2003 Toyota Corolla Air Bags Problems
- 302
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 302 stored complaint records:
- 43 indicate a crash
- 31 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- issue failure · 44 records
- takata recall · 30 records
- part recall · 28 records
- recall issue · 28 records
- recall notified · 18 records
- failure mileage · 14 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 150–400k mi | 36 |
| 100–150k mi | 29 |
| 60–100k mi | 24 |
| 1–30k mi | 7 |
| 30–60k mi | 7 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags
I received a notice from toyota several months ago about an urgent safety recall regarding my airbags running the risk of not deploying during impact. They said that another letter would follow that would instruct me when and where to fix the problem. Today, june 20th, i received the "second" notice they promised which now says they will send "a second owner notification letter when the remedy is available." i feel…
ODI 10520984
Air Bags · Visibility
This is the third recall noticed i have received from toyota. The first one, which was approximately 2 yrs ago for the windows, the second approximately 3 months ago for brake peddle, and the most recent (safety recall notice - interim notice, june 2013. This is very disturbing in that i purchased the car new in late 2002. How many times is this vehicle going to be recalled? At what point will toyota make some sort…
ODI 10520126
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota corolla. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v043000 (air bags) and stated that the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. Updated…
ODI 10817622
Air Bags · Warning Light/Devices
2003 toyota corolla. Consumer writes in regards to unsatisfactory service at dealership service department for recall notice. *smd the consumer made an appointment to have the recall done. However, after waiting over an hour, she was informed the part had to be ordered. Eight weeks later, the part still had not arrived. The consumer was informed the part was on back order. The consumer also stated the seat belt…
ODI 10515269
Air Bags
June 22, 2013 supplemental restraint system (srs) electronic control module (ecm) safety recall. On may 21, 2013, i took the car in to the toyota dealership to have the safety issue addressed. The assistant manager said they needed to order the part and that it would take 2 weeks. It is now near 5 weeks. I have been in contact with the dealership at least 3 times. At the 13 day mark, i inquired about the…
ODI 10521227
Air Bags · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota corolla. The contact stated that while starting the ignition, the air bag warning indicator illuminated continuously. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 3v133000 (air bags); however the remedy part remained unavailable. On a separate occasion, the vehicle accelerated unexpectedly when the gear was shifted into reverse. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic…
ODI 10532307
Air Bags
Wrecked my 2003 toyota corolla into a light pole. The speed was about 35 mph. Front end of the vehicle was smashed in and the car was totaled, the air bags did not deploy. With the amount of front end damage done to the vehicle the airbags should have opened, my 9 year old son has marks on his neck and is very sore from the impact of the seatbelts. *tr
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10510527
Air Bags
This is the second recall notice that i have received concerning the air bag recall. I immediately responded back in the spring 2013 (apprx.) when you sent the first recall notice. I called the dealership namely, jim bishop toyota located in tuscumbia, alabama at the following address; 122 highway 43 south, tuscumbia, alabama, 35674; phone number [redacted]. I called and set up an appointment to come in and have…
ODI 10549627
Air Bags
I was issued a recall on this vehicle. I made an appointment to have the safety issue resolved. My vehicle was dropped off at the dealer approximately six weeks ago and i am being told that the dealer has no idea when the part will be available. This is unacceptable. When will toyota have the parts needed to address this safety issue? A recall should not be issued if the replacement parts are not available. *tr
ODI 10519587
Air Bags
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 toyota corolla. The contact stated that the parts were not available for an extended period of time to receive the recall repair for nhtsa campaign number: 15v043000 (air bags). The dealer and manufacturer were unable to determine when the parts would become available. The manufacturer was also unable to provide a reasonable time frame to provide the parts to the dealer for…
ODI 10809238
Air Bags
I own a 2003 corolla and took the car in for an air bag safety recall on 4/15/13 and still do not have my car. I have been offered no assurances that my vehicle will run the same as when i dropped it off for the recall. I am concerned that with the car's age and the fact that it has been sitting at the dealership for over 11 weeks now that my car will not run as well as it did prior to me taking it in for the recall…
ODI 10522809
Air Bags
Toyota recalled the vehicle to replace a defective harness on air bag system. We brought the vehicle in to a toyota dealership to have this work done. Less than four weeks later, the air bag light starting staying on all the time indicating that the air bag is disabled; this condition makes the car dangerous to drive. We brought the vehicle back to the dealership. We were told that we would have to pay approximately…
ODI 10513863
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota corolla. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, he fell unconscious and crashed into a guard rail. The air bags failed to deploy and the vehicle was destroyed. The contact sustained four fractured ribs and a fractured sternum. The vehicle was not inspected for the cause of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 67,311.
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10508803
Air Bags
I received a recall on airbags problem the first week ok april 2013. I went with the car to west kendall toyota 13800 sw 136th st, miami, fl 33186 that first saturday and they told me that the car had problems on the airbags computer and system. I have called since april 6 2013 five times (april 13, april 16, april 23, may 3, may 13) and they always say that the replacement part has not arrived and they have 180…
ODI 10511779
Air Bags · Electrical System
Took my car into toyota dealer jim coleman toyota - because of the 2003 supplemental restraint system (srs) electronic control module (ecm) safety recall notice that i received 2 weeks ago, made an appointment 2 days ago with the dealer for this recall - said to come in today at 2:00 pm for the repair. One hour and 45 minutes later - fix was not completed because they said that toyota corporation only allows for 12…
ODI 10507153
Air Bags
2003 toyota corolla. Consumer writes in regards to defective front seat airbag inflator module. *smd the consumer had to return to the dealer twice, for the same problem. *jb
ODI 10682277
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota corolla. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 13v133000 (air bags). The contact stated that the parts were not available to complete the recall repair. The manufacturer was contacted who stated that they were not aware of when the parts would become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Updated 03/04/15
ODI 10599186
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota corolla. The contact stated that she attempted to have her vehicle serviced via nhtsa campaign id number: 13v133000 (air bags) but the part needed to complete the repair was on backorder. The contact also stated that it had been 6 weeks since the vehicle was initially taken in for service per the recall. The manufacturer was contacted about the issue. The contact had not…
ODI 10511434
Air Bags
2003 toyota corolla. Consumer writes in regards to electronic control module for the supplemental restraint system recall notice. *smd the consumer stated there were no dealers on the island where she lived. The consumer stated the last time she received a recall notice, she paid out of pocket for the repairs, but when she submitted the paperwork for reimbursement, she was denied. Toyota would not honor the work…
ODI 10508030
Air Bags · Seat Belts
No incident.........just complaint......received notice from toyota on recall for electronic control module & supplemental restraint system.told me contact dealer to fix free, do immediately ,important safety recall.dealer,dorchel toyota ,rochester,ny, says no parts , not for over a month , maybe longer. Air bags& seat belt pretenioners can deploy.how many cars driving like this with no parts? *tr
ODI 10504932
Air Bags
I received the recall notice and took the car to 355 toyota in gaithersburg, md on march 23, 2013. Up to now, they still don't have parts and don't know when it will be available. How can one issue recall without having the necessary material? *tr
ODI 10510204
Air Bags
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 toyota corolla. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v043000 (air bags) however, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
ODI 10691749
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota corolla. The contact was driving 70 mph and attempted to avoid debris from another vehicle when he crashed into a median barrier. The vehicle was destroyed. The air bags did not deploy and there were no injuries. A police report was filed. The manufacturer was not notified of the crash. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10512801
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota corolla. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 13v133000 (air bags) but was unable to have the vehicle repaired because the part was not available. The contact stated that the recall repair had surpassed a reasonable time for repair. The contact had been waiting one year to have the recall repair performed. The manufacturer was not contacted. In addition, the…
ODI 10563092
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota corolla. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 13v029000 (air bags), 15v285000 (air bags), and 15v043000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.…
ODI 10778156