# Toyota Camry airbag warning light: complaints, recalls and what to do **Verdict:** Drive to a shop this week - **Owner complaints:** 46 - **Most complaints:** 2021 (13) - **Related recalls:** 4 - **Verdict:** This week ## Quick answer NHTSA has 46 owner complaints about the airbag warning light on the Toyota Camry (2015-2026 models), most for the **2021** model year (13). There are **4 recalls** for related parts; check yours by VIN. Drive to a shop this week: The car is mechanically safe to drive, but the airbags may not deploy in a crash, so get it diagnosed soon rather than ignoring it. ## Toyota Camry airbag warning light complaints by model year | Model year | Complaints mentioning the airbag light | All complaints that year | Share | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2015 | 4 | 286 | 1% | | 2016 | 4 | 189 | 2% | | 2017 | 2 | 153 | 1% | | 2018 | 7 | 782 | 1% | | 2019 | 7 | 412 | 2% | | 2020 | 4 | 284 | 1% | | 2021 | 13 | 166 | 8% | | 2022 | 2 | 67 | 3% | | 2025 | 3 | 175 | 2% | Counts are complaints filed with NHTSA whose description mentions this light. They show where owners have had trouble, not a failure rate: popular years collect more complaints simply because more cars are on the road. ## Toyota Camry recalls related to the airbag warning light **[23V865000](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=23V865000)** (2020-2022 models, reported 2023-12-20): An air bag that does not deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury. **Remedy:** Dealers will inspect and replace the sensor as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed in February 2024. Some final remedy owner letters were mailed October 31, 2024. Letters will continue to be mailed in phases through January 2026. **[19V567000](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V567000)** (2019 models, reported 2019-08-01): In the event of a crash, if the air bags do not deploy as designed, the front seat passenger has an increased risk of an injury. **Remedy:** Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will recalibrate the OCS, free of charge. The recall began August 27, 2019. **[16V906000](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V906000)** (2017 models, reported 2016-12-16): If the air bag was installed with incorrect fasteners, the fasteners may become loose over time, affecting the air bag deployment and increasing the risk of injury. **Remedy:** Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fasteners, and if necessary, replace the instrument panel brace and body bracket and reattach the air bag assembly, free of charge. The recall began on February 8, 2017. **[16V215000](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V215000)** (2016 models, reported 2016-04-14): Air bags that do not deploy as intended during a crash increase the risk of injury. **Remedy:** Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will recalibrate the OCS, free of charge. The recall began by May 13, 2016. Recall repairs are free at any Toyota dealer. Enter your 17-character VIN at [nhtsa.gov/recalls](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see whether yours is still open. ## What Toyota Camry owners report - "The Camry that I bought produced the dash warning message "SRS airbag system malfunction". The dealer in Madison WI examined it and isolated the failure to the passenger side rear sealtbelt sensor. The dealership has held the vehicle for 4 weeks as of today, Oct 18, 2024 and the service dept update states the..." -- owner of a 2025 Toyota Camry, complaint filed 2024 - "Additionally, the contact stated that on the instrument panel the air bags deployed warning light was illuminated. The contact sustained unknown injuries and received medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was deemed totaled by the police officer. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard. The vehicle..." -- owner of a 2022 Toyota Camry, complaint filed 2023 - "There is a recall on my vehicle about the SRS light where it is not picking up the weight of the passenger which in turn is not allowing the passenger airbag to go off." -- owner of a 2021 Toyota Camry, complaint filed 2024 Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly cleaned for reading. They are owners' own accounts and have not been verified. ## What the airbag warning light means The airbag or SRS light means the airbag computer found a fault and may have turned off some or all airbags. The car drives normally, but you may not have airbag protection in a crash. Common causes include a loose connector under a seat, a worn clock spring in the steering wheel, and a seat belt buckle sensor. Have it diagnosed soon and check for open airbag recalls. The most common causes, on any make: 1. **Loose or damaged connector under a seat** (common) 2. **Worn clock spring in the steering wheel** (common) 3. **Passenger occupant sensor fault** (less common) 4. **Seat belt buckle or pretensioner fault** (less common) Full causes, what to do and how to reset it: [Airbag (SRS) warning light](/warning-lights/airbag). ## Frequently asked questions ### Is there a recall for the Toyota Camry airbag light? Yes. NHTSA lists 4 related recalls (23V865000, 19V567000, 16V906000, 16V215000) covering 2016-2022 models. Recall repairs are free; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is open. ### Which Toyota Camry years have the most airbag light complaints? In NHTSA's database the 2018, 2019 and 2021 Camry model years have the most complaints mentioning the airbag warning light, with 13 for 2021. Complaint counts reflect how many cars were sold as well as how often problems happen. ### Is it safe to drive a Toyota Camry with the airbag light on? Drive to a shop this week. The car is mechanically safe to drive, but the airbags may not deploy in a crash, so get it diagnosed soon rather than ignoring it. Do not try to repair airbag parts yourself, because an accidental deployment can cause serious injury. ### How do I check if my Toyota Camry has an open recall? Enter the 17-character VIN from your dashboard or registration at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Toyota dealer. Open recalls are fixed free of charge, even if you are not the first owner. ## Sources - [NHTSA: Vehicle safety complaints and recalls (api.nhtsa.gov)](https://www.nhtsa.gov/nhtsa-datasets-and-apis) - [NHTSA: Check for recalls by VIN](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls) ## Other Toyota Camry warning lights - [ABS warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/abs/toyota-camry): 17 complaints - [Brake warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/brake/toyota-camry): 86 complaints - [Check engine light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/check-engine/toyota-camry): 154 complaints - [Coolant temperature warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/coolant-temperature/toyota-camry): 29 complaints - [Power steering warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/power-steering/toyota-camry): 68 complaints - [Tire pressure (TPMS) light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/tire-pressure/toyota-camry): 10 complaints - [Traction control light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/traction-control/toyota-camry): 19 complaints ## Airbag (SRS) warning light on other models - [Subaru Forester](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/airbag/subaru-forester): 280 complaints - [Nissan Altima](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/airbag/nissan-altima): 250 complaints - [Ford Explorer](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/airbag/ford-explorer): 205 complaints - [Nissan Rogue](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/airbag/nissan-rogue): 163 complaints - [Honda Accord](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/airbag/honda-accord): 90 complaints - [Jeep Wrangler](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/airbag/jeep-wrangler): 88 complaints - [Ram 1500](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/airbag/ram-1500): 77 complaints - [Volkswagen Tiguan](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/airbag/volkswagen-tiguan): 75 complaints - [Jeep Cherokee](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/airbag/jeep-cherokee): 71 complaints - [Chevrolet Traverse](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/airbag/chevrolet-traverse): 69 complaints ## Toyota Camry - [Toyota Camry specs and mpg by year](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/toyota-camry) --- Source page: https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/airbag/toyota-camry Updated: 2026-11-04 General information, not a substitute for a qualified mechanic.