This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
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My Corolla flipped over upside down going 30 miles an hour. I collided with another vehicle that was stopped in the opposing lane of travel to turn left. We both barely were over center the line at impact that somehow caused my Corolla to roll upside down. Some how this did not deploy the safety airbags either. The airbags are not my complaint; but rather that I managed to flip upside down going 30 mph from a driver side collision. I-€™m writing in an attempt to understand why it wasn-€™t just an impact, but actually flipped the vehicle over. Also, why the safety airbags, which were recalled and repaired, did not engage upon impact. I just replaced the transmission 3 weeks prior to this bizarre accident, that may have totaled my vehicle. It-€™s still sitting in my garage because new investments had just been made to keep it in good shape for another year (transmission, tires, headlights, plate renewal, etc). I was planning to purchase a new Toyota suv the following spring or shortly after. Unfortunately this collision has derailed all future ambitions regarding my mode of transportation and forced me to purchase an extremely old Toyota Avalon in order for me to function in my daily life as a single parent. I am very fortunate to have escaped any serious injuries considering I was upside down, hanging from my seatbelt, and even more grateful that I had not gotten my 9 year old daughter yet. I was in route to pick her up around 4pm when it happened. I would love some insight or science as to why or how that could have happened. *side complaint- the grill of my Corolla has fallen off twice unnoticeably (and I purchased and replaced with a new one both times). Why are either the fasteners not stronger or why isn-€™t the bottom of the vehicle itself not stronger. It-€™s the flimsiest plastic which shouldn-€™t be used on something meant to transport the most precious cargo. I-€™ve noticed it is very common for many Corollas to be missing the grill piece since it-€™s become a -€œthing-€.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 Toyota Corolla. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20V024000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact called and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had 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. Parts distribution disconnect.
I received a recall notice for the car's airbag. It has been a few months and I have not been able to schedule an appointment to remedy this recal, as it is stated in the recall notice this is an urgent safety recall. I have been to the dealer where I originally leased my care, and they are telling me this is a popular car, and that we dont have the item in stock, the dealer also had the nerve to tell me not to drive my car untill it is fixed. This recal has been going on for a few months now and they still dont have the part to fix the problem. I have to make the payment but I should not drive it until it is fixed, this is what I have been told by Toyota dealer.
- Burbank, CA, USA
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The contact owned a 2012 Toyota Corolla. The contact took the vehicle to a dealer (13775 brookpark rd, brook park, oh 44142) where it was serviced under NHTSA campaign number: 19V741000 (air bags). After the recall was completed, the contact stated while driving at 30 mph another vehicle collided into them damaging the front driver side of the vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. There were injuries sustained and the contact received medical attention. The vehicle was not drivable and was towed to allen's parma towing ( 5109 pearl rd, cleveland, oh 44129). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired as of yet. The manufacturer was not informed of failure. The failure mileage was 112,000.
The contact owned a 2012 Toyota Corolla. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20V024000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving 70 mph and attempting to switch lanes, the vehicle ahead abruptly stop causing the contact's daughter to crash into the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle then spun around several times and crashed into a cement barrier. The air bag did not deploy. A police report was filed. Medical attention was contacted and took the contact to the hospital where she was treated for her injuries. The contact spent one night in the hospital to reconstruct her jaw. The police towed the vehicle to a holding lot where the insurance adjustor went out and deemed the vehicle a total loss. Bill estes Toyota (3232 harper rd, indianapolis, in 46240, (317) 434-6990) was contacted and informed the dealer of the failure however, no further assistance was provided. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. Parts distribution disconnect.
Kindly, my car is Toyota Corolla 2012, I purchased it from saudi arabia, and then I exported it to my mother country ( egypt ). it is manufactured to arab gulf specifications and I am the first owner, I am writing to complain about my car dashboard. Three months ago, I found that the dashboard began to melt and became sticky by the heat of the sun, in addition to; it creates an unsafe glare on the windshield while driving. After searching for a solution to the problem, I found that many costumers have faced the same problem and was solved by Toyota customer satisfaction. Toyota dealership in egypt "Toyota egypt" refused to replace the melting dashboard with a new one because my car is no longer under warranty, but regardless of my car's age, is the dashboard supposed to melt ! therefore, I want to know your response regarding this problem. Knowing that, I do not ever put any materials on the dashboard. Please find the attached photos. Thank you for your kind understanding
The contact owns a 2012 Toyota Corolla. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 13V014000 (air bags, seats). The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated and remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the auto nation dealer located at 4050 veston rd, davie, fl 33331, (954)659-1873, where the recall repair was performed however, the air bag warning light remained illuminated. The contact was concerned because his son drove the vehicle occasionally. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact back to the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.
My airbag was recalled I got it fixed and now the airbag light is on. I took it back it back to the dealer and they said it has nothing to do with the work they did. I have had this car for 3 years with no lights on and now, after I get the recall fixed, a light comes on and its not related?
I brought the vehicle in for a recall repair and it was returned damaged with a piece hanging out. The dealer admitted that they knew there was damage and opted not to tell me. I called corporate Toyota and told them I was concerned the car was not safe to drive because the recall repair was not completed properly and was advised I would need to pay to have it inspected by another dealer and have the recall properly repaired, or I can take it back to the dealer that did not initially perform the repair correctly. I have no confidence that the car is safe to drive since the visible components were not installed properly. The dealer I went to has proven incapable of properly performing this repair. In summary, the recall repair was not properly performed and corporate Toyota advised that I would need to pay for the repair if I take it to a reputable dealer.
The contact owns a 2012 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving at an unknown high rate of speed, she crashed into a vehicle that had made a full stop on the highway. The air bags did not deploy upon impact. The contact mentioned the vehicle was previously repaired under a passenger side air bag recall. The contact's daughter hit her knee on the bottom part of the dashboard and also hit her chest on the steering wheel she had not sought medical attention. The other driver was not injured in the accident. A police report was not filed. The contact was able to drive the vehicle to her residence after the accident. The manufacturer nor the dealer had been notified of the failure. Upon investigation, the VIN tool showed that the vehicle had been placed under NHTSA campaign number: 20V024000 (air bags). The contact stated that she never received a notice about the recall. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.
The contact owns a 2012 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that the VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 20V024000 (airbag) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. New country Toyota of clifton park (202 rte 146, mechanicville, NY 12118 (518) 670-4332) was contacted and confirms the parts not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Takata recall I was never notified of the recall. I was in an accident and the air bag hit my left arm when it deployed. I found out about the recall after my insurance company completed an evualation on my Toyota carolla. With it not being fixed it may have decreased the value of my car.
Air bag light came on dashboard as well as passenger seat belt light continuously beeping to buckle seat belt. Dealer was unable to identify the problem. They replaced multiple parts and issue came back after 4 months. Dealer now is claiming that air bag inflator is the issue. Recalled parts were replaced previously. Dealer does not seem to be 100% certain what the issue is and is replacing parts at customer's expense.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that the recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 19V005000 (air bags) was received in March of 2019. The dealer (mountain state Toyota, 201 w. 70th ave, denver, co) and the manufacturer were contacted regarding the recall. The contact was informed that the parts needed to repair the defect were not available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. The VIN was unknown.
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 notified. The manufacturer deleted the recall from their database and moved it to takata's website. The contact had not experienced a failure.
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- Dallas , TX, USA