10.0

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

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problem #44

Oct 202023

Corolla

  • miles
I was hit yesterday and my airbags didn't deploy. WHY"?"

- Tyler, TX, USA

problem #43

May 072023

Corolla

  • miles
Three car accident. Driver 3 was at stop light (red) driver 2 (myself) was directly behind him (stopped). Driver 1 and at high speed hit me from behind. Airbags didn-??t deploy. Causing injury to me and my passenger.

- San Clemente , CA, USA

problem #42

Apr 082023

Corolla

  • miles
I was driving southbound on a main road when a car pulled out right Infront of me. This caused me to hit the left side of his car between the front and back door (Nissan Sedan) with the front right of my car. I hit his car at roughly 45mph. My car (Toyota Corolla) did not deploy any airbags. His car almost all the airbags went off. My car was totaled. The front right wheel was completely ripped apart, the fluids from around the engine all spilled out, and the front right door does not open. There is a police report filed and the accident is filed with my insurance (Progressive). The car was inspected by insurance just to determine if it is totaled and the value it's worth. There were never any warnings from my car and the car was regularly maintained. I believe my safety was at risk by the airbags not going off. I hit my face on the steering wheel causing injury to my jaw.

- Royal Palm Beach, FL, USA

problem #41

Aug 302022

Corolla

  • miles
I got into a car accident on August 30, 2022. The airbags didn't go off. All of the airbags didn't go off when the accident happened. I have already filed a complaint against Toyota. They are looking into it.

- Arlington, VA, USA

problem #40

Jun 182022

Corolla

  • 65,000 miles
The contact owned a 2017 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that while stopped at a red light when the vehicle was rear-ended by another vehicle which then caused him to crash into the vehicle in front. The contact stated that the other driver was driving approximately 70-80 MPH. The contact stated that no air bags were deployed in his vehicle and was concerned due to having 4 child occupants in the vehicle during the failure. The contact stated that he sustained back, head, and neck injuries and was seen at the hospital a couple of days later. The contact stated that the other driver was seen with a bloody nose before she fled the scene. The contact stated that the front vehicle driver was not injured. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot and deemed a total loss by the insurance company. The dealer or the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000.

- Philadelphia, PA, USA

problem #39

May 082021

Corolla

  • 20,300 miles
The contact owned a 2017 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated while driving at 40-45 MPH, she saw an object on the road. The contact stated that as she was trying to swerve to the right to avoid the sharp object, the vehicle drove over the sharp object. The sharp object pierced the tires and the subframe. The vehicle hit the curb and bounced back into the road. The was an unknown fluid leaking. The air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained back injuries. The contact did not seek medical assistance. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot where it was totaled. There was no further information provided. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 20,300.

- Vero Beach, FL, USA

problem #38

Nov 192020

Corolla

  • miles
This vehicle when it's impacted there's really no help or assistance to get the vehicle removed off your property on the vehicle is a hazard it really needs to be retested and there needs to be someone to know that it's not safe for children and being this vehicle a lot of times it's kids slides and it doesn't have the front part of the vehicle is impacted bad and it's hard to get the car replaced by the manufacturer in thewayenough restraint so that you can take your kids a little faster in the car without answering them it's also a hazard because only certain drivers know how to operate it and it's not always safe to have this car out and about without issues or malfunction

- Milwaukee, WI, USA

problem #37

Feb 022022

Corolla

  • miles
This is my daughter's car. We purchased it in December, 2019. She was involved in a collision on 02/02/2022. At an intersection, she hit a pick-up truck on the side likely going 30 - 40MPH. The front-end of the car was demolished and the car totaled for insurance purposes. The airbags did not deploy. The title has been signed over to the insurance carrier, Farm Bureau and I believe the vehicle is now at their designated salvage facility. My daughter is awaiting the final insurance settlement amount. There was a police report filed and my daughter was cited. There were no indications of any issues with the airbags prior to the accident.

- Perry, UT, USA

problem #36

Dec 042020

Corolla

  • miles
I was driving my 2017 Toyota Corolla when I was hit on my driver side. All four panels on driver side needed to be repaired. The air bags never deployed. I was injured and can-€™t understand why the airbags never deployed

- Calhan, CO, USA

problem #35

Apr 162021

Corolla

  • 50,000 miles
Driving through an intersection when a car turned left in front of me at the intersection. Speed was approximately 35-45 when collision occured. The front of my car hit the side of their car. After crash dash showed pcs malfunction see dealer no airbags deployed and seat belt did not lock up. Car was deemed totalled at 50K miles. I have whiplash and moderate back injuries. Car was taken in for recall on 3/28/2021.

- Apache Junction, AZ, USA

problem #34

Jan 152021

Corolla

  • 45 miles
I had a car accident on January 15, 2021. My car was totaled and none of my air bags deployed. My emergency brake sensor didn't go off as well which usually always goes of for any minimal close object. Because of my air bag not deploying I cut my lip outside and inside going to the hospital and getting a stitch in the inside of my lip. I had a hole the width of a dime from hitting the steering wheel and bled non stop from my nose and lip/mouth. The hospital has in my chart the picture of the hole.

- Lebanon, PA, USA

problem #33

Oct 222019

Corolla

  • 27,000 miles
The contact owned a 2017 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated in 10/22/2019 he was involved in a crash that included three vehicles. His vehicle and two other vehicles looking to make a left-hand turn. The contact was rear ended at 45 mph and ended up crashing into the vehicle in front of him who crashed into the vehicle in front of them. The contact's air bags did not deploy. The contact had a minor concussion but the passenger was transported by ambulance with injuries to her face and back. There were no major injuries with the other vehicles. A police report was filed and the vehicle was totaled by state farm. The wreckage was towed to a salvage yard. The manufacturer and dealer where not called by the contact. The failure mileage was 27,000.

- Bakersviile, NC, USA

problem #32

May 032020

Corolla 4-cyl

  • 60,000 miles
Lost control of my 2017 Toyota Corolla and hit a utilitypole head on collision and my airbags failed to deploy causing my wife and kids injuries.

- Hanford, CA, USA

problem #31

Dec 012019

Corolla 4-cyl

  • 42,000 miles
The contact owned a 2017 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that while driving in the rain, the vehicle hydroplaned and the front end of the vehicle crashed into a concrete barrier. The contact stated that the air bags did not deploy and the seat belt did not restrain, causing the contact to slam her head into the steering wheel. The contact stated that no warning lights were illuminated. The contact sustained a concussion, head, neck and ocular bone damage. The contact sought medical treatment at an urgent care facility the next day. A police report was filed. The dealer was not called. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was totaled and was towed to a tow yard. The contact later received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20V024000 (air bags). The failure mileage was approximately 42,000. The consumer stated the safety features failure has caused a traumatic brain injury.

- Frederick, MD, USA

problem #30

May 242020

Corolla 4-cyl

  • 9,850 miles
As I was traveling on a major street a vehicle failed to stop at a stop sign and crossed my path, causing my vehicle to hit the crossing vehicle on the driver's side. The air bags failed to deploy. No air bags deployed. I complied with the recall, had vehicle in for updating by the dealer where I purchased the vehicle, the "repair" was done three weeks prior to my misfortune.

- Tucson, AZ, USA

problem #29

May 012020

Corolla 4-cyl

  • 38,700 miles
My has a critical safety issue with air bags not deploying I didn't know until I renew my registration and I found out that there is a air bag recall on my vehicle. I was not notified of the recall I have kids and this is very dangerous not knowing that air bags are not ready to deploy this should not happen to anyone as it a critical safety issue.

- San Leandro, CA, USA

problem #28

May 062020

Corolla 4-cyl

  • 36,000 miles
My vehicle makes strange noise and dash flashes with car showed making slight right turn. The dash displaying coffee cup while driving on highway recall for airbag and seat belts remedy not yet available. Car may be danger to safety.

- Fresno, CA, USA

problem #27

Feb 122020

Corolla 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 24,500 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that the brakes malfunctioned and the vehicle crashed into a 4X4 truck at 25 mph. The whole front was smashed in and the engine was pushed back into the inner cab. The air bags failed to deploy as well as the seat belt pretensioner failed to engage. The contact also stated that the forward collision warning also failed. The contact was transported to the hospital as she had internal bleeding and contusions all over her body. A police report was filed and the vehicle was totaled. The dealer and manufacturer had not been contacted yet. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20V02400 (air bags) a month after the crash. The failure mileage was 24,500. Consumer stated headache but no concussion. Car was totaled.

- Zephyrhills, FL, USA

problem #26

Mar 022020

Corolla

  • miles
Reported in March, Toyota has not provided a replacement/rental during the recall. Very difficult to make progress getting help. Bounced between different departments.

- San Jose, CA, USA

problem #25

Apr 132020

Corolla

  • miles
I have a recall from manufacturer with recall number20tb03 NHTSA recall number20V024 since January 17 2020. And every time I call the dealerships they mention that they don't have the parts.

- Houston, TX, USA

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