Toyota Airbag Class Action Lawsuit

Parker January 13, 2022 3 min read

A qualified attorney can help you with your Toyota airbag class action lawsuit. These attorneys know how to battle large corporations and can devote the time necessary to your case. Thousands of people file lawsuits for defective products every day, but not all of them will be successful. This is because many of these cases do not receive the resources they need to succeed. With a knowledgeable attorney on your side, you’ll be able to get the compensation you deserve.

The Takata airbag scandal has affected dozens of automakers and caused a class action lawsuit.

This issue has resulted in 26 deaths and scores of injuries. The Takata inflator is a dangerous component in a vehicle. You may be at risk, too. A Toyota airbag class action lawsuit can help you get your money back if you were injured by a defective airbag.

Several automakers are facing a massive airbag recall because of the problem. The airbag control unit is vulnerable to electrical overstress, causing it to not deploy in a collision. In addition, the circuits in the airbag control unit are not adequately protected. A Toyota airbag class-action lawsuit alleges that automakers have not done enough to solve the problem. Some automakers have issued recalls, but others have not.

The Toyota airbag class action lawsuit is filed in the U.S. District Court in the Central District of California.

The plaintiff, James Carroll, filed the suit in October 2014, against American Honda Motor Company Inc. The case has been settled out of court, and attorneys have been hired to represent him. In addition to DMRA Law LLC, Andrew Parker Felix of Morgan & Morgan, P.A. is representing Carroll.

In the Toyota airbag class action lawsuit, plaintiff James Carroll filed the suit. The case is being filed in the Central District of California on behalf of all other car owners affected by the defective airbag inflator. In addition, the plaintiff has filed a similar lawsuit against Hyundai and Honda. Neither automaker has responded to the lawsuit yet. Despite the recent settlement, the automaker is still not sufficiently fixing the problem.

The Toyota airbag class action lawsuit is not the only one filed by Toyota owners.

Other automakers have also been accused of being negligent. They failed to properly inspect and test airbags. They are defective and can lead to additional injuries. In addition, the failure of the airbag may result in severe injuries. Fortunately, the plaintiffs, in this case, can file a Toyota airbag class action suit.

In addition to the automakers, Toyota has also been found to be liable for airbag injuries. A Toyota airbag class action lawsuit claims that the manufacturer was negligent in installing the defective Takata airbag inflator in vehicles manufactured in the United States. The company has been found liable for the injuries suffered by its customers. During a trial, the plaintiff will present his or her case and the case will be resolved in the best interests of the injured parties.

According to a Toyota airbag, class-action lawsuit, a defective Takata airbag control unit leads to an inability to properly deploy an airbag in a crash.

The inflator failed to work properly, resulting in the driver and passenger suffering serious injuries. Although the defect is a major source of pain and suffering for drivers, the inflator failed to protect the passengers in the passenger compartment.

Moreover, there are many reasons why airbags fail in a Toyota. A malfunctioning airbag inflator can lead to severe injuries, especially in the case of an accident involving a truck or a motorcycle. The Takata Corporation is responsible for these problems and is now facing many automakers who are liable for the injuries and death caused by the inflator.

The lawsuits are based on the Takata airbag unit, which was found to be faulty and caused injuries. The Takata airbag unit was installed in Toyota, Subaru, Mazda, and BMW vehicles in 2013, but was not recalled until 2015. The company has agreed to settle the claims that it caused the problem. However, the compensation is not for physical injuries that resulted from the faulty airbags, but it will cover the costs incurred by consumers.

2 thoughts on “Toyota Airbag Class Action Lawsuit”

Natalie Armstrong says:

April 20, 2022 at 10:36 am

I own a Toyota Yaris CN102J which had to have a faulty airbag replaced, also the passenger front seat was also faulty and required maintenance.
I registered last year to be included in the class action.

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Art Scott says:

August 16, 2022 at 10:15 pm

Purchased this vehicle on 7/30/2022 from Tustin Toyota, 36 Auto Center Drive, Tustin, CA 92782. I also purchased an extended warranty to cover all future repairs for
an additional $2,995 call ‘extra care’. I had some warning lights come on after only driving the vehicle for a few days. I brought spent for hours waiting for the
dealership on Aug. 1, 2022. The diagnosis was there was nothing wrong and Abraham, Advisor, told me it was normal for Mirai vehicle when it gets low on fuel for
warning lights to come on. Sunday, August 7, driving at 2:15 pm PST going only 20 miles per hour, on a side street in Mission Viejo, CA, the right side air bags
deployed, there was no impact, no accident. The car was inoperable as the electronics sensed there was a collision so the driving mechanism was disengaged. I had
the vehicled towed to dealership on 8/8/2022 for repairs. I was there 7 am. At 4 pm. I spoke with Victor Marinez, Advisor, and he told me because water was found on
the floor mat on the passenger side, it affected wiring that is underneath the floor mat and caused a short, which caused the Air Bags to Deploy. This is a
manufacturers defect to mount vulnerable wiring under a floor mat. I have two warranties on the vehicle and neither warranty wants to pay for the repairs. If all the
Mirai all manufactured with this wiring under a floor mat, there needs to be a Factory Recall and this wiring needs to re rerouted to avoid major accidents. If I had been
driving in a major freeway, I this issue could have caused major accidents and death of myself and other surrounding drivers, as it also disengages the ability to safely
drive the vehicle. The only thing that should deploy air bags is a collision – not faulty mounting of wiring under a floor mat. I need immediate investigation and action
on this matter as this may affect thousands of vehicles since 2014 made by Toyota. Art Scott 949.454.1221 Phone / Text.

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