2005–2009 Toyota Tacoma: Airbag light on (spiral cable recall)
Likely causes, ranked
- Damaged spiral cable$0–$0Shop
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Symptom: An airbag warning light, sometimes with a dead horn.
Likely causes
- Damaged spiral cable. Toyota replaces the cable.
DIY or shop?
Dealer. Recall repairs are free.
Useful steps
- Check your VIN for 12V092.
- Don't ignore an airbag light.
Vehicle focus: 2005–2009 Toyota Tacoma.
Safety / mechanic note
With this fault the driver airbag may not deploy. Verify with a mechanic or dealer.
Recalls & service bulletins
Recalls
- 12V092000 2005–2009 Tacoma built September 2004–August 2008: steering vibration can damage the spiral cable powering the driver airbag. Dealers replace it. Details
NHTSA complaints: 153 keyword-matched complaints for Toyota TACOMA 2005–2009 (of 2,982 unique complaints queried, NHTSA complaints API by model year, queried 2026-10-15).
Always check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Sources
What actually fixed it?
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