2019 Toyota Corolla Airbags Problems
19 owner-reported airbags complaints from NHTSA data
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Airbags Recalls (1)
AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2011-2019 Corolla, 2011-2013 Matrix, 2012-2018 Avalon, and 2013-2018 Avalon Hybrid vehicles. During certain crashes, the air bag electronic control unit (ECU) may malfunction, possibly disabling the deployment of the air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the ECU and install a noise filter between the air bag control module and its wire harness, as necessary, free of charge. Owners were notified of the safety risk beginning March 2, 2020. A second letter notifying owners of the remedy repair will be mailed between March 16, 2020 and June 27, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 20TB03, 20TA03 and 20TA05.
Owner Complaints (19)
Your airbags may not be functioning properly, but the dealer says they only checked the sensor and confirmed it works. Your fuel pump was replaced under recall, but you're still experiencing stuttering, slight stalling, and reduced fuel economy—losing about 194 mpg after each fill-up. A code reader shows two active issues, but no warning lights are on, and Toyota customer service says the system shows everything is okay. Diagnosis will likely require a more thorough inspection of the airbag system itself (not just the sensor) and fuel system diagnostics to identify why the pump replacement didn't resolve the fuel-related symptoms.
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UNKNOWN The vehicle stalled mid turn as I was turning left, my wheel locked up and brakes wouldn’t engage.
While driving on the highway the airbag sensor light came on. I did not hit anything and air bags did not deploy but the light is on showing some issue but I can not get into dealership to check for sometime. There are other recalls on this issue for this same car but not for my particular VIN. Sure seems like a safety issue that Toyota should check out for free to owners.
On February 17, 2024 I was involved in a hit and run. I was T-boned on the passenger side and the front passenger door wouldn't open and no airbags deployed. Later on in February I received a Toyota Airbag Contol Unit Settlement. I haven't ever received an recall information on any recalls for my vehicle.
I had a head on Collison and the air bags did not deploy and should have.
The contact owned a 2019 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 MPH and making a left turn, another vehicle crashed into the passenger side of the vehicle. The vehicle spun, hit a pothole, and landed on the grass on the side of the road. The front driver's side bag failed to deploy. The front passenger's side air bag was deployed through the front passenger seat was not occupied. The contact did not seek medical assistance immediately. The contact drove the vehicle to the side of the road. The contact sustained neck pain, bruises on the left knee and buttocks, and pain on the back of the head. The contact later sought medical assistance. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard, where it was totaled. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 88,000.
Airbag SRS Malfunction light keeps showing up and popped up out of nowhere
Involved in accident, my car hit the car in front and then was rear ended by car behind me. Significant impact and damage to both front and rear. No air bags ever deployed
Hit an embankment and car went 60ft then hit fire hydrant and other objects but drivers side airbag didn’t deploy
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE AT A STOP LIGHT, AT HIGH SPEED ANOTHER VEHICLE REAR ENDED THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE AND PUSHED THE VEHICLE TO THE POINT WHERE HE CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE IN FRONT. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE SEAT BELT FAILED TO RESTRAIN HIM. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED LOW BACK AND NECK INJURIES, THE FRONT PASSENGER HIT HER FACE AGAINST THE DASHBOARD AND SUSTAINED A FRACTURED NOSE, BRUISED LEGS AND ARMS INJURIES BOTH REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE OTHER DRIVER DID NOT SUSTAIN ANY INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A REPAIR TOW SHOP. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE WENT TO ALBERIC MOTORS MITSUBISHI, CARR. PR 1 K.M 30.3 BARRIO, CAGUAS, 00726, PUERTO RICO, AND ASKED FOR A CARFAX REPORT AND WAS INFORMED THAT THEY WERE UNABLE TO PROVIDE HIM WITH THE CARFAX REPORT. THE CONTACT THEN INFORMED THEM OF THE FAILURE AND THAT THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V024000 (AIR BAGS). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 37,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 20V012000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) AND 20V024000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE RECALL REPAIRS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIRS. HERITAGE TOYOTA (1620 SHELBURNE RD, SOUTH BURLINGTON, VT 05403, (802)865-8200), WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE MADE AN ABNORMAL SOUND. THE AIR BAG OFF LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. ADDITIONALLY, WHILE ATTEMPTING TO STOP AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED HOWEVER, THE BRAKING DISTANCE WAS EXTENDED. THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN THE JIM NORTON TOYOTA (9809 S. MEMORIAL DR, TULSA, OK 74133, (918)215-3786, WHERE THE TECHNICIAN TEST DROVE THE VEHICLE AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE PERFORMED AS DESIGNED. THE CONTACT LATER RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 20V012000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) AND 20V024000 (AIR BAGS). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE SAME DEALER AND IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 10,000. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V024000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT CALLED CENTRAL FLORIDA TOYOTA (11020 S ORANGE BLOSSOM TRAIL, ORLANDO, FL 32837), AND IT WAS CONFIRMED THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. CONSUMER STATED VEHICLE IS WAITING TO BE REPAIRED AT TOYOTA OF ORLANDO.*JB
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATIONS OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 20V012000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) AND 20V024000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PARTS FOR THE RECALL REPAIRS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THEY WERE STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT OR IDLE, THE RPMS FLUCTUATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO BE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. NEITHER THE DEALER OR THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 13,395. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.*DT
TOYOTA ME INFORM HACE MS O MENOS UN MES DE QUE EL VEHCULO PRESENTA UN PROBLEMA DE FBRICA MANIFESTANDOME QUE LAS BOLSAS DE AIRE Y CINTURONES DE SEGURIDAD NO FUNCIONAN CORRECTAMENTE, Y QUE TODAVA NO ENCUENTRAN EL REMEDIO PARA DICHO PROBLEMA, LO QUE ME PREOCUPA PORQUE EN EL VEHCULO NOS TRANSPORTAMOS CON MI FAMILIA Y PONE EN PELIGRO NUESTRA VIDA Y LA DE OTROS CONDUCTORES
RECEIVED TWO RECALLS FOR SAFETY FEATURES. RECALL 1/13/20 FUEL PUMP ISSUE THAT MAY CAUSE VEHICLE TO SUDDENLY STALL CAUSING A CRASH. RECALL 1/17/20 ECU RECALL THAT CAN CAUSE AIR BAGS AND SEAT PRETENSIONERS TO NOT DEPLOY IN A CRASH. GOING ON TWO MONTHS WITH NO REMADY. THIS SEEMS UNACCEPTABLE AS ONLY MODE IF TRANSPORTATION WITH CHILDREN, THAT COULD ENCOUNTER A SAFETY RISK AT ANY MOMENT.
ALTHOUGH I HEARD ABOUT THE RECALL IN THE NEWS IN JANUARY 2020 I HAVE NEVER RECEIVED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF THE ISSUES FROM TOYOTA. I STOPPED DRIVING IT IN JANUARY 2020 AND I NEED MY CAR! THEY HAVE NOT REPAIRED IT IN A TIMELY MANNER. I WANT IT REPLACED BY TOYOTA WITH A CAR THAT DOES NOT HAVE RECALLS ON IT.
MY DAUGHTER WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT ON 11/16/2019 @ 11:57AM AND SHE REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE GOING 40 MILES PER HOUR. THE CARS FORWARD COLLISION NOR DID THE CRASH IMMINENT BRAKING SYSTEM WORK. THE SEAT BELTS DID NOT LOCK UP NOR DID THE AIR BAGS DEPLOY CAUSING HER TO HIT THE DASH BOARD AND THE PASSENGER TO HIT HER HEAD ON THE DASH BOARD. SHE HAS BRUISED RIBS, BRUISED STERNUM, LUMBAR STRAIN ETC. THANKFULLY THIS DID NOT RESULT IN SOMETHING WORSE. HOWEVER, THIS SHOULD BE A CONCERN SINCE THERE IS AN ONGOING INVESTIGATION REGARDING THE MALFUNCTION OF THE AIR BAGS NOT DEPLOYING,
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 TOYOTA COROLLA. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A TURN FROM A STOP LIGHT, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS DAMAGED AND TOWED TO A TOW YARD. THE VEHICLE WAS LATER TOWED TO MARK JACOBSON TOYOTA (919-493-5599, LOCATED AT 4516 DURHAM-CHAPEL HILL BLVD, DURHAM, NC 27707) FOR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 15,000.