Airbags deployed for hitting a side mirror

Question

A friend hit the side mirror to a pole and airbags on both driver and passenger side deployed. Any ides why?

Toyota 4Runner 2017

"A friend hit the side mirror to a pole, Any ideas why?" Because A friend hit the side mirror to a pole! — Alaska Man, Dec 20 '20 at 1:49

Solar Mike · Accepted Answer · 2020-12-20 01:52:33Z

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There is a side collision senor in the mirror. May also be close by in the door.

Now, buy new airbags and be very careful fitting them.

Good luck getting “friend” to pay...

answered Dec 20 '20 at 1:52

Solar Mike

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I thought the sensors were only in the door! Mirror sensor created unnecessary action haha. Thanks! – Ned Dec 20 '20 at 2:02
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In an accident the wing mirrors are going to be the first thing to be hit, giving the most time for the air bag to deploy before impact. – GdD Dec 22 '20 at 9:54

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