaints
Other or unknown
20 complaints
Electrical system
17 complaints
Suspension
14 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
13 complaints
Engine
11 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
6 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaints
Engine cooling
5 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2006 Toyota Sequoia

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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology