DP: The subject vehicles are equipped with Toyota Safety Sense (TSS) which consists of several driving assist features, including pre-collision braking, lane departure warning, and more. Due to inappropriate programming of the software within the forward recognition camera, there is a possibility that under certain conditions, TSS functions could become inoperative for approximately 4 seconds before rebooting and becoming operational again.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2023 Toyota Corolla airbags problems
severe Owners of the 2023 Toyota Corolla have filed 6 NHTSA complaints about the airbags at roughly $1,100 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of July 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See airbags across all vehicles →
Complaints
6
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$1,100
| Model year | airbags complaints |
|---|---|
| 2019 Corolla | 20 |
| 2020 Corolla | 17 |
| 2021 Corolla | 49 |
| 2022 Corolla | 9 |
| 2023 Corolla (this page) | 6 |
| 2024 Corolla | 5 |
3crashes
4injuries
Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering airbags on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
RL: The subject vehicles are equipped with Toyota Safety Sense (TSS) which consists of several driving assist features, including pre-collision braking, lane departure warning, and more. Due to the programming of the software within the forward recognition camera, there is a possibility that under certain conditions, TSS functions could become inoperative for approximately 4 seconds before rebooting and becoming operational again.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗TI: TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR 23TC01 TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE INOPERATIVE INTERMITTENTLY
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗DP: The subject vehicles are equipped with Toyota Safety Sense (TSS) which consists of several driving assist features, including pre-collision braking, lane departure warning, and more. Due to inappropriate programming of the software within the forward recognition camera, there is a possibility that under certain conditions, TSS functions could become inoperative for approximately 4 seconds before rebooting and becoming operational again.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗TI: TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR 23TC01 TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE INOPERATIVE INTERMITTENTLY
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
What owners are reporting 2 most recent
On10/19/2024, the driver was driving down a road that was coming down from a slope and the road curves to the left. As the driver was braking to decrease the speed down to 30mph or below (she was going around 35mph from what she remembers) and turning the steering wheel left, all the curtain air bags deployed, the seatbelt locked and she was unable to turn the steering wheel. She couldn't see…
Coming home from work at 9:40pm a deer hit my car. I got no notification from my car about an object near my vehicle. I stopped my car lights were flashing and the operator on my car assist came on about detecting an accident. My cab filled with smoke and a funny smell. I thought the car was on fire. So I jumped out ambulance and cops showed up. My car got towed to Clifton collision in Clifton…
Had airbags trouble with your 2023 Toyota Corolla?
File a complaint with NHTSA → It's free, official, and how every report above got here — owner filings are the federal safety record this page is built on.
Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2023 Toyota Corolla?
It's a meaningful issue. 6 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?
No active recalls currently cover airbags issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2023/Toyota/Corolla.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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