Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||||
| TSB-0122-11 | 09/06/2011 | 10042555 | Toyota: information provided for replacing the seat covers for vehicles equipped with side airbags. *pe | 12/16/2011 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||
| 08/30/2012 | 41597 | 1 | |
| We had an automobile accident on august 30, 2012 in bayamon, puerto rico between 11:15 to 11:30 pm. we received a first impact on the left back door of the car and another in the front (bumper) of the car, because the car impact made it go round and impact a fence. unfortunately the airbags never open, so we received injuries. *tr | |||
| 08/30/2012 | 41597 | ||
| We had an automobile accident on august 30, 2012 in bayamon, puerto rico between 11:15 to 11:30 pm. we received a first impact on the left back door of the car and another in the front (bumper) of the car, because the car impact made it go round and impact a fence. unfortunately the airbags never open, so we received injuries. | |||
| 09/12/2012 | 140854 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota corolla ce. the contact stated that at engine startup, the air bag warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 140,854 and the current mileage was 141,058. | |||
| 09/12/2012 | 140854 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2005 toyota corolla ce. the contact stated that at engine startup, the air bag warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 140,854 and the current mileage was 141,058. kmj | |||
| 09/12/2012 | 140854 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2005 toyota corolla ce. the contact stated at engine startup the air bag warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 140,854 and the current mileage was 141,058. rds | |||
| 04/30/2012 | |||
| I was driving 30 mph when the vehicle in front of me, going 30 mph as well, suddenly switches onto the left lane without using their turning signals in effort to avoid the parked car in front of them, leaving me little time to brake before crashing into the car. i drive a toyota corolla 2005 and the hood was completely bent forward along with the front sides making it hard to open the front doors, cracked head lights, bumper slightly detached, and a broken radiator. the air bags did not launch at all even though the impact required it. i was driving with a passenger who hurt their knee and i'm dealing with neck and back problems. | |||
| 03/24/2012 | 111000 | ||
| On saturday, march 24, 2012 the air bag warning light came on. over the last two days, the light has randomly gone on and off. the car was taken to the dealer where it was bought on monday, march 26, 2012. the dealer determined that it needed the airbag clockspring to be replaced. the owner declined. the current mileage is 111,000. | |||
| 11/02/2011 | 85066 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2005 toyota corolla. the contact stated the air bag warning light was illuminated. the dealer informed the contact that the squib spiral cable failed and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. no repairs were performed. the current and the failure mileages were 85,066. kmj | |||
| 11/02/2011 | 85066 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2005 toyota corolla. the contact stated the air bag warning light had illuminated. the dealer informed the contact the squib spiral cable had failed and needed to be replaced; however, did not offer any assistance. the manufacturer was aware of the failure. no repairs were performed. the current and failure mileages were 85,066. bw | |||
| 10/20/2010 | 53968 | ||
| On november 12, 2009, my passenger and i were rear-ended at approximately 35 mph when we were stopped, waiting for someone to make a left. the airbag warning said that the airbags deployed, but they didn't and the airbag warning had to be re-calibrated to work properly. on november, 24, 2010, we were stopped, and rear-ended, and the same thing happened. on september 20, 2011, a lady stopped very suddenly in front of me. i could not stop quick enough, and rear-ended her. i was the only person in my corolla ce. the car was totaled, and there was enough force that a back seat popped down without me releasing it (it's a pop-down back seat from the trunk). yet, no airbags deployed. i had a headache for three days, my neck and shoulders still hurt, and my left thigh is still tender. when i paid for the vehicle and subsequent repairs, all parts should have worked including the airbags. that i am writing to you is by g-d's grace, not toyota's. i think there should have been a massive recall, and i was never informed, but i know that there was one from searching the internet. | |||
| 02/10/2011 | 106500 | ||
| I was part of an accident where the automobile i was in crashed into the car in front of us. we were going at a high enough speed where the air bags should have deployed but did not for a 2005 toyota corolla le. the car was totaled but yet, no air bags deployed. | |||
| 10/10/2010 | 75000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns 2005 toyota corolla. the contact stated that the passenger air bag warning indicator would not illuminate unless the front seat passenger weighed over forty pounds. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and the ecm was replaced; and the failure continued after the repair. the failure mileage was approximately 75,000. js | |||
| 10/01/2009 | 80000 | ||
| 2005 toyota corolla vin # 2t1br30e35c408436 had air bag light go on 10/2009. brought to a1 toyota new haven ct and told there was a front passenger side probelm. waited over 2 months for new air bag harness (car not drivable) and harness replaced (3400 dollars). air bag light went back on 11/2010 and brougth back to same dealer 12/2010. clockspring in steering wheel replaced and tension tightended on front passenger side air bag wiring at cost of 530 dollars. air bag light went off after this repair but went back on again a week after last repair made. a1 toyota notified. had notified customer service at national level (they were not interested) and notified regional toyota office (thery referred me back to dealer...) so a huge safety issue and car defintely not safe to drive... wouls appreciate you looking into thsi issue. | |||
| 12/01/2010 | 60000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2005 toyota corolla. while the contact started the ignition, the air bag warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. the warning indicator would remain illuminated until the engine was turned off. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and independent mechanic for diagnosis; and they both informed that the air bag spiral cable was defective. also, the technician stated that this was a common issue with this model year vehicle. the failure mileage was 60,000. js | |||
| 09/04/2010 | 88000 | ||
| I was recently ran off the road and ended up going through trees which caused sever front end damage/ car considered a total loss. my 2005 toyota air bags did not deploy. | |||
| 04/22/2010 | |||
| Toyota corolla 2005 in an accident - hit on passenger front end and then flipped over landing on the roof of the car. all 7 airbags failed to deploy. | |||
| 07/26/2007 | 12500 | 1 | 08/13/2005 |
| I was in a acident last week, someone turned left in front of me. we were going straight through the intersection. our air bags did not deploy, a number of people (rescure personal, auto repair shop) all mentioned that were surprised the air bags did not deploy. we were going around 15 to 20 mph, i am not sure if this has happened to others or if the bags should have gone off or it this is the correct place to report it. all i can say thanks for seat belts, we would have been just more than just brusing. sincerely, *jb | |||
| 08/26/2006 | 17000 | 1 | 06/28/2005 |
| Dt*: the contact stated the air bag light illuminated as soon as the driver seat belt was buckled. then, while driving 25 mph, the vehicle collided with the side of a dump truck and neither frontal air bag deployed. however the left side impact airbags deployed. the vehicle was considered a total loss as a result of the crash and was towed to a salvage yard. the contact was wearing a seat belt at that time of the crash. a police report was filed. the manufacturer was also notified. updated 09/19/06. *jb | |||
| 02/02/2006 | 21000 | 1 | 02/09/2005 |
| My daughter drove a 2005 toyota corolla, she was in a wreck today that totaled her car, taking the front end of her car off, she was hit by a commercial size wrecker that lost control, her air bags never deployed. they should have. toyota has to look into why the air bags do not work on these cars. my daughter brandy mcnamee is going to be ok but had the truck hit her more to her side instead of the passenger side she would have suffered with no air bags. thank you betty. *nm | |||
| 12/17/2005 | 2 | 09/03/2004 | |
| 2005 toyota corolla hit the rear end of another automobile on the freeway. driver was traveling approximately 30-35 mph. there was severe damage to front end of the 2005 toyota corolla. the airbags did not inflate on impact. the insurance company declared the car totaled and took possession. also on 2/28/2005 the same 2005 toyota corolla was hit on the passenger side, which damage the passenger door and front end of the automobile. the airbags did not inflate on impact. *jb | |||
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
| 02/10/2011 | 106500 | ||
| I was part of an accident where the automobile i was in crashed into the car in front of us. we were going at a high enough speed where the air bags should have deployed but did not for a 2005 toyota corolla le. the car was totaled but yet, no air bags deployed. | |||
| 06/06/2006 | 1 | ||
| 2005 toyota corolla. consumer states air bag failed to deploy during accident. consumer requests an investigation of 2005 corolla design flaws. *tgw the toyota responded to the consumer by writing; the accident did not fall within the parameters for deployment. the type of injuries the consumer sustained would not have been prevented by the deployment of the air bag. a broken sternum and rib was a common injury sustained by an occupant when the seat belt locks up and restrains them. *jb | |||
| 02/01/2010 | 104088 | 1 | |
| While traveling at 35mph on a 50mph roadway, anticipating to stop or steer off the roadway, my 2005 toyota corolla brakes and steering failed despite repeated attempts to stop or steer the vehicle to the soft shoulder to avoid rear ending the vehicle stopped ahead of me. once i applied my brakes, the steering mechanism became non responsive as though both brakes and steering failed. i watched my vehicle continued on its forward trajectory until it slammed into the rear of the vehicle at the red light. in addition, one would have expected the air bag on this vehicle to deploy at impact at this speed. to my surprise and that of the investigating officer from tampa police department, the air bag did not deploy. luckily, i was the only one in the vehicle as neither the driver's air bag nor the passenger air bag deployed. *tr | |||
| 08/24/2009 | 87000 | 1 | |
| Air bag deployed without cause while driving on the highway. toyota has not been able to provide a reason as to why this happened and therefore cannot guarantee that it will not happen again. they have do little to address our concerns. they have repaired the air bag, without knowing what created the problem. they have not repaired the numerous other electrical issues we are having with the vehicle since the incident occurred. getting answers and assistance from toyota has been a nightmare. *tr | |||
| 08/24/2009 | 87000 | 1 | |
| Airbag deployed without warning while traveling 65 mph. on the highway. the vehicle was not involved in an accident past or present. nothing was hit, no damage to the exterior or undercarriage vehicle. *tr | |||
| 04/24/2008 | 26952 | 1 | |
| Vehicle impact a wood light pole a the bottom of a hill. frontal damage broke the steel bumper reinforcement bar. damage was directly in front of the left front impact sensor. front air bags didn't deploy and seat belt pretensioners didn't activate. only two adults in the vehicle at the time of crash and they both had seat belt on. passenger hit rear view mirror and windshield. *tr | |||
| 12/15/2006 | 45000 | 2 | 11/12/2005 |
| Tl* - the contact has a 2005 toyota corolla with an odometer reading of 45000 miles and had air bag problems. on 9-9-06 the contact's vehicle was in a crash, it had been raining and she was driving at 55 mph when the vehicle hydroplaned, and hit a jersey wall twice, but the air bags did not deploy. also, the contact stated that on 12-15-06 she was driving 55 mph when she hit a dog on the passenger's side of the vehicle,. the driver's side air bag deployed, but did not inflate, and the passenger's side air bag did not deploy. the police were at both crash scenes and took reports. also, took pictures. there were no injuries a result of the crash. *ak | |||
| 01/01/2007 | 1 | ||
| Hi, i see my 2005 toyota corolla failed in the government crash compliance test (frontal crash, fmvss208), and passed again with a my 2006 one. i guess that means toyota updated a part or parts of my 2005 corolla, but i have never received any recall notice from toyota. *jb | |||
| 02/26/2006 | 26000 | 1 | 08/15/2004 |
| Dt*: the contact stated that the front driver air bag did not deploy in a head-on collision that occurred while driving 35 mph. the other vehicle in the accident was immobile. there was pre-impact braking by the contact, the seat belt was worn and the airbag warning light illuminated prior to the crash. the contact suffered a concussion to the head. | |||
| 03/10/2006 | 66000 | 1 | 11/07/2004 |
| I would like to report both air bags on my 2005 toyota corolla did not deploy after a head on collision. my vehicle was a total loss. *jb | |||
| 10/16/2005 | 26000 | 1 | 08/01/2004 |
| Dt: the contact owns a 2005 toyota corolla. while driving at 65 mph the vehicle hit a steel ramp that had been left by another vehicle. the impact was strong enough to total the vehicle. tupon impact, the air bags i did not deploy. the vehicle was equipped with the driver and passenger side air bags. the vehicle has not been inspected to determine why the air bags did not deploy. the manufacturer has not been contacted to inform them of the incident. *ak | |||
| 08/05/2005 | 8753 | 2 | 10/15/2004 |
| Dt: the consumer stated that 2005 toyota corolla was involved in a crash and the anti-lock brakes did not work, and the vehicle did not stop while driving at 60-65 mph. the point of impact was on both sides of the vehicle. upon impact, the airbags did not deploy. the manufacturer was contacted. toyota was suppose to send someone to look at the car. the dealership was called also. the dealer said that would call the insurance company. a police report was taken. *ak | |||
| 08/16/2004 | 2000 | 1 | |
| After being involved in a head on collision at 65 mph driver's air bag did not deploy. *ak | |||
| AIR BAGS - SIDE/WINDOW | |||
| 09/09/2008 | 11000 | 1 | |
| Here i report an accident which may be caused by toyota unintended accelerate problem. we bought 2005 toyota corolla sport on july 09, 2004. we drive 2000-3000 miles/ per year. as we bought 5 years pre-paid maintenance, we have regular maintenance service with faulkner dealer every half year until july 09, 2009. there has no big problems during the first 3-year warranty period except on around summer of 2007, the check engine light is on and toyota dealer replaced the computer control system without charge (we | |||
| 12/19/2008 | 97500 | 1 | |
| Vehicle was traveling 15-25 mph with moderate to heavy traffic 2 lane road around 1:15pm with dry clear conditions. second vehicle attempting to cross road collided with first vehicle in the left rear fender causing the first vehicle to rotate 180 degrees to collide with a third vehicle breaking the front axle of the first vehicle, side airbags deployed but did not inflate. first vehicle totaled. 1 injury(passenger),cuts to ear requiring 8 stitches & shoulder injured due to secondary impact. *tr | |||
| 12/14/2005 | 4300 | 1 | 07/14/2005 |
| I was driving (in area where apparently a lot of accidents happen at this particular intersection) and i came to a stop sign - could only turn right or left...looked left - saw no one, then looked right - saw a truck way in the distance...so i accelerated to make a left turn and boom! i was hit on the drivers side (the side where i saw no one) - never saw it coming, car was completely totaled, and my left clavicle was broken in 5 places. side air bag never deployed, front air bag never deployed and not sure if i hit my head...but i lost consciousness for a little while. i didn't think to report it - nor did i realize that it was a problem, until now when i'm researching cars and saw that someone else had this same incident/problem. i will call toyota and report it asap. *jb | |||
| 10/31/2005 | 1 | 12/13/2004 | |
| Dt: the contact's vehicle was t-boned by another vehicle at 40 mph. upon impact, the side impact airbags did not deploy. the vehicle was hit on the driver's side door. the vehicle was totaled. a police report taken at the scene. the contact sustained bruises, concussions, and sprains from head to legs. she contacted the manufacturer, and they claimed the airbags did not deploy due to the speed and angle at which she was hit. *ak | |||
| 10/16/2005 | 26000 | 1 | 08/01/2004 |
| Dt: the contact owns a 2005 toyota corolla. while driving at 65 mph the vehicle hit a steel ramp that had been left by another vehicle. the impact was strong enough to total the vehicle. tupon impact, the air bags i did not deploy. the vehicle was equipped with the driver and passenger side air bags. the vehicle has not been inspected to determine why the air bags did not deploy. the manufacturer has not been contacted to inform them of the incident. *ak | |||
| 02/09/2005 | 400 | 1 | 08/19/2004 |
| My son was driving a new (6 months old, with less than 400 miles) 2005 toyota corolla, when he was struck on the driver's side fender & wheel. while the driver's side airbag deployed, the side airbag failed to deploy- resulting in a fractured left clavicle. he was wearing his seatbelt. *ak | |||