10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
28 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
27 / 0
Average Mileage:
18,335 miles

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problem #24

Apr 022020

Corolla

  • miles
The contact owns a 2017 Toyota Corolla. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20V024000 (air bags) however, the parts to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. An unknown dealer was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Ogden, UT, USA

problem #23

Jan 012020

Corolla

  • miles
The contact owns a 2017 Toyota Corolla. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20V024000(air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Toyota walnut creek located at (2100 N broadway, walnut creek, ca 94596) was contacted and it was confirmed that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Walnut Creek, CA, USA

problem #22

Sep 042019

Corolla

  • 60,000 miles
I was involved in a car accident in September 2019, the air bags did not deploy when they were supposed to. Several months later I was informed of the recall. I was at a stop and a truck slammed into the back of my car pushing me into another car. I was on an entrance ramp trying to get on the highway. There is a police report filed.

- Argyle, TX, USA

problem #21

Mar 142020

Corolla 4-cyl

  • miles
This recall must be fixed on my Toyota Corolla le as soon as possible because it is a series safety issue to the consumer. [xxx] received a notice from Toyota motor sales on 3/14/2020 and the letter stated that a repair to the vehicle will not be available for more than two months and this is unacceptable to me. Please let me know by E-mail who to contact because this vehicle is not safe to drive and I would be held responsible for any accident and/or injury to my family or any passengers that would occupy the 2017 Toyota Corolla during the next 90 days while waiting for the company to schedule an appointment at the spartanburg, SC dealership. Thank you for your assistance on this matter. Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Spartanburg, SC, USA

problem #20

Mar 122020

Corolla

  • miles
The contact owns a 2017 Toyota Corolla. The contact discovered that the vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 20V024000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Neither the manufacturer nor the dealer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Rego Park, NY, USA

problem #19

Jan 012020

Corolla

  • 50,000 miles
Help

- Sacramento, CA, USA

problem #18

Jan 112020

Corolla

  • miles
The contact owns a 2017 Toyota Corolla. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20V024000 (air bags) and stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time to for the recall repair. The dealer Toyota of tampa bay, 1101 E. fletcher ave, tampa, fl 33612, confirmed parts were not available to perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Tampa, FL, USA

problem #17

Jan 312020

Corolla

  • miles
Cannot renew vehicle registration due to the recall. Recall cannot be performed since manufacturer does not have a remedy. I'm now placed in a position wherein I might have to pay fines and other fees and not have a valid registered vehicle to use to get to and from work.

- Poway, CA, USA

problem #16

Jan 232020

Corolla

  • 69,000 miles
I was in a car accident. I was stopped at a stop sign behind a line of cars on an off ramp off I-10east, exit 279 in vail AZ. I was rear ended by another car who reported they hit me going 60mph. The air bags did not deploy, my seatbelt did not tension. I hit my head and face on the steering wheel. I sought medical treatment and was diagnosed with a concussion, whiplash and neck injury.

- Vail, AZ, USA

problem #15

Jan 282020

Corolla

  • miles
Toyota never call and let me know that my car is on recall

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #14

Jan 172020

Corolla

  • miles
The contact owns a 2017 Toyota Corolla. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20V024000 (air bags) however, the part for the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Premier Toyota of amherst located at 47190 cooper foster park rd, amherst, oh 44001, 440-985-6100) was contacted and it was confirmed part was not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Cleveland, OH, USA

problem #13

Sep 042019

Corolla

  • 60,000 miles
Hello, on September 4th 2019 I was involved in a three car accident, me being in the middle. My air bags did not deploy and this evening I just saw a new article about many Toyota Corollas being effected. Low and behold my vehicle was one of the recall cars. There is no was to fix the car now I had to get a new one which is again on the list. I have checked both VIN's. I was injured in that crash and that air bag could have helped my head not going the way it did. I'm extremely upset with the fact this was not brought forward sooner. I would like to speak with someone.

- Corinth, TX, USA

problem #12

Dec 272019

Corolla

  • 40 miles
I rear-ended someone at approximately 30 mph and none of my airbags deployed

- Gilbert, AZ, USA

problem #11

Oct 232018

Corolla

  • 47,606 miles
Did not deploy in a high speed rollover fwy accident that occurred on 10/23/18

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

problem #10

Sep 112019

Corolla

  • 19,000 miles
The contact owned a 2017 Toyota Corolla. While the contact's vehicle was idling at a stop sign, another vehicle crashed into the front driver's side of the vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The vehicle was towed and deemed totaled. A police report was filed. The contact was not injured. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The cause of the failure was not determined. The approximate failure mileage was 19,000. The VIN was not available.

- Bastrop, LA, USA

problem #9

Sep 022019

Corolla 4-cyl

  • 40,000 miles
The contact owned a 2017 Toyota Corolla. While driving 34 mph, another vehicle crashed into the front driver's side quarter panel causing damage to engine compartment and rear passenger door. The contact stated that all air bags deployed releasing an extreme amount of toxic dust into the vehicle. The driver side foot air bag deployed fracturing her right heel several places as well as burns on both wrists that needed medical attention. The contact mentioned that there was no damage to her driver side door causing questions as to why the driver's side knee air bag deployed. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a local tow lot where it was considered a total loss. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 40,000.

- Jacksonville, FL, USA

problem #8

Mar 062019

Corolla

  • 2 miles
While driving warning lights on dashboard lit up and car shut down.according to screen on dash it showed malfunction of airbags, ABS, lane change warning, among other system parts. Able to restart car and drive it to dealer. Toyota notified me that squirrels had eaten the main wire harness. Not covered under warranty. I did some research and found out Toyota and other auto manufacturers use soy based wiring and wire covers which draw all types of rodents to them and they destroy the main harness electrical parts to malfunction. This can cause dangerous situations while driving possibly causing accidents resulting in injury or death. Brakes may fail, air bags may not deploy etc. Toyota knows of the problem but refuses to correct it. It cost me $5000 to repair and I still do not feel safe. I notified Toyota Corp. Office they took my complaint and said nothing could be done about it. They did give me a case #[xxx] information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- New Port Richey, FL, USA

problem #7

Oct 312018

Corolla

  • 10,000 miles
Takata recall it was a regular Wednesday morning drive to my office. I was in highway 101 N and in the motion of approx 30mph due to traffic. Suddenly at around 8am, due to the traffic ahead I had to brake my car. My car was halt at a safe distance from the car ahead of me when I heard the emergency beep of my car and while I was being confused as to why the beep went off because my car was at a safe distance of the car ahead of me, my car was severely hit from behind.the impact was so severe towards the trunk that my car was dragged forward such that the front of my car went onto hit the back of the car that was at a safe distance from my car.this was followed by shift of my car from the second lane where the impact took place to the third lane of the highway. My car was totaled because of this accident. During this accidental event my front car and back car both air bag deployed except my car air bag didn't get deployed and because of this I went through serious multiple injuries causing some long term bodily damages.

- Sunnyvale, CA, USA

problem #6

Feb 282018

Corolla

  • 60,000 miles
My car was struck by a car spinning out of control mainly the drivers side door center post and rear door. I think the car is totaled. The passenger rear wheel is bent from the impact. None of the air bags deployed. The police officers that worked the accident was astonished. He said they should have deployed. My car was moving about 15mph the car that hit mine was spinning very fast. The roads were slick and it was raining. The impact was about 40 to 60mph at least.

- Rome, GA, USA

problem #5

Nov 132017

Corolla

  • 1,711 miles
I was driving home on hamilton road, in columbus, Ohio, at 535pm. I noticed that my headlights weren't on, when other drivers were trying to worn me. I set my headlights on automatic when I first received the car. I finally found the switch to turn my headlights on manually. Then my car started to brake 10-15 feet from the car in front of me, my tires were squealing. My foot was not on the brake pedal it was still on the accelerator. It was too late I hit the SUV in front me. My air bags didn't deploy. The accident avoidance system didn't activate until to late. It is clear that the car responded after the headlight switch was manually turned on instead of being in the auto position. It was suggested at a dealership earlier that cycling the navigation system on the car could inadvertently disarm it. If that were the case and it was off accidently why did the car try to brake at the last second on its own by turning on the headlight switch. This car was purchased for the driver for the very reasons of its safety features unfortunately this car completely failed to protect the driver. That is why I feel like this should be looked at immediately to see if this is a mechanical issue, program issue, or simply driver error, which I do not believe at this point. I have photos of vehicle and interior which I am unable to upload on this site, they are available upon request.

- Marysville, OH, USA

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