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2011 toyota Corolla airbags problems
severe 414 complaints filed with NHTSA
· avg repair $1,100
Complaints
414
Recalls
1
Crashes
27
Avg fix
$1,100
Related recalls
criticalNHTSA 16V34000023/05/2016
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
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: 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).
What owners are reporting
12 most recent
airbags
· filed 12/29/2016
TAKATA RECALL - I HAVE OWNED A TOYOTA COROLLA 2011 FOR ABOUT 2 YEARS NOW, & WITHIN 6 MONTHS OF BUYING THIS CAR FROM A DEALERSHIP I GET NOTICE FROM TOYOTA THAT MY CAR HAS THE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG RECALL. I HAVE CALLED CORPORATE TOYOTA ABOUT 5 TIMES IN 8 MONTHS AND STILL TO THIS DAY, THEY HAVE NO ANSWER FOR WHEN THEY CAN FIX THIS ISSUE, AND ALL OF THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIPS I HAVE GONE TO IN MY AREA (…
airbags
· filed 12/28/2016
2011 TOYOTA COROLLA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG REPLACEMENT PARTS NOT AVAILABLE TO REPAIR RECALL AND NO LOANER VEHICLE AVAILABLE TO CONSUMER. *SMD
airbags
· filed 12/27/2014
IT WAS A FOUR CAR PILE UP. A CAR THAT WAS TWO CARS IN FRONT OF ME SUDDENLY STOPPED AND CAUSE TRAFFIC TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP, NOBODY WAS HIT AT FIRST. A BLACK TRUCK DID NOT REALIZE TRAFFIC HAD STOPPED AND HAD A LOT OF SPEED ON HIM AND CRASHED INTO A VAN THAT WAS BEHIND ME WHICH CRASHED INTO MY TOYOTA COROLLA WHICH CAUSED ME TO RUN INTO THE SUBURBAN IN FRONT OF ME. MY CAR AND THE VAN WHO HIT ME…
airbags
· filed 12/23/2016
"TAKATA RECALL" I AM CONCERNED BECAUSE THE NOTICE I RECEIVED STATES IN BOLD UNDERLINED LETTERS, UNTIL THE REMEDY BECOMES AVAILABLE, WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU DO NOT OPERATE THE VEHICLE WITH AN OCCUPANT IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT. IT HAS BEEN 6 MONTHS SINCE I RECEIVED THIS NOTICE... I DON'T FEEL SAFE DRIVING MY OWN CAR AND IT IS EXTREMELY INCONVENIENT AND RIDICULOUS TO HAVE MY REGULAR PASSENGERS SIT I…
airbags
· filed 12/23/2016
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. UPDATED 01/31/2017*CT …
airbags
· filed 12/21/2016
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (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 MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NO…
airbags
· filed 12/19/2016
TAKATA RECALL. THIS ISSUE HAS GONE ON TOO LONG WITHOUT A REMEDY AND I HAVE NOT BEEN PROPERLY ADVISED OF MY RIGHTS. I CONTACTED TOYOTA (CORPORATE) AND THEY TOLD ME TO CONTACT MY LOCAL DEALER TO GET A LOANER VEHICLE. MY LOCAL DEALER HAS SINCE TOLD ME THEY DON'T PROVIDE LOANER VEHICLES. WHAT AM I ENTITLED TO? MY INSURANCE AGENT TELLS ME THERE HAS TO BE AN INCIDENT BEFORE THEY CAN COVER THE COST OF A …
airbags
· filed 12/16/2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (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. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. UPDATED 01/26/2017*CT *CN
airbags
· filed 12/15/2016
TAKATA RECALL, NO FIX FOR THIS ISSUE HAS BEEN PROVIDED BY THE MANUFACTURER.
airbags
· filed 12/15/2016
TAKATA RECALL .I WANT TO SUBMIT A COMPLAINT ABOUT MY 2011 COROLLA AIRBAG INFLATOR RECALL FROM TOYOTA ! I RECEIVED THE FIRST SAFETY RECALL NOTICE ON MAY BUT UNTIL NOW THIS SAFETY RECALL ISSUE IS NOT FIX YET ! I BELIEVE THAT TOYOTA HAS FAILED TO REMEDY WITHIN THE REASONABLE TIME ! THANK.
Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2011 toyota Corolla?
It's a meaningful issue. 414 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $1,100.
At what mileage does the airbags typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $1,100 for airbags repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to airbags?
Yes — 1 active recall(s) cover airbags issues on this vehicle. Recall fixes are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status. Use the VIN decoder at the top of the page to check if your specific vehicle is affected.
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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