10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
29 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
19 / 0
Average Mileage:
8,588 miles

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problem #349

Jan 162021

Corolla

  • 89,800 miles
Air bag warning light on the dashboard intermittently come on either while in motion or stopped in gear usually driving

- Indianapolis, IN, USA

problem #348

Jun 152020

Corolla

  • miles
Kindly, my car is Toyota Corolla 2012, I purchased it from saudi arabia, and then I exported it to my mother country ( egypt ). it is manufactured to arab gulf specifications and I am the first owner, I am writing to complain about my car dashboard. Three months ago, I found that the dashboard began to melt and became sticky by the heat of the sun, in addition to; it creates an unsafe glare on the windshield while driving. After searching for a solution to the problem, I found that many costumers have faced the same problem and was solved by Toyota customer satisfaction. Toyota dealership in egypt "Toyota egypt" refused to replace the melting dashboard with a new one because my car is no longer under warranty, but regardless of my car's age, is the dashboard supposed to melt ! therefore, I want to know your response regarding this problem. Knowing that, I do not ever put any materials on the dashboard. Please find the attached photos. Thank you for your kind understanding

- Cairo, AL, USA

problem #347

Sep 222017

Corolla

  • 70,000 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Toyota Corolla. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 13V014000 (air bags, seats). The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated and remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the auto nation dealer located at 4050 veston rd, davie, fl 33331, (954)659-1873, where the recall repair was performed however, the air bag warning light remained illuminated. The contact was concerned because his son drove the vehicle occasionally. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact back to the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.

- Hollywood, FL, USA

problem #346

Jul 152020

Corolla

  • 164,000 miles
My airbag was recalled I got it fixed and now the airbag light is on. I took it back it back to the dealer and they said it has nothing to do with the work they did. I have had this car for 3 years with no lights on and now, after I get the recall fixed, a light comes on and its not related?

- Fairborn, OH, USA

problem #345

Jul 012020

Corolla 4-cyl

  • miles
I brought the vehicle in for a recall repair and it was returned damaged with a piece hanging out. The dealer admitted that they knew there was damage and opted not to tell me. I called corporate Toyota and told them I was concerned the car was not safe to drive because the recall repair was not completed properly and was advised I would need to pay to have it inspected by another dealer and have the recall properly repaired, or I can take it back to the dealer that did not initially perform the repair correctly. I have no confidence that the car is safe to drive since the visible components were not installed properly. The dealer I went to has proven incapable of properly performing this repair. In summary, the recall repair was not properly performed and corporate Toyota advised that I would need to pay for the repair if I take it to a reputable dealer.

- Columbus, IN, USA

problem #344

Jun 212020

Corolla

  • miles
The contact owns a 2012 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving at an unknown high rate of speed, she crashed into a vehicle that had made a full stop on the highway. The air bags did not deploy upon impact. The contact mentioned the vehicle was previously repaired under a passenger side air bag recall. The contact's daughter hit her knee on the bottom part of the dashboard and also hit her chest on the steering wheel she had not sought medical attention. The other driver was not injured in the accident. A police report was not filed. The contact was able to drive the vehicle to her residence after the accident. The manufacturer nor the dealer had been notified of the failure. Upon investigation, the VIN tool showed that the vehicle had been placed under NHTSA campaign number: 20V024000 (air bags). The contact stated that she never received a notice about the recall. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.

- Ft. Worth, TX, USA

problem #343

Jan 172020

Corolla

  • miles
The contact owns a 2012 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that the VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 20V024000 (airbag) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. New country Toyota of clifton park (202 rte 146, mechanicville, NY 12118 (518) 670-4332) was contacted and confirms the parts not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Boston Lake, NY, USA

problem #342

May 082019

Corolla

  • 124,000 miles
Takata recall I was never notified of the recall. I was in an accident and the air bag hit my left arm when it deployed. I found out about the recall after my insurance company completed an evualation on my Toyota carolla. With it not being fixed it may have decreased the value of my car.

- Kannapolis, NC, USA

problem #341

Feb 012019

Corolla

  • miles
2012 Toyota Corolla. Consumer writes in regard to airbag safety recall. And when a replacement will be made available for vehicle

- Greencastle, PA, USA

problem #340

Apr 242019

Corolla

  • 90,000 miles
Was in a front end collision and airbags did not deploy. I T-boned another vehicle.

- Texarkana, AR, USA

problem #339

Apr 062019

Corolla

  • 112,000 miles
Air bag light came on dashboard as well as passenger seat belt light continuously beeping to buckle seat belt. Dealer was unable to identify the problem. They replaced multiple parts and issue came back after 4 months. Dealer now is claiming that air bag inflator is the issue. Recalled parts were replaced previously. Dealer does not seem to be 100% certain what the issue is and is replacing parts at customer's expense.

- Torrance, CA, USA

problem #338

Mar 012019

Corolla

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that the recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 19V005000 (air bags) was received in March of 2019. The dealer (mountain state Toyota, 201 w. 70th ave, denver, co) and the manufacturer were contacted regarding the recall. The contact was informed that the parts needed to repair the defect were not available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. The VIN was unknown.

- Arvada, CO, USA

problem #337

Jul 252016

Corolla

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 Toyota Corolla. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 17V006000 (air bags) and stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time to repair the vehicle. The dealer (Toyota of des moines, 1650 SE 37th, grimes, ia 50111) confirmed that parts were not available to perform a recall repair. The manufacturer was notified. The manufacturer deleted the recall from their database and moved it to takata's website. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Des Moines, IA, USA

problem #336

Oct 012018

Corolla

  • 124,356 miles
I'm having an issue with the airbag system. There are multiple error codes and the dealership can't figure it out. They think it's the airbag module. Toyota has had multiple issues with the airbag system not just the takata. But this issue it disables all the airbags and beeps to buckle your seatbelt. There seems to be a common issue so I'd like you to look into it.

- Waverly, NY, USA

problem #335

Sep 012018

Corolla

  • miles
Talara recall I call to make and appointment about a month ago and they tell me to call me back with the day to bring the car to Toyota I'm still waiting on a call they never make and appointment and never call me please I need to repair my car

- Gretna, LA, USA

problem #334

Jul 312018

Corolla

  • miles
Takata recall took car in to Toyota dealer for new airbag and waited 1/2 day for airbag to be installed. Was told it was completed but I noticed the door still had hollow sound when I closed it after returning home. Checked online with VIN# and it said recall incomplete. Though I filled out survey I received in email regarding servicing of car, it kept bumping me off at the end of the filled out online form. Today I got an email from the rep who did paperwork at Toyota dealership asking me to complete survey. Thats when I decided to check VIN and found it hadn't been serviced at all!!!

- Kapolei, HI, USA

problem #333

Jul 252017

Corolla

  • 45,663 miles
Takata recall called dealer repeatedly. Was told there are "no replacement bags available at this time" could take 2 more years perhaps.what do we do now >

- East Aurora, NY, USA

problem #332

Sep 252017

Corolla

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 Toyota Corolla. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17V006000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Toyota of hollywood in hollywood, Florida 33021 was made aware of the recall and stated that the parts were unavailable. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Hollywood, FL, USA

problem #331

Apr 022018

Corolla

  • 62,000 miles
Takata recall. I want to know if and when my airbag inflator will be recalled. I live in New Jersey, and it gets pretty hot and humid here in the summer, and cool and humid in the winter. The information provided by NHTSA and the press suggests I face the risk of a faulty exploding airbag. It seems that the recall is gambling with the odds that there is less chance of an explosion outside pr, fl, the gulf states, nc and ca. I do not like facing this risk and think NHTSA should order takata and Toyota to replace my airbag inflator with safe equipment. Please let me know what you will do to provide me and all the other car owners facing this risk with a remedy. This risk is, after all, the result of intentional violations by takata and others. I just learned of this risk today in the press. Thank you.

- Metuchen, NJ, USA

problem #330

Jan 012012

Corolla

  • miles
I was instructed not to use my front passenger seat for the past two years because of a faulty airbag tha might kill my kids. So far nothing. When can I get this problem fixed, when can I get replacement airbags, more than 2 years wait.

- Ocala, FL, USA

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