Service Repair

Toyota Announces Tundra Airbag Recall

Dec. 18, 2020

Toyota is recalling certain 2018-2019 Tundra trucks. The airbag electronic control unit may erroneously detect a fault during the vehicle start-up self check.

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Mike Mavrigian

Toyota is recalling certain 2018-2019 Tundra trucks. The airbag electronic control unit may erroneously detect a fault during the vehicle start-up self check.

If this occurs, the ECU may not deploy the airbags as intended in the event of a crash.

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Information courtesy of Mitchell 1

Information for Technical Service Bulletins comes from ProDemand, Mitchell 1's auto repair information software for domestic and import vehicles. Headquartered in San Diego, Mitchell 1 has provided quality repair information solutions to the automotive industry since 1918.

About the Author

Mike Mavrigian | Motor Age Editor

Mike Mavrigian has written thousands of automotive technical magazine articles involving a variety of specialties, from engine building to wheel alignment, and has authored more than a dozen books that crisscross the automotive spectrum. Mike operates Birchwood Automotive, an Ohio shop that builds custom engines and performs vintage vehicle restorations. The shop also features a professional photo studio to document projects and to create images for articles and books.