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
1,533 reports, newest first.
Air bags, Aug 21, 2017
I HAVE CONTACTED MY LOCAL DEALER WHO SAYS THE PARTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THIS RECALL. IN LOOKING AT THE WEB SITE JAN. 9, 2017 IS THE DATE LISTED THIS RECALL WAS ANNOUNCED. IT IS NOW AUG. 21, AND MY INSURANCE PROVIDER IS SAYING MY COVERAGE MAY BE INCREASED IF THIS RECALL IS NOT TAKEN CARE OF. WHAT ARE MY OPTIONS?? I RECEIVED A CARD IN THE MAIL ON 8/19/17 FROM THE DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA WHICH SAYS I SHOULD MAKE AN APPOINTMENT WITH MY LOCAL RETAILER TO REPAIR THIS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. THEY CAN'T REPAIR IF THEY DON'T HAVE THE PARTS!
Air bags, Aug 21, 2017
TAKATA RECALL NOTHING HAS HAPPENED YET, BUT THERE IS A RECALL GOING ON WITH MY AIRBAGS (SHRAPNEL FROM AIRBAGS), THAT HAS NOT BEEN ADDRESSED IN OVER 1 YEAR. I STILL OWN THIS CAR AND USE IT EVERYDAY, AND I AND MY PASSENGERS ARE PUT AT RISK EVERY TIME, SPECIFICALLY IF THE AIRBAGS WERE TO DEPLOY. TOYOTA HAS NOT DONE ANYTHING ABOUT IT EXCEPT TO SEND A LETTER THAT IT WILL BE REMEDIED SOON WHICH WAS SENT 1 YEAR AGO. ADDITIONALLY, I RECEIVED A AUTO AIRBAG SETTLEMENT NOTICE, BUT AM NOT ELIGIBLE BECAUSE I STILL OWN THE CAR! THIS IS RIDICULOUS. TOYOTA NEEDS TO PRIORITIZE BY OWNERS OF VEHICLES THAT CAN CURRENTLY STILL RECEIVE INJURY OR DEATH FIRST OVER THOSE THAT HAD PREVIOUSLY OWNED/LEASED THE CAR AND WERE THEREFORE ONLY POTENTIALLY AT RISK. TOYOTA IS PUTTING MY LIFE, AND MY PASSENGERS' LIVES AT RISK, EVERY DAY, AND THEY DO NOTHING ABOUT IT. NOTHING HAS HAPPENED YET, BUT WHY AM I BEING PUT AT RISK FOR SOMETHING THAT IS NOT MY FAULT, AND SHOULD BE REMEDIED BY THE SELLER AS I AM THE CONSUMER? WHY SHOULD THIS EVEN BE ABOUT SOMETHING THAT HAS HAPPENED, WHY ISN'T IT ABOUT PREVENTION AND NOT HAVING TO BE FEARFUL THAT EVERY TIME I DRIVE MY CAR, THAT IF I GET INTO AN ACCIDENT THAT I AND ANY OF MY PASSENGERS MAY DIE BECAUSE SHRAPNEL WILL DEPLOY FROM THE VERY SAME AIRBAGS THAT WERE MEANT TO KEEP US SAFE?
Air bags, Aug 21, 2017
I AM UNABLE TO DRIVE MY CAR BECAUSE OF I AM AFRAID OF THE AIR BAG EXPLODING. I HAVE CALLED VARIOUS DEALERSHIPS AND I KEEP GETTING THE RUN A AROUND. I NEED TO BE ABLE TO USE MY VEHICLE ASAP. MY GRANDS AND I HAVE NOT BEEN ANYWHERE THIS SUMMER BECAUSE WE ARE WAITING FOR THIS PART. I CAN GO TO ANY DEALERSHIP IN GEORGIA THATS WITHIN 100 MILES OF STONE MOUNTAIN
Air bags, Aug 19, 2017
TAKATA RECALL. "REMEDY NOT AVAILABLE"! TAKATA/TOYOTA HAS FAILED TO REMEDY THE SAFETY RECALL FOR MY VEHICLE IN A TIMELY MANNER. THE VIDEO ON NHTSA SITE SUGGESTS SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH CAN OCCUR UPON CRASH/IMPACT DUE TO TAKATA DEFECT. "TIMELY MANNER" WOULD BE IMMEDIATE REPAIR'PARTS AVAILABLE IN ALL STATES FOR ALL VEHICLES. I RECEIVED NOTIFICATION LAST YEAR 2016, IT IS NOW AUG. 2017 AND I AM STILL UNABLE TO ESCAPE POSSIBLE INJURY OR DEATH BECAUSE TAKATA HAS FAILED. I LIVE IN VERY HOT HUMID CONDITIONS IN SOUTHERN ILLINOIS/ST. LOUIS. IS TODAY THE DAY I OR OCCUPANT DIE FROM AN AIRBAG THAT IS SUPPOSED TO SAVE LIVES? FORTUNATELY I HAVE NOT HAD A CRASH WITH THE VEHICLE, SO I HAVE NOT YET EXPERIENCED THE LIFE THREATENING CONDITION CAUSED BY THE DEFECT. FORTUNATELY I AM STILL ALIVE TO FILE A COMPLAINT'WILL I OR MY PASSENGERS BE HERE TOMORROW? TAKATA AND TOYOTA NEED TO FIGURE OUT THE ANSWER TO THAT QUESTION. SINCE LATE LAST YEAR (2016) RECALL INSTRUCTIONS ARE TO NOT RIDE WITH A PASSENGER. AND IT IS NOW AUGUST OF 2017'PEOPLE HAVE FAMILIES, FRIENDS, ONE LIFE TO LIVE'AND NEED TO USE THEIR PASSENGER SEAT! THEIR DELAY IN FIXING IS BEYOND NEGLIGENT. TOYOTA DEALERS ARE DISABLING AIRBAGS AND PUT "DO NOT SIT HERE STICKER" IN CARS? I AM MAKING A CAR PAYMENT'THEIR SOLUTION TO NOT USE OF MY CAR. I AM FORMALLY REQUESTING THAT IN ADDITION TO REPAIR THAT TAKATA/TOYOTA PAY OF MY CAR PAYMENT FROM TIME OF FIRST NOTICE AND UNTIL THEY HAVE REPAIRED MY CAR. THEY ARE CAUSING DAILY WORRY AND STRESS- IS TODAY THE DAY I GET INJURED OR DIE TODAY FROM A SHRAPNEL-SHOOTING INFLATOR? I HAVE BEEN A LOYAL TOYOTA OWNER. I WOULD PLAN ON ANOTHER TOYOTA IN THE FUTURE'BUT WHAT IS TOYOTA/TAKATA DOING FOR ME'EXCEPT ENDANGERING MYSELF AND MY FAMILY. BY DEC. 2016 THERE WERE AT LEAST 11 DEATHS AND 184 INJURIES. THOSE NUMBERS WILL TURN OUT HIGHER. THEY ARE FAILING TO FIX THE PROBLEM!
Air bags, Aug 19, 2017
TAKATA RECALL FOR MY TOYOTA COROLLA WAS ISSUED IN JANUARY 2017 AND THERE IS STILL NO REMEDY AVAILABLE TO FIX IT. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS MATTER AND I FEEL THERE SHOULD BE A REMEDY IMMEDIATELY. IT IS UNREASONABLE TO SIMPLY SAY DON'T DRIVE YOUR CAR OR USE THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT UNTIL THE PROBLEM IS FIXED. THIS NEEDS TO BE FIXED NOW OR MORE PEOPLE WILL BE HURT OR KILLED.
Air bags, Aug 18, 2017
I MADE THE APPT TO HAVE THE AIRBAG RECALL TAKEN CARE OF, AND THE DEALERSHIP MADE THE APPT FOR ME. KOLOSSO TOYOTA OF APPLETON, WI ON COLLEGE AVENUE. WHEN I CALLED TO ASK IF IT WAS DONE, THEY SAID THEY DON'T HAVE THE PARTS AND DON'T KNOW WHEN THEY WILL GET THEM. I HAVE A CAR WITH A DANGEROUS AIRBAG RECALL AND NO WAY TO FIX THE PROBLEM.
Air bags, Other or unspecified, Aug 18, 2017
"TAKATA RECALL" I'M NOT MAKING A COMPLAINT BECAUSE THEY EXPLODED, YET...ALTHOUGH, I HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED THAT THEY COULD EXPLODE, SO ESSENTIALLY, THIS MAKES MY VEHICLE INOPERABLE SINCE NOTIFICATION AND MAKES ME INELIGIBLE TO WORK USING MY VEHICLE. FURTHERMORE, ACCORDING TO THE MANUFACTURERS NOTES: IT IS SUGGESTED THAT I FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE NHTSA. PER : IF THE MANUFACTURER HAS FAILED OR IS UNABLE TO REMEDY THIS SAFETY RECALL FOR YOUR VEHICLE IN A TIMELY MANNER, PLEASE CONTACT THE NHTSA VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT: 1-888-327-4236 OR TTY: 1-800-424-9153 OR FILE AN ONLINE COMPLAINT WITH NHTSA.
Air bags, Aug 18, 2017
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V006000 (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 GATES TOYOTA (LOCATED AT 640 W IRELAND RD, SOUTH BEND, IN 46614) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE AND IT WOULD BE SEVERAL MORE MONTHS BEFORE THE PART BECAME AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
Air bags, Aug 17, 2017
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V006000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT CALLED JOSEPH AIRPORT TOYOTA AT (937) 898-8060 (LOCATED AT 1180 W NATIONAL RD, VANDALIA, OH 45377) WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Air bags, Aug 17, 2017
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V006000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE LOCAL DEALER (CLASSIC TOYOTA, 8510 TYLER BLVD, MENTOR, OH 44060) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WOULD BE AVAILABLE IN JANUARY OF 2018. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
Air bags, Aug 17, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V006000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER (NASSIEF TOYOTA/FORD/HYUNDAI IN JEFFERSON, OHIO) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND WAS NOT ABLE TO CONFIRM WHEN THE PARTS WERE TO BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. ...UPDATED 10/19/17 *BF UPDATED 10/25/2017*JS
Air bags, Aug 16, 2017
TAKATA RECALL. TOYOTA SENT ME ARECALL LETTER AT THE BEGINNING OF THE YEAR 2017 SAYING THEY HAD NO FIX AND I SHOULDN'T USE PASSENGER FRONT SEAT. WHEN I DIDN'T HEAR FROM THEM AGAIN FOR SEVERAL MONTHS I CALLED THEIR CUSTOMER SERVICE AND WAS TOLD THERE WAS NO FIX FOR MY CAR UNTIL DECEMBER 2017. ANY TOYOTA DEALER WOULD GIVE ME A FREE RENTAL CAR. WHEN I CALLED THE DEALER I WAS TOLD I WOULD HAVE TO LEAVE MY CAR AT THE DEALERSHIP AND IT WOULD BE PARKED OUTSIDE WITH NO SHELTER. I LIVE IN PHOENIX AZ AND I KNOW WHAT THE SUN DOES TO PAINT, TIRES, AND EVEN INTERIOR OF CARS. SO THAT IS AN UNACCEPTABLE OFFER. SINCE I REALLY NEED FULL USE OF MY CAR I CALLED CUSTOMER SERVICE AGAIN TODAY, AUGUST 16, 2017. THEY STILL DO NOT OFFER AN ACCEPTABLE SOLUTION. THE RECALL LETTER STATED THAT I COULD FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE HTSA IF I FELT TOYOTA IS UNABLE TO REMEDY THE DEFECT WITHIN A RESONABLE TIME.
Air bags, Aug 15, 2017
TAKATA RECALL THIS FIX HAS NOT BEEN MADE AVAILABLE TO ME. THE SAFETY OF MY FAMILY RIDING IN THIS VEHICLE IS IMPORTANT. I SHOULD BE ABLE TO USE THIS VEHICLE SAFELY WITHOUT CONCERN FOR MY WELFARE IN AN ACCIDENT.
Air bags, Aug 15, 2017
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (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 VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MAGNUSSEN'S TOYOTA OF PALO ALTO (690 SAN ANTONIO RD, PALO ALTO, CA 94306, (650) 494-2200), BUT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE REPAIR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Air bags, Aug 15, 2017
SO ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE CAR THE AIR BAG LIGHT IS ALWAYS ON EVEN WHEN THE CAR ISN'T ON. I WENT TO THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP AND STATED THE PROBLEM THAT I HAD AND THEY INSISTED THAT I HAD TO PAY, WHEN I GOT A LETTER FROM TOYOTA REMEDY NOTICE STATING THAT STYE CAN COVER FOR FIXING THE AIR BAG LIGHT. I HAVE THE LETTER WITH ME DIRECTLY FROM TOYOTA. SO I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY I HAVE TO PAY FOR IT WHEN I GO TO THE DEALERSHIP. THIS ABSOLUTELY MAKES NO SENSE AND I FEEL LIKE THEY ARE PURPOSELY TRYING TO MAKE MONEY OFF OF ME. WHEN I HAVE A LETTER FROM TOYOTA STATING THEY CAN PAY FOR THE DAMAGE.
Air bags, Aug 15, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 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. ROHRICH TOYOTA OF PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA WAS MADE AWARE OF THE RECALL AND STATED THE CONTACT WOULD BE NOTIFIED ONCE THE PARTS BECAME AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND STATED THAT THE PARTS WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE AROUND DECEMBER OF 2017. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
Air bags, Aug 15, 2017
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V006000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE LOCAL DEALER (PRIORITY TOYOTA, 2000 WALTHALL CENTER DRIVE CHESTER, VA 23831) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. UPDATED 10/17/17*LJ *TR
Air bags, Aug 14, 2017
TAKATA RECALL: NO ACCIDENT AS YET, BUT FEARFUL TO HAVE PASSENGERS IN MY CAR UNTIL THE AIRBAGS ARE FIXED. I AM A SENIOR CAREGIVER, CAR PAID FOR, LOW MILEAGE. I NEED THE CAR TO TRANSPORT MY HUSBAND TO APPTS AND CLINICS AND NOW WORRY ABOUT SAFETY. MY VIN # IS ON THE MATCHED LIST AND I LIVE IN A HOT, HUMID CLIMATE.
Air bags, Aug 14, 2017
TAKATA RECALL I HAVE RECEIVED NOTIFICATION FROM AUTO AIRBAG SETTLEMENT ABOUT "TAKATA RECALL", SEEMS MY VIN NUMBER MATCHED WITH AN ELIGIBLE SUBJECT VEHICLE. IF THERE IS A ISSUE WITH AIR BAG IT NEED TO BE RESOLVED.
Air bags, Aug 11, 2017
TAKATA RECALL - WAS NOTIFIED IN JANUARY 2017 BY TOYOTA THAT THERE IS A RECALL ON MY VEHICLE. TO DATE, THERE IS NO REMEDY YET. THEY RECOMMEND NOT PUTTING ANYONE IN FRONT PASSENGER SEAT. I HAVE 5 PEOPLE (INCLUDING MYSELF) I AM REQUIRED TO TRANSPORT IN MY VEHICLE. THEY SHOULD PROVIDE A SUITABLE REPLACEMENT VEHICLE FOR ME TO USE FREE TO MEET MY PURPOSE FOR BUYING THE CAR, UNTIL THEY FIND A REMEDY.
Air bags, Aug 10, 2017
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V006000 (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 DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
Air bags, Aug 10, 2017
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V006000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (PAULY TOYOTA LOCATED AT 1035 S ILLINOIS RTE 31, CRYSTAL LAKE, IL 60014; (815) 459-7100) WHO CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
Air bags, Aug 10, 2017
TAKATA RECALL. I WAS NOTIFIED THAT MY AIRBAGS ARE DEFECTIVE. I HAVE CONTACTED MY LOCAL DEALER AND THE AIRBAG REPLACEMENT DATE HAS NOT YET BEEN ASSIGNED. I AM 89 YEARS OLD AND LEERY ABOUT DRIVING THIS VEHICLE AND WILL NOT TAKE A PASSENGER IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT. I FIRST HEARD ABOUT THIS LAST YEAR AND HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR WORD ON THE REPLACEMENT AIRBAGS. I HAVE BEEN IN TOUCH WITH MY LOCAL TOYOTA DEALER AND THEY ADVISED ME THAT THEY DO NOT HAVE A REPLACEMENT DATE SCHEDULED FOR MY VEHICLE. THIS REPAIR NEEDS TO BE COMPLETED ASAP.
Air bags, Aug 9, 2017
TAKATA RECALL: I HAVE BEEN WAITING OVER A YEAR FOR A NOTICE OF A SOLUTION FOR MY CAR.
Engine, Aug 9, 2017
IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING A COLD SOAK STARTUP MY 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA MAKES A VERY LOUD RATTLE NOISE WITHIN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT FOR APPROXIMATELY 1-2 SECONDS. IT WILL CONSISTENTLY DO THIS UPON COLD STARTUP, AND IS A KNOWN DEFECT WITHIN THE CAMSHAFT TIMING GEAR ASSEMBLY OF THE VEHICLE. PLEASE SEE ATTACHED DOCUMENTATION FOR MORE DETAILS, INCLUDING THE $896 REPAIR QUOTED FROM THE DEALER (PAGE 2). IT IS MY UNDERSTANDING THAT THIS ISSUE CAN EVENTUALLY LEAD TO MORE SERIOUS ISSUES WITH THE ENGINE, AND I THINK IT IS A SHAME THAT THE DEALER DID NOT CATCH THIS EARLIER/ IS NOW QUOTING SUCH A HIGH PRICE FOR REPAIR. IT IS MY HOPE THAT SOMETHING CAN BE DONE TO MAKE TOYOTA BETTER RESPECT IT'S CUSTOMER'S SATISFACTIONS/SAFETY, AND TAKE CARE OF THIS KNOWN ISSUE AT NO COST TO IT'S CUSTOMERS.