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2012 toyota Corolla airbags problems
severe 367 complaints filed with NHTSA
· avg repair $1,100
Complaints
367
Recalls
1
Crashes
30
Avg fix
$1,100
Related recalls
criticalNHTSA 17V00600009/01/2017
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
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: 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).
What owners are reporting
13 most recent
airbags
· filed 12/28/2017
TAKATA RECALL-DESPITE NUMEROUS CALLS AND CONVERSATIONS WITH STONE MOUNTAIN TOYOTA, I HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO GET MY VEHICLE 'S AIRBAGS REPLACED. I HAVE BEEN GIVEN APPOINTMENTS ON NOVEMBER 2 AND DECEMBER 28 FOR THIS WORK TO BE PERFORMED, AND HAVE BEEN TOLD FOR THE NOVEMBER DATE THAT THE PARTS ARE AVAILABLE WHEN THEY WERE NOT AND THE DECEMBER DATE THAT THEY DID NOT HAVE ENOUGH TECHNICIANS AT WORK THAT D…
airbags
· filed 12/22/2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 TOYOTA COROLLA. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE CLOCK SPRING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000.
airbags
· filed 12/21/2017
TAKATA RECALL THIS COMPLAINT IS RELATED TO THE FACT THAT I WAS NOTIFIED MORE THAN SIX MONTHS AGO REGARDING THE PASSENGER AIRBAG RECALL AND WAS INITIALLY TOLD BY A TOYOTA REPRESENTATIVE THAT THE AIRBAG WOULD BE REPLACED BEGINNING IN SPRING. IT IS NOW DECEMBER AND THEY FINALLY GOT THE PARTS IN. THIS WAS NOT FIXED IN A TIMELY MANNER, CAUSING UNDUE STRESS.
airbags
· filed 12/13/2017
"TAKATA RECALL" I RECEIVED A NOTICE ABOUT THE RECALL AND CONTACTED MY LOCAL TOYOTA DEALER. I WAS TOLD THAT THEY ARE RIGHT NOW TAKING NAMES AND NUMBERS AND PEOPLE ARE BEING PUT ON A LIST AND WOULD BE CONTACTED WHEN MY NAME CAME UP TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT. I ASKED WHAT WAS THE LIST FOR SHE TOLD ME THIS IS THE PROCESS THEY ARE DOING RIGHT NOW TO SCHEDULE APPOINTMENTS. LAST YEAR THE SAME ISSUE HAP…
airbags
· filed 12/13/2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH AND LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, CRASHING INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. THERE WAS A POLICE REPORT FILED OF THE INCIDENT BUT NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A COLLISION SHOP AND BUT HAD NOT YET BEEN DIAGNOSE OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE A…
airbags
· filed 12/10/2018
TL* 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 NO…
airbags
· filed 12/09/2024
I got a car accident on Oct 30,2024. The air bag didn't deployed and my head has been injured.
airbags
· filed 12/08/2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V006000 (AIR BAGS). 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 A LOCAL DEALER (TOYOTA OF SANTA MARIA, 700 E BETTERAVIA RD, SANTA MARIA, CA 93454) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE …
airbags
· filed 12/01/2017
TAKATA RECALL - RECALL IS TAKING WAY TOO LONG. TOYOTA CAN'T EXPECT A FAMILY OF 4 TO HAVE NO ONE SIT IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT FOR NEARLY A YEAR. PEOPLE PAY GOOD MONEY FOR THEIR VEHICLES AND ITS SAFETY FEATURES. IT SHOULDN'T TAKE SO LONG FOR A REMEDY TO BE AVAILABLE FOR BUYERS.
airbags
· filed 11/30/2017
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V006000 (AIR BAGS). 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 (NALLEY TOYOTA OF ROSWEL, 11130 ALPHARETTA HWY, ROSWELL, GA 30076 (404) 994-5422) WAS CONTACTED AND AN…
Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2012 toyota Corolla?
It's a meaningful issue. 367 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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