2009 Toyota Corolla
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Air bags is the leading concern among 1,533 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the highest complaint count among 26 Corolla model years with reports.
Of the 2009 reports, 194 involved a crash and 13 involved a fire. 118 people were injured and 2 people died.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleOct 17, 2019
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2010-2016 4Runner, 2003-2006 Tundra, 2003-2013 Corolla, 2009-2010 Corolla Matrix, 2004-2005 RAV4, 2002-2007 Sequoia, 2011-2013 Sienna, 2008-2012 Scion xB, 2008-2009 Lexus IS-F, 2007-2012 Yaris and Lexus ES350, 2010-2017 Lexus GX460, 2002-2010 Lexus SC430, 2006-2012 Lexus IS250 and IS350 and 2010-2015 Lexus IS250C and IS350C vehicles. These vehicles had their driver or passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Toyota will notify owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front driver inflator, front passenger airbag inflator, the airbag assembly, or the front passenger airbag sub-assembly and inflator. The recall began November 20, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are J0A, J0B, and J0C. Lexus' numbers for this recall are JLI, JLJ, and JLK.
Campaign 19V741000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleJan 9, 2018
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2013 Scion xB, Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Sienna, 4Runner, Lexus IS250, IS350, IS250C, IS350C, IS-F, and GX460 vehicles sold, ever registered, in the states of AL, CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MS, SC, TX, PR, AS, GU, the MP (Saipan), and the U.S. VI or "Zone A." Toyota is also recalling certain 2010 Scion xB, Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Yaris, 4Runner, Lexus IS250, IS350, IS250C, IS350C, ES350, IS-F, GX460, and Pontiac Vibe vehicles sold, ever registered, in the states of AZ, AR, DE, DC, IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, MO, NE, NV, NJ, NM, NC, OH, OK, PA, TN, VA, and WV or "Zone B." Toyota is also recalling certain 2009 Scion xB, Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Yaris, Lexus IS250, IS350, ES350, IS-F, and Pontiac Vibe vehicles ever registered in the states of AK, CO, CT, ID, IA, ME, MA, MI, MN, MT, NH, NY, ND, OR, RI, SD, UT, VT, WA, WI, and WY or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Toyota will notify the Toyota, Scion and Lexus owners. General Motors will contact the Pontiac owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, or replace the air bag assembly. The recall began on January 29, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331, or Pontiac customer service at 1-800-762-2737. Toyota's numbers for this recall are "Zone A" Toyota: G0P, Lexus: GLG; "Zone B" Toyota: G0R, Lexus GLH; "Zone C" Toyota: H0A, and Lexus: HLA.
Campaign 18V024000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleJan 9, 2017
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2012 Toyota 4Runner, Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Sienna, Yaris, Scion xB, Lexus ES350, GX460, IS-F, IS250, IS350, IS250C, IS350C, and Lexus LFA vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Toyota is recalling certain 2009 Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Yaris, Yaris HB, Scion xB, Pontiac Vibe, Lexus, ES350, IS250, IS350, and IS-F vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, Toyota is recalling certain 2006-2008 Lexus IS250 and IS350, 2007-2008 Lexus ES350, Toyota Yaris, Yaris HB, and 2008 Lexus IS-F and Scion xB vehicles originally sold, or ever registered in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Toyota will notify the Toyota, Scion and Lexus owners. General Motors will contact the Pontiac owners. Depending on the model, dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator or the air bag assembly, free of charge. The recall began on February 1, 2017. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331, or Pontiac customer service at 1-800-762-2737. Toyota's numbers for final remedy for this campaign are G0P (Toyota Zone A), G0R (Toyota Zone B), H0A (Toyota Zone C), GLG (Lexus Zone A), GLH (Lexus Zone B) and HLA (Lexus Zone C).
Campaign 17V006000 on NHTSA.gov
Seats, front assembly, seat heater/coolerJun 2, 2016
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2005-2011 4Runner, Highlander, Sequoia, and Sienna, 2005-2010 Avalon and Tundra, 2006-2008 Camry Solara, 2006-2010 Highlander hybrid, 2006-2011 Rav4 and Tacoma, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2007-2011 Camry hybrid, 2009-2010 Venza, 2010-2012 Prius, 1988-1990 and 2005-2010 Camry, and 1989 and 2009-2010 Corolla vehicles equipped with aftermarket accessory seat heaters with a copper strand heating element. The electrical wiring in the seat heaters may be damaged when the seat cushion is compressed.
If damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the seat heaters, free of charge, and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory. The recall began on July 14, 2016. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET number for this recall is SET16B.
Campaign 16V396000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleMay 23, 2016
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Scion xB and Lexus IS F, 2009-2011 Toyota Corolla and Corolla Matrix, 2006-2011 Toyota Yaris, Lexus IS250 and Lexus IS350, 2010-2011 Toyota 4Runner, Lexus IS250C, Lexus IS350C and Lexus GX460, 2011 Sienna, 2007-2011 Lexus ES350, and 2009-2010 Pontiac Vibe vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Toyota is recalling certain model year 2008 Scion xB and Lexus IS F, 2007-2008 Toyota Yaris, 2006-2008 Lexus IS250 and Lexus IS350 and 2007-2008 Lexus ES350 vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Vehicles of these model years and models that were not originally sold or ever registered in either Zones A or B are not subject to this safety recall. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Toyota will notify the Toyota and Lexus owners. General Motors will contact the Pontiac owners. Depending on the model, dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator or the air bag assembly, free of charge. The recall began on December 6, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for interim notification for this campaign are G1P (Toyota Zone A), G1R (Toyota Zone B), G2G (Lexus Zone A), and G2H (Lexus Zone B). Toyota's numbers for final remedy for this campaign are G0P (Toyota Zone A), G0R (Toyota Zone B), GLG (Lexus Zone A), and GLH (Lexus Zone B).
Campaign 16V340000 on NHTSA.gov
Visibility, power window devices and controlsOct 22, 2015
Toyota Motor Company (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Tundra, Sequoia, Corolla, Corolla Matrix and Scion xB, 2008-2011 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid, 2007 Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2009 Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2006-2011 RAV4, 2006-2010 Yaris, and 2009-2010 Scion xD and Pontiac Vibe vehicles. During the manufacturing of the Power Window Master Switch (PWMS), grease lubricant may have been inconsistently applied to the sliding electrical contacts.
If the sliding electrical contacts are not protected by lubricant, debris and moisture that get into the switch may cause a short circuit and the switch assembly may overheat and melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the switch, applying a lubricant if no abnormality is found. If abnormality is found, the PWMS circuit board will be replaced, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 20, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is C0M.
Campaign 15V689000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, driver side, inflator moduleApr 9, 2014
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006-2008 RAV4, 2006-2010 Yaris, 2008-2010 Highlander, and 2009-2010 Tacoma, Corolla, Corolla Matrix and General Motors Pontiac Vibe vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the steering column assembly contains electrical connections to the driver's airbag module housed in a spiral cable assembly, which includes a Flexible Flat Cable (FFC). Due to the shape and location of the FFC's retainer, the FFC could become damaged when the steering wheel is turned.
If the FFC is damaged, connectivity to the driver's air bag module could be lost and the air bag deactivated. The failure of the driver's air bag to deploy in the event of a crash that typically necessitates deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver.
Toyota will notify the Toyota vehicle owners, and General Motors will notify the Pontiac Vibe owners. Toyota sent owners an interim notification letter in May 2014 to advise owners of the recall. Toyota will mail owners a second letter when remedy parts are available. General Motors sent Pontiac Vibe owners an Interim letter on June 20, 2014 notifying them that parts are currently unavailable. General Motors sent notices to the Pontiac Vibe owners on September 15, 2014, that a remedy is available. The recall began on October 27, 2014. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331. Owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-762-2737.
Campaign 14V168000 on NHTSA.gov
Visibility, power window devices and controlsOct 10, 2012
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 Camry, Camry Hybrid, RAV4, Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Tundra, Sequoia, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Yaris, Scion xB, Scion xD and Pontiac Vibe vehicles. The power window master switch assemblies in some of these vehicles were built using a less precise process for lubricating the internal components of the switch assemblies. Irregularities in this lubrication process may cause the power window master switch assemblies to malfunction and overheat.
If the switch overheats, it may melt, possibly resulting in a fire.
Toyota will notify its owners, and dealers will inspect the switch and apply a special grease that inhibits heat build up or replace any switch damaged by the defect, free of charge. Toyota owners that experience a problem with a switch should not attempt to make repairs, but should contact their Toyota dealer or the Toyota Customer Experience Center at 1-800-331-4331. General Motors will contact the Pontiac Vibe owners affected by this recall and GM dealers will inspect and repair switches as necessary. Those owners may contact Pontiac Customer Care at 1-800-762-2737.
Campaign 12V491000 on NHTSA.gov
Equipment, other, labelsFeb 3, 2010
SOUTHEAST TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2011 PASSENGER VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.
A DRIVER MAY OVERLOAD A VEHICLE WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SOUTHEAST TOYOTA AT 1-800-301-6859.
Campaign 10V036000 on NHTSA.gov
Equipment, other, labelsFeb 3, 2010
GULF STATES TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 AND JUNE 2, 2008 WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.
THIS DOES NOT MEET THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS.
DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. DEALERS WILL ALSO CORRECT THE OWNER'S MANUAL. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GULF STATES TOYOTA AT 713-580-3300.
Campaign 10V035000 on NHTSA.gov
Vehicle speed control, accelerator pedalJan 27, 2010
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 HIGHLANDER, MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 COROLLA, VENZA AND MATRIX PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL CAN GET STUCK IN THE WIDE OPEN POSITION DUE TO ITS BEING TRAPPED BY AN UNSECURED OR INCOMPATIBLE DRIVER'S FLOOR MAT. THIS RECALL IS AN EXPANSION OF A CAMPAIGN OF 3.8 MILLION OTHER TOYOTA VEHICLES ANNOUNCED IN 2009 FOR THE SAME ISSUE (SEE 09V-388).
A STUCK OPEN ACCELERATOR PEDAL MAY RESULT IN VERY HIGH VEHICLE SPEEDS AND MAKE IT DIFFICULT TO STOP THE VEHICLE, WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH, SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
TOYOTA WILL MODIFY OR REPLACE THE ACCELERATOR PEDALS ON THE SUBJECT VEHICLES. FLOOR SURFACE MODIFICATIONS ARE ALSO BEING CONSIDERED AND WILL BE INCLUDED FOR ANY MODEL FOR WHICH IT IS DEEMED APPROPRIATE. INITIALLY, DEALERS WILL BE INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO RESHAPE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL FOR THE REPAIR. AS REPLACEMENT PARTS WITH THE SAME SHAPE AS THE MODIFIED PEDAL BECOME AVAILABLE, THEY WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE DEALERS FOR THE REPAIR. CUSTOMERS WHO HAVE HAD THE PEDAL RESHAPE REMEDY COMPLETED WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO RECEIVE A NEW PEDAL IF THEY DESIRE, AFTER REPLACEMENT PEDALS BECOME AVAILABLE. IN ADDITION, TOYOTA WILL REPLACE ANY TOYOTA ALL-WEATHER FLOOR MAT IN A SUBJECT VEHICLE WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED MAT, FREE OF CHARGE. FOR THOSE CUSTOMERS WHO HAVE THE PREVIOUS DESIGN ALL-WEATHER FLOOR MAT BUT DO NOT NEED OR WANT THE NEWLY DESIGNED ALL-WEATHER FLOOR MAT, TOYOTA WILL RECOVER THE PREVIOUS DESIGN ALL-WEATHER FLOOR MAT AND REIMBURSE ITS PRICE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN MARCH 30, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.
Campaign 10V023000 on NHTSA.gov
Vehicle speed control, accelerator pedalJan 21, 2010
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 AVALON, MODEL YEAR 2007-2010 CAMRY, MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 COROLLA, COROLLA MATRIX, RAV4, MODEL YEAR 2010 HIGHLANDER, MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 SEQUOIA, AND MODEL YEAR 2007-2010 TUNDRA VEHICLES. DUE TO THE MANNER IN WHICH THE FRICTION LEVER INTERACTS WITH THE SLIDING SURFACE OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL INSIDE THE PEDAL SENSOR ASSEMBLY, THE SLIDING SURFACE OF THE LEVER MAY BECOME SMOOTH DURING VEHICLE OPERATION. IN THIS CONDITION, IF CONDENSATION OCCURS ON THE SURFACE, AS MAY OCCUR FROM HEATER OPERATION (WITHOUT A/C) WHEN THE PEDAL ASSEMBLY IS COLD, THE FRICTION WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS OPERATED MAY INCREASE, WHICH MAY RESULT IN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECOMING HARDER TO DEPRESS, SLOWER TO RETURN, OR, IN THE WORST CASE, MECHANICALLY STUCK IN A PARTIALLY DEPRESSED POSITION.
THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL MAY BECOME HARD TO DEPRESS, SLOW TO RETURN TO IDLE, OR, IN THE WORST CASE, MECHANICALLY STUCK IN A PARTIALLY DEPRESSED POSITION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REINFORCEMENT BAR IN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WHICH WILL ALLOW THE PEDAL TO OPERATE SMOOTHLY. GM WILL NOTIFY OWNERS FOR THE PONTIAC VIBE PLEASE SEE 10V-018. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON FEBRUARY 5, 2010 AND WILL BE COMPLETED ON MARCH 15, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.
Campaign 10V017000 on NHTSA.gov
Service brakes, hydraulic, power assist, vacuumAug 27, 2009
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 SCION XD AND MY 2009-2010 COROLLA, AND COROLLA MATRIX VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 1.8L ENGINE AND ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF ALASKA, COLORADO, IDAHO, ILLINOIS, IOWA, KANSAS, MAINE, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MONTANA, NEBRASKA, NEVADA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW YORK, NORTH DAKOTA, SOUTH DAKOTA, VERMONT, WISCONSIN, AND WYOMING. WHEN DRIVING UNDER CERTAIN UNIQUE CONDITIONS IN EXTREMELY LOW AMBIENT TEMPERATURES, THE INTAKE MANIFOLD SUCTION PORT FOR THE BRAKE VACUUM CAN BECOME BLOCKED DUE TO THE FREEZING OF CONDENSATION RESULTING FROM POSITIVE CRANKCASE VENTILATION.
THIS COULD LEAD TO AN INCREASE IN VEHICLE STOPPING DISTANCE AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR.
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEWLY DESIGNED INTAKE AIR CONNECTOR WHICH WILL RELOCATE THE BRAKE SYSTEM VACUUM PORT. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 21, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.
Campaign 09V338000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: air bags
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Electrical system, Air bags, Structure, May 20, 2010, crash
A YEAR AGO UNDER RAINY WEATHER,DRIVING MY TOYOTA COROLLA S/09 WHEN APPROACHING THE HIGHWAY EXIT I LOST CONTROL OF THE CAR BEFORE TURNING OUT TO THE MAIN WAY. I CRASHED WITH THE HIGHWAY BAR AND THE LEFT SIDE OF THE CAR GOT DAMAGE, NO AIRBAGS CAME OUT, HOWEVER I DRIVE IT LIKE THAT TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY ASSIST FOR THE WHOLE REPARATION AND DEAL WITH THE INSURANCE. MY DEDUCTIBLE WAS $1000 AMONG THE REPARATION. WEEKS LATER THEY CALLED ME TO PICK UP THE CAR, NOTICING THE LIGHTS FROM THE BOARD DIDN'T TURN ON. GETTING BACK TO GARAGE.THEN 6 MONTHS LATER THE HARNESS WAS REPORTED AS NON PROPERLY REPAIR WHEN AN ENGINE LIGHT TURNS ON AND I GOT BACK TO THE DEALER. THEY DID REPARATION BACK WITH THE INSURANCE AS PART OF THE ACCIDENT REPARATION. THEY WERE ALL SENDING EACH OTHER AND NO ONE GAVE ANY ANSWER ABOUT WAS GOING ON WITH THE CAR. LATER, I DECIDE TO SELL THE CAR BY OWNER OR TRADE FOR ANOTHER, NOTICING THAT ALL THE MECHANICS I'D VISITED INCLUDING OTHER DEALERS ARE TELLING ME THAT THE CARE IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE DUE TO A FRAME DAMAGE THAT WAS NEVER REPORTED TO ME AFTER THE ENTIRE REPARATION, AND IS NOT IN THE PAPERS. I DID ALL THE RECALLS SUGGESTED BY TOYOTA THIS YEAR, BUT I'M STILL DRIVING A CAR THAT SHOULD BE REPORTED AS A TOTAL LOST DUE TO THE DAMAGE SUFFERED AT THE ACCIDENT. ADJUSTER SAID THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG AT REPARATION AND THAT PEOPLE FROM THE DEALER COULDN'T SAY THE CAR WASN'T PROPERLY REPAIRED. I'M STILL PAYING FOR THE CAR, THE INCREMENT OF THE INSURANCE, AND NOBODY AT TOYOTA CARES ABOUT THE FRAME DAMAGE ISSUE. AT THE LAST REPARATION DUE TO THE HARNESS, THEY DIDN'T GAVE ANY WORK PAPER SAYING THEY GET RID OF PRINTER PAPER. THINGS SHOULDN'T BE LIKE THIS WHEN SAFETY IS FIRST THING WHEN DRIVING A CAR. *TR
Air bags, May 11, 2010, crash
AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY IN AN ACCIDENT INVOLVING A HEAD ON CRASH AT 70 MPH FRONT AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. CAR WAS SMASHED AGAINST CONCRETE MEDIAN BARRIER TWICE AND SIDE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONSUMER STATED ANOTHER VEHICLE CAUSED THE ACCIDENT WHEN IT CUT IN FRONT OF A TRACTOR TRAILER. THAT VEHICLE THEN SPUN AROUND AND HIT THE CONSUMER HEAD ON. THE CONSUMERS VEHICLE THEN SPUN OUT OF CONTROL AND HIT THE CONCRETE MEDIAN BARRIER AND WAS TOSSED AROUND AND HIT THE BARRIER A SECOND TIME BEFORE FINALLY STOPPING IN THE FAR LEFT EMERGENCY LANE. UPDATED IVOQ 06/18/10. *JB *TR
Air bags, Apr 22, 2010, crash
MY WIFE WAS RECENTLY IN AN ACCIDENT WHILE DRIVING A 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA IN PRINCETON NJ. SHE MENTIONED THAT SHE STOPPED AT THE STOP SIGN AND PRESUMABLY TRIED TO MOVE FORWARD A BIT SO THAT SHE CAN SEE THE TRAFFIC ON THE MAIN ROAD, TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN AND NEXT THING SHE REALIZED WAS THAT SHE WAS ON MIDDLE OF THE MAIN ROAD HIT BY A FLATBED TRUCK. SHE IS NOT SURE HOW IT HAPPENED. THE CAR SUFFERED GOOD DAMAGE TO THE FRONT LEFT SIDE NEAR THE TIRES AND BASED ON THE AUTOBODY, IT IS GOING TO BE A HIGH DOLLAR REPAIR. DURING THE ACCIDENT: 1) THE SEATBELT TIGHTENED STRONG ENOUGH TO BRAKE HER LEFT CLAVICLE BONE IN HER SHOULDER. 2) THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THIS IS MY BIGGEST CONCERN. DUE TO THIS ACCIDENT SHE RECEIVED A TRAFFIC TICKET. THIS MODEL OF THE CAR WAS PART OF THE RECENT ACCELERATOR PEDAL RECALL AND I GOT IT FIXED MARCH 2010. I CANNOT STOP WONDERING IF THAT ISSUE, EVENTHOUGH CONSIDERED AS FIXED, HAD SOMETHING TO DO WITH THE CAR ACCELERATING FASTER ON TO THE ROAD THAN EXPECTED. MY WIFE THINKS SHE HIT THE ACCELERATOR SLOWLY TO MOVE AHEAD A BIT TO BETTER SEE THE TRAFFIC ON THE MAIN ROAD. I HAVE DRIVEN HER CAR IN THE PAST AND DID NOT NOTICE ANY ISSUES RELATED TO THIS RECALL BEFORE THE FIX. I AM NOT BLAMING THIS ON THIS ISSUE, HOWEVER, I CANT STOP WONDERING IF THAT MAY HAVE PLAYED A ROLE. AND MY BIGGER ISSUE IS THAT THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CAR IS IN A BODY SHOP IN NJ AND I CAN SHARE PHOTOS IF NEEDED. *TR
Electrical system, Air bags, Vehicle speed control, Apr 5, 2010
2009 TOYOTA COROLLA WITH UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. CONSUMER STATES THAT SHE AND HER HUSBAND ARE NOT HAPPY WITH THE CORRECTIONS. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PARK. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS RETURNED, THE WORD CHECK APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD, THEN IT WENT OUT AND THE SRS LIGHT ILLUMINATED. *JB
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Air bags, Mar 19, 2010, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH AND THEN APPLYING THE BRAKES THE VEHICLE DID NOT STOP CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE CONTACT HIT HER HEAD ON THE DRIVER SIDE WINDOW DUE TO THE AIR BAGS NOT DEPLOYING. THE CONTACT WENT TO THE EMERGENCY ROOM. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED. THE CONTACT STATED THE FAULTY BRAKES ARE DUE TO THE RECALL REPAIR FOR THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL THAT WAS PERFORMED ON HER VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 11,500.
Steering, Air bags, Service brakes, Electric, Mar 9, 2010, crash
I WAS DRIVING IN A PARKING LOT ON THE MAIN DRIVEWAY LEADING OUT OF PARKING LOT. I WAS STUCK BY A TRUCK IN THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE. THE OTHER DRIVERS TRUCK STRUCK MY BACK WHEEL TAKING MOST OF THE IMPACT. WHEEL PHYSICALLY LOOKS STRAIGHT AND DOES NOT SHOW ANY WOBBLE WHEN WATCHING IT DRIVE. NO AIRBAGS DEPLOYED YET I COULD NOT STEER OR BRAKE MY VEHICLE. ALMOST AS IF EVERYTHING FROZE WHEN I WAS IMPACTED. VEHICLES POWER WAS STILL ON BUT NOTHING WORKED AFTER IMPACT. I ENDED UP CRASHING INTO SHOPPING CARTS AND CURB AFTER IMPACT BECAUSE I COULD NOT STOP. THIS COULD HAVE BEEN A DISASTER IF I WAS NOT IN A PARKING LOT. I WOULD BE DEAD IF THIS WAS ON A HIGHWAY. *TR
Air bags, Vehicle speed control, Mar 8, 2010, crash
MY CAR IS A 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA LE IT WAS DRIVEN ON OCTOBER 31, 2009 WHEN THE GAS PEDAL SPED UP AND CRASHED TOWARDS THE FRONT VEHICLE. A POLICE REPORT. AFTER THIS OCCURRED AROUND JAN. 2010 I HEARD THE COROLLAS WERE DOING A RECALL ABOUT THE GAS PEDAL AND I FIGURED THATS WHAT HAPPENED TO ME. I CONTACTED TOYOTA AND ITS BEEN THREE WEEKS SINCE I LAST HEARD FROM THEM. THERE IS A CLAIM OPENED BUT I DONT KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT MY CAR OR WHATS GOING TO HAPPEN. *TR
Air bags, Feb 25, 2010, crash
2009 TOYOTA COROLLA S WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. *DT THE CONSUMER STATED ANOTHER VEHICLE HIT THE DRIVER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. DUE TO THE HIGH IMPACT FROM THE OTHER VEHICLE THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS DRAGGED ABOUT 22 FEET TO THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ROAD AND HIT AGAINST THE CONCRETE CURB AND A SIGN POLE WHICH WAS ANOTHER HUGE IMPACT TO THE FRONT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. *JB
Steering, Visibility, Air bags, Vehicle speed control, Equipment, Feb 18, 2010, crash
THIS IS A FOLLOW UP TO A PREVIOUS COMPLAINT. I FELT COMPELLED TO DO SO AFTER READING OTHER ISSUES PEOPLE WERE HAVING WITH THERE TOYOTA COROLLAS (S). I PURCHASED THIS CAR JUNE 1ST 2009. THREE WEEKS AFTER PURCHASE I NOTICED SOMETHING WAS WRONG WITH THE PAINT. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERS, THE SERVICE DEPT MANAGER LOOKED AT IT AND SAID IT WAS DUE TO THE ENVIRONMENT, THE SALES GUY TOLD ME IT WAS DUE TO TREE SAP AND THE THIRD TIME I TOOK IT THE SALES MANAGER SAID IT WAS FROM BIRD CRAP ( IT'S GARAGED MOST OF THE TIME). WEEKS LATER I WAS HIT BY A CONCRETE TRUCK, AT FIRST THOUGHT IT WAS THE TRUCKS FAULT BUT NOT REAL SURE NOW BECAUSE OF THE DIFFICULT STEERING WITH THIS CAR. AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT THERE WAS NO AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. I HAD THE CAR REPAIRED BY A PRIVATE SHOP, THEY COULDN'T UNDERSTAND WHY THE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. WHILE MY CAR WAS THERE THEY LOOKED AT THE PAINT. I HAVE A BLACK CAR WITH LARGE WHITE SPOTS AND WAS TOLD THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE CLEAR COAT AND IT WOULD COST AROUND 4,000 TO FIX IT. I AGAIN WENT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THIS TIME THAT'S WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU BUY A BLACK CAR. I HAVE FILED A COMPLAINT WITH TOYOTA AND WE ALL KNOW WHERE THAT HAS GOT ME. I FILED A COMPLAINT WITH THE CONSUMER COMPLAINT AGENCY AND TOYOTA FAILED TO RESPOND. BOY, FOR A RELIABLE CARE THE ONLY THING I CAN RELY ON IS POOR QUALITY AND A DEATH TRAP. I HAVE A DODGE AND WILL DRIVE IT BEFORE THIS DEATH TRAP. GOOD LUCK TRYING TO DO A LANE CHANGE AND LOOKING INTO THE BLIND SPOTS. I HAVE ALMOST HIT CARS ON MY RIGHT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO DO A LANE CHANGE MORE TIMES THAN I CAN COUNT. *TR
Air bags, Feb 5, 2010, crash
AIR BAGS NOT DEPLOYING IN CAR THAT FLIPPED OVER AND LOST CONTROL OF CAR. CAR WAS TOTALED. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Air bags, Vehicle speed control, Feb 5, 2010, crash
ABOUT 5:30PM ON THURSDAY EVENING (2/4/10), I WAS DRIVING HOME N ON SILVER LAKE BLVD & 36 ST. IT WAS LIGHTLY SNOWING, THE STREETS WERE WET AND SLIPPERY, AND I WAS DRIVING UNDER 15/MPH GOING DOWNHILL. AS I PRESSED THE BRAKES, THE CAR WENT FASTER, AND DID NOT STOP UNTIL I BADLY HIT THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME AND WENT OVER THE CURB. MY CAR IS A 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA. ABOUT 2-3 MONTHS AGO, TOYOTA SENT ME A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE BRAKES, MUCH BEFORE THE NATIONWIDE TOYOTA RECALL HIT THE MEDIA. AND NOW, EVEN AFTER I DID RECALL A FEW MONTHS AGO, THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THAT SUCH A BRAKE-RELATED INCIDENT HAS HAPPENED TO ME EVER SINCE THE RECALL. I FEEL THAT THIS ACCIDENT IS RELATED TO ANOTHER BRAKE DEFECT OF THE NEWLY-REPLACED/ALTERED BRAKES, AND WOULD KINDLY ASK FOR IT TO BE FURTHER INVESTIGATED. *TR
Electrical system, Air bags, Jan 19, 2010, crash
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE BATTERY EXPLODED AFTER THE CRASH BUT DID NOT CAUSE A FIRE, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO BE DESTROYED. THE DRIVER HIT THE OTHER VEHICLE AT A SPEED OF LESS THAN 20 MPH. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT IS AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS CURRENTLY AWAITING A RESPONSE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 11,800.
Steering, Suspension, Air bags, Dec 15, 2009, crash
I WAS DRIVING 15 MPH IN 33 DEGREE TEMP. I GAVE IT A LITTLE GAS AT THE BOTTOM OF A SMALL HILL AND MY CAR WENT IN TO A FISH TAIL. I CORRECTED THIS ABOUT 6 TIMES BEFORE I COULD NOT RECOVER. MY CAR HIT THE DITCH ON THE PASSENGER SIDE AND FLIPPED ON IT'S ROOF. PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT MY WHEEL WOULD ALMOST TAKE CONTROL OF THE CAR BETWEEN ABOVE 30 MPH. THE CAR WOULD SWERVE ALL OVER MY LANE. I THOUGHT THIS WAS JUST ME, NOW I SEE MANY OTHERS HAVE THIS PROBLEM ALSO. QUESTION BEING..... COULD THE ALIGNMENT BE OFF ENOUGH FROM THE EPS PROBLEMS THAT IT COULD HAVE MADE IT POSSIBLE THAT MY CAR WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN RECOVERABLE FROM? I WOULD LIKE TOYOTA TO LOOK IN TO THIS TO DETERMINE THE PROBLEM BEFORE ANOTHER FAMILY OF 5 ENDS UP UPSIDE DOWN IN A DITCH. *TR
Air bags, Vehicle speed control, Dec 1, 2009, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA. WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO RAPIDLY INCREASE ITS SPEED. EVEN AFTER REPEATED BRAKE APPLICATION THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP. CONSEQUENTLY THE CONSUMERS MOTHER CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE DRIVER WAS INJURED AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS BEING INSPECTED BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY. HE DID NOT CONTACT THE DEALER OR THE MANUFACTURER. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 2,500. UPDATED 12/15/09 *BF UPDATED 01/19/10 *BF ( SON ON BEHALF OF HIS MOTHER). UPDATED 01/20/10.*JB..UPDATED 12/03/14 *BF UPDATED 5/11/15 *JS
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Air bags, Sep 8, 2009, crash
DEAR SIRS, I HAD A MECHANICAL FAILURE CAUSED VEHICLE COLLISION WHERE TWO SAFETY HAZARDS SHOULD CALL PUBLIC ALERT. ON AUG. 24, 2009 AS I TRAVELED ON HIGHWAY 93 SOUTH, I SAW THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME TOOK A SUDDEN SLOW-DOWN OR STOP, ABOUT 30 FEET IN DISTANCE, EVEN AS I FLOORED THE BRAKE PEDAL, MY 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA DID NOT HAVE ANY BRAKE FUNCTION AT ALL, EVEN NOT A RESISTANCE FORCE AT THE PEDAL. MY VEHICLE REARED ANOTHER VEHICLE INSIDE THE TUNNEL OF 93 SOUTH, UNDER NORMAL TRAVEL SITUATION: ROAD SURFACE AND LIGHTING. AND THEN BEFORE THE DEPLOYED AIRBAG FROM THE DRIVING COLUMN COULD HAVE BLOCKED MY BODY MOVEMENT FORWARD , IT EXPLODED, THE INSIDE OF MY VEHICLE FILLED WITH SMOKE AND FUNNY SMELLS. FORTUNATELY, NOBODY GOT SERIOUS INJURED IN THE COLLISION. SINCE MY COROLLA IS A NEW CAR UNDER 4900 MILES, THIS WAS THE ONLY TIME I EXPERIENCE THE SUDDEN MECHANICAL FAILURES. MY INSURANCE COMPANY, METROPOLITAN PROPERTY, HAS INSPECTED THE VEHICLE, BUT DID NOT SPECIFY ANY MECHANICAL FAILURES. TOYOTA NORTH AMERICA ALSO HAD THEIR PERSONNEL INSPECTED THE VEHICLE UPON RECEIVED MY REPORT TO THEM, BUT THEY MAY NOT TAKE ANY RESPONSIBILITY TO PASS THE INFORMATION TO THE PUBLIC, AS THERE IS ALSO LIABILITY ISSUE WITHIN. SO FAR NO REPAIR WORK HAS BEEN DONE TO THE VEHICLE, YET. THE SIMULTANEOUS FAILURES OF BOTH BRAKES AND AIRBAG COULD BE VERY SERIOUS SAFETY HAZARDS, PLEASE TAKE NOTE OF THIS CASE AND MAKE IT AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC. IF POSSIBLE, I WOULD APPRECIATE IT IF YOU COULD, OR LET SOME THIRD-PARTY MECHANIC TO, HAVE MY VEHICLE INSPECTED. THANKS. *TR
Air bags, Mar 26, 2009
LAST DECEMBER IN A TOTAL LOSS ACCIDENT WITH MY 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA ANY OF THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED AS A RESULT I HAD STITCHES ON MY HEAD. *TR
Steering, Air bags, Service brakes, Electric, Sep 24, 2008, crash
I WAS DRIVING STRAIGHT ON THE MASS PIKE IN FRAMINGHAM, MA, AND MY CAR BEGAN TO LOSE CONTROL. I NEITHER HIT ANYTHING NOR DID I LOSE CONTROL OF THE CAR. THE BRAKES STOPPED WORKING AND I COULD NOT TURN THE STEERING WHEEL. THIS RESULTED IN MY CAR SWERVING OUT OF CONTROL, HITTING THE BARRIER AND FLIPPING OVER. MY CAR LANDED DIRECTLY ON TOP OF 2 OF THE 6 AIR BAGS I HAVE IN MY CAR, AND NOT ONE AIRBAG DEPLOYED AFTER BARREL ROLLING MY CAR. MY CAR IS NOW TOTALED AND I AM UNDERGOING PHYSICAL THERAPY FOR SEVERE WHIPLASH TO MY BACK AND NECK. MY INSURANCE COMPANY HAS CONSIDERED THE ACCIDENT A HUMAN ERROR, YET I DID NOTHING TO CAUSE THE ACCIDENT. MY FRIEND WHO HAS BEEN A CAR MECHANIC FOR OVER 20 YEARS FEELS THAT IT WAS A MECHANICAL FLAW ON THE VEHICLE, AND DOES NOT SEE HOW THE ACCIDENT COULD HAVE BEEN CAUSED BY ME. I WOULD LIKE TO TALK TO SOMEONE REGARDING A POSSIBLE MANUFACTURER'S ERROR ON MY NEW BUT TOTALED 09 TOYOTA COROLLA. *TR