# Toyota Tundra airbag warning light: complaints, recalls and what to do **Verdict:** Drive to a shop this week - **Owner complaints:** 7 - **Most complaints:** 2015 (1) - **Related recalls:** 1 - **Verdict:** This week ## Quick answer NHTSA has 7 owner complaints about the airbag warning light on the Toyota Tundra (2015-2026 models), most for the **2015** model year (1). There is **1 recall** 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 Tundra airbag warning light complaints by model year | Model year | Complaints mentioning the airbag light | All complaints that year | Share | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2015 | 1 | 51 | 2% | | 2016 | 1 | 120 | 1% | | 2018 | 1 | 100 | 1% | | 2019 | 1 | 74 | 1% | | 2022 | 1 | 432 | 0% | | 2023 | 1 | 412 | 0% | | 2025 | 1 | 141 | 1% | 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 Tundra recalls related to the airbag warning light **[17V416000](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V416000)** (2016 models, reported 2017-06-29): The incorrect bolts may cause the air bag module to loosen over time, affecting the performance of the knee airbag, increasing the risk of injury during a crash. **Remedy:** All of the affected vehicles have been inspected and any incorrect knee air bag mounting bolts have been replaced, free of charge. The recall began on June 22, 2017. 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 Tundra owners report - "The air bag malfunction warning light was displayed. The contact's four children were occupants of the vehicle. In addition, the contact's adult daughter occupied the front passenger's seat. The contact stated that the Toyota Connect Safety connected and communicated with the contact regarding the crash. The contact..." -- owner of a 2025 Toyota Tundra, complaint filed 2025 - "While driving, the dashboard displayed multiple malfunction warnings: Airbag malfunction Pre-collision system malfunction Vehicle Stability Control malfunction Sonar system malfunction The "Contact Dealer Immediately" message also appeared. These warnings first appeared on November 13, 2025, while I was on the freeway." -- owner of a 2023 Toyota Tundra, complaint filed 2025 - "Along with that, the Air Bag malfunction light has been coming on and off every few days. The fuel gauge has been showing all different fuel amounts as well every day. The truck has been a Toyota dealer for the past week and been communicating with Toyota engineers and I have been told by the service advisor Toyota..." -- owner of a 2022 Toyota Tundra, complaint filed 2022 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 Tundra airbag light? Yes. NHTSA lists 1 related recall (17V416000) covering 2016 models. Recall repairs are free; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is open. ### Which Toyota Tundra years have the most airbag light complaints? In NHTSA's database the 2015, 2016 and 2018 Tundra model years have the most complaints mentioning the airbag warning light, with 1 for 2015. Complaint counts reflect how many cars were sold as well as how often problems happen. ### Is it safe to drive a Toyota Tundra 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 Tundra 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 Tundra warning lights - [Brake warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/brake/toyota-tundra): 47 complaints - [Check engine light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/check-engine/toyota-tundra): 74 complaints - [Coolant temperature warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/coolant-temperature/toyota-tundra): 13 complaints - [Oil pressure warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/oil-pressure/toyota-tundra): 11 complaints - [Power steering warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/power-steering/toyota-tundra): 28 complaints - [Traction control light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/traction-control/toyota-tundra): 14 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 Tundra - [Toyota Tundra specs and mpg by year](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/toyota-tundra) --- Source page: https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/airbag/toyota-tundra Updated: 2026-11-04 General information, not a substitute for a qualified mechanic.