41 complaints reported

2021 Toyota Corolla Air Bags

Owner-reported problems and safety issues filed with NHTSA. Review common failures, severity levels, and complaint trends over time.

Reports
41
Crashes
5
Fires
1
Injuries
4

Complaint Timeline

Chronological view of owner reports

Oct 2024

Hi, This car has had a recall since 12/20/23. Toyota still has no fix for us. I have this car on the TURO rental platform, but they unlisted my car because of this recall. I want to file a complaint on Toyota for not offering me a fix and killing my business. Is they any way to put a hold on this until a fix comes out? TY [XXX] Dec 20,2023 Manufacturer Recall Number23TB15 NHTSA Recall Number23V865 Recall StatusRecall Incomplete, remedy not yet available Summary The subject vehicles have Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensors in the front passenger seat, that could have been improperly manufactured. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2021 TOYOTA COROLLA, Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Corporation
Incident: Dec 2023
Oct 2024

Since January 2024, my vehicle has been recalled. They said there would be a remedy by Q3. We called Toyota Dealership in Irving TX and they said next month. We feel blown off and unsafe considering this is an issue that's been almost a year. It's also Q4. Please help us get this rectified as soon as possible. I would truly appreciate your help.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2021 TOYOTA COROLLA, Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Corporation
Incident: Jan 2024
Aug 2024

See attached document for complaint.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2021 TOYOTA COROLLA, Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Corporation
Incident: Sep 2024
Jul 2024

No warning lights or notifications I found out using this website. I submitted a service request to del Toyota and they said there was nothing they could do to fix it. The passenger side airbag is malfunctioning and might not deploy of in an accident.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2021 TOYOTA COROLLA, Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Corporation
Incident: Jul 2024
Jul 2024

The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Corolla. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V865000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was not contacted. 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. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2021 TOYOTA COROLLA, Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Corporation
Incident: Jul 2024
Jul 2024

No remedy for recall within projected time period of Q3 2024.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2021 TOYOTA COROLLA, Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Corporation
Incident: Jul 2024
Jul 2024

The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Corolla. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V865000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was not contacted. 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. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2021 TOYOTA COROLLA, Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Corporation
Incident: Dec 2023
Apr 2024 Crash Injury

The contact's daughter was a passenger in a 2021 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that while the vehicle was driving at an undisclosed speed, vehicle A abruptly merged into the lane of vehicle B, causing the driver of vehicle B to suddenly apply the brakes, rapidly reducing speeds. As a result, the vehicle in which the contact's daughter was a passenger collided with the rear of vehicle B, and, in turn, the vehicle in which the contact's daughter was a passenger was rear-ended by another vehicle behind. The air bags did not deploy. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a towed yard and deemed a total loss by the owner's insurance provider. A police report was filed, and injuries were reported. The contact transported his daughter to an area hospital, where she was treated for a contusion to the face, whiplash, and numbness in her left shin. The contact was unaware if any other injuries had been reported. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was unknown.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2021 TOYOTA COROLLA, Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Corporation
Incident: Mar 2024
Apr 2024

The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Corolla. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V865000 (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 manufacturer was made aware of the issue. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2021 TOYOTA COROLLA, Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Corporation
Incident: Apr 2024
Mar 2024

The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Corolla. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V865000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. 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. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2021 TOYOTA COROLLA, Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Corporation
Incident: Mar 2024
Mar 2024

I am filing this complaint to report a significant safety concern regarding my 2021 Toyota corolla LE due to the recall on it. The passenger airbag sensor issue poses a serious risk to the safety of myself and my passengers. Despite being aware of the recall and its associated risks, the remedy for this safety concern is not expected to be available until the end of the year. This delay is concerning as it leaves me and other owners of affected vehicles vulnerable to potential accidents or injuries. I have attempted to address this issue with the manufacturer, but I have not received a satisfactory response or resolution as they said they need to wait for the Toyota HQ to provide the remedy for this manufacturing error. Therefore, I am submitting this complaint to request assistance from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addressing this safety concern promptly and effectively. We were told this recall would be completed by February of this year 2024 but it still has not been resolved

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2021 TOYOTA COROLLA, Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Corporation
Incident: Mar 2024
Jan 2024

The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Corolla. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V865000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. 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. The VIN was not available.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2021 TOYOTA COROLLA, Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Corporation
Incident: Jan 2024
Oct 2023 Crash Injury

I was rear-ended by a large truck F250 estimated speed 20 25 miles an hour no airbags deployed at all was enough to injure my neck and back

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2021 TOYOTA COROLLA, Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Corporation
Incident: Aug 2023
Oct 2023 Fire

The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, upon approaching it, he observed flames emanating from both the driver's and passenger's side air bags, overtaking the entire dashboard. The local fire department arrived and was able to extinguish the flames. Both police and fire reports were filed following the fire, but no injuries were reported. No warning lights were illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic but instead towed to a tow yard. The vehicle was not repaired pending an insurance claim. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 55,000.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2021 TOYOTA COROLLA, Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Corporation
Incident: Aug 2023
Jan 2023 Crash Injury

The contact owned a 2021 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, another vehicle ran a red light and crashed into the front passenger's side door. The contact stated that the air bags deployed, except for the driver's side steering wheel air bag. The impact caused her chest to lunge forward, and the contact fractured her neck. A passenger seated in the passenger's side front seat sustained bruising from her neck, her waist, and a fractured collarbone. Medical attention was received. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard and deemed totaled by the insurance company. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 7,000.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2021 TOYOTA COROLLA, Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Corporation
Incident: Oct 2022
Aug 2022 Crash

Front end collision at 50mph with deer. No airbag deployment, car was totaled

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2021 TOYOTA COROLLA, Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Corporation
Incident: Nov 2022

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The 2021 Toyota Corolla has 41 Air Bags complaints on file. 5 crashes have been reported. Review the timeline above for detailed owner experiences.