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Toyota Highlander XU40 airbag control unit repair

Toyota Highlander XU40 airbag control unit repair at Airbag24

Airbag24 repairs defective airbag control units professionally and affordably. Both private customers and workshops can order without registration and benefit from fast processing, 2 years' statutory liability for defects and plug&play installation.

Airbag24 works with state-of-the-art diagnostic technology and specialised repair processes. Because defective control units often involve only individual components, a professional overhaul can be considerably cheaper than buying new.

Our advantages: no registration required, a direct online ordering process for B2B and B2C customers, express shipping and comprehensive quality testing. The repaired control unit works like a new part.

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Repair time

Our estimated repair time for this product is about: 3–4 business days

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Specifications

Make
Toyota
Model
Toyota Highlander
Series
XU40 (2007-2013)
Toyota Highlander XU40
Photo: Guyon from Richmond, VA, United States of America · CC BY 2.0 · cropped

Shipping & repair from Germany

Airbag24 repairs your component in Berlin — usually within 3–4 working days.

Standard shipping within Germany is free; we normally return your part by UPS.

You pay for and insure the inbound shipment to us. On explicit request we ship by express — the extra cost is borne by the customer.

If you withdraw from the contract, you bear the cost of returning the item.

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What is a Toyota Highlander XU40 airbag control unit?

The Toyota Highlander XU40 airbag control unit is the central safety unit that instantly activates all occupant restraint systems, such as airbags and seatbelt pretensioners, in the event of an accident. It monitors sensors and stores crash data, ensuring the proper functioning of all airbag modules for your safety.

This essential module continuously receives data from acceleration and yaw rate sensors. Based on this information, it decides in milliseconds on the optimal triggering of the protective systems.

It is crucial for your safety and coordinates the driver, passenger, knee, side, and curtain airbags. It also controls the seat belt pretensioners and force limiters to minimize injuries.

Why is the Toyota Highlander XU40 airbag control unit defective?

A Toyota Highlander XU40 airbag control unit can fail due to internal component damage after an accident, memory errors, or unstable power supplies. Failures can also occur due to aging, moisture, or communication problems with other vehicle systems, which impair functionality.

After an airbag deployment, the control unit often stores crash data that requires a reset or replacement. This data prevents the module from being reused until it is professionally erased.

Errors in the internal software or memory (e.g., B1001, B1002) can also lead to failure. Such problems often require specialized diagnostics and professional Toyota Highlander XU40 airbag control unit repair.

Voltage spikes or drops in the vehicle electrical system (code B1010) can damage the sensitive electronic module. Corrosion due to moisture ingress or age-related wear of components are also common causes of a defect.

Common error codes for Toyota Highlander XU40 airbag control unit repair

When repairing the Toyota Highlander XU40 airbag control unit, specific trouble codes are crucial for identifying the cause. These B-codes directly indicate internal malfunctions, communication errors, or power supply issues within the control unit, rather than sensors or airbags.

  • B1000 → Communication error in the airbag control unit → Cause: Problem in the data transmission of the module.
  • B1001 → Internal memory error in the airbag control unit → Cause: Damage or corruption of the internal memory unit.
  • B1002 → Airbag control unit memory error → Cause: Malfunction in the module's memory, often after a crash.
  • B1004 → Airbag control unit self-test error → Cause: The control unit could not successfully complete its internal function test.
  • B1010 → Airbag module voltage control error → Cause: Unstable or incorrect power supply to the control unit.
  • B1020 → Control unit coding / configuration error → Cause: The module is incorrectly coded or configured.
  • B1030 → CAN bus communication error → Cause: Communication fault via the vehicle CAN bus.
  • B1050 → Airbag deployment error or status → Cause: The control unit detects a problem with the deployment circuits.

What part numbers are available for the Toyota Highlander XU40 airbag control unit repair?

The key part numbers for the Toyota Highlander XU40 airbag control unit repair are the manufacturer part numbers 89170-48210, 89170-48240, 89170-48300 and 89170-48400. These numbers belong to airbag control units of this model and are listed for this repair product.

Also listed are 89170-48250, 89170-48320, 89170-48410 and 89170-48670. Further matching numbers can be found in the part number list on this page.

The part number is printed on the label of the airbag control unit and can be entered in the repair order.

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What our customers say

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Zsolt SzabóZsolt Szabólast week

„Works like a charm!“

LeolyLeolylast month

„Everything went perfectly, I can only recommend it.“

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ka irgendwaska irgendwas3 days ago

„From the first phone call, the order processing, to the shipping everything was done very quickly and professionally. Now I still have to send the repaired unit to the Swedish workshop and then hopefully the Honda can fi…“

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Gerd GoldammerGerd Goldammer3 days ago

„Airbag control unit Fiat 500 was broken. Hard to believe but they can really repair it! Recommendation!!“

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Christian MaegerleinChristian Maegerlein5 days ago

„Everything worked out great! Read out fault memory, sent it in, received offer and sent in the defective control unit. Got it back repaired after 3 days, price exactly as in the offer. It can't get any better 👍“

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Toni BuienToni Buien6 days ago

„Uncomplicated service. Fast and thorough. Can only recommend.“

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Abdul KSAbdul KS6 days ago

„All great👍“

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Edin AvdicEdin Avdiclast week

„All great, fast delivery. Thanks.“

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Andrej IvanovAndrej Ivanovlast week

„100% satisfied. Everything handled very professionally and transparently. Only the return shipping took too long. This was however due to UPS and less to Aairbag24. Thank you very much“

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Dennis WeDennis Welast week

„VAG airbag control unit with error B2000 00 reliably repaired. Price very high in comparison, but everything worked out. No exact protocol of what was carried out, probably just newly flashed“

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Tokeh TokehTokeh Tokehlast week

„A great shop, even when there are sometimes problems. There are quick responses and very good help. I can only recommend the shop. Thank you very much“

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Sven WegenerSven Wegenerlast week

„Ok.“

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