2004 Toyota Corolla Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 236about this part
- Share
- 49%of 477 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 97,500miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 236 complaints about the air bags of the 2004 Toyota Corolla, 49% of the 477 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 97,500 miles. 38 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 7 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was driving when I felt the seat belt tighten very hard and I saw the airbag icon on the dashboard. Luckily the traffic light turned red and I was able to stop. At that moment the airbag exploded. I did not hit myself so I managed to get out of the car and I saw the passenger's airbag exploded. My car did not hit anything and luckily no one was hurt.”
NHTSA complaint #11383566, filed 2020-12, 166 miles“Is the car safe since the airbag recall takata said that the cannot accept or deny it and Toyota said they did not know ask takata. I saw the class action lawsuit and they sent me the card for 9997 at the start lile they were going to buy back my car or cut me a check so I could squash it and get another one. Please”
NHTSA complaint #11074414, filed 2018-02, 258,000 miles“I looked up my vehicles recalls and noticed that there is one related to airbags. Coincidently I do have an air bag light lit on my car and it seems like my model year is susceptible to shorts in the system. I contacted the dealer and they told me that they have a 6 week or more wait on the recall and they will contact me. I find this to unacceptable for a safety feature.”
NHTSA complaint #10914862, filed 2016-10, 90,000 miles“My vehicle has been recalled due to the passenger front air bag since june 10, 2014, and a remedy is still not available. I have spoken with Toyota twice over the past 3 weeks and they are unable to give me any timeline on when a remedy may be available. This is unacceptable to leave a customer without a safety remedy for nearly one year. It is even more egregious that they are unable to provide a timeline of any sort on when a remedy will be available.”
NHTSA complaint #10723481, filed 2015-06, 94,000 miles“I brought my car to Toyota due to a recall (sra, ecu). After Toyota performed work the seat belt audible alarm does not function and is therefore dangerous. Toyota could not find problem after spending six hours. Driving without functioning seat belt alarm is dangerous. I have copies of Toyota dealer work orders. Dealer will not fix problem they caused by installing the recall.. Toyota USA refuses to fix it. I would not ever have a recall by manufactuer done again. Too dangerous. ## VIN passed ## Toyota carolla 2004 ##”
NHTSA complaint #10980878, filed 2017-04, 25,000 milesRelated recalls
- 19V741000Oct 17, 2019Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2010-2016 4Runner, 2003-2006 Tundra, 2003-2013 Corolla, 2009-2010 Corolla Matrix…Covers: Toyota Corolla 2003–2013, Lexus SC430 2002–2010, GX460 2010–2017 +14 more
- 19V627000Aug 28, 2019Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2003-2008 Corolla, 2005-2008 Corolla Matrix, and Pontiac Vibe vehicles equipped with a…Covers: Toyota Corolla 2003–2008, Pontiac Vibe 2005–2008, Toyota Corolla Matrix 2005–2008
- 18V883000Dec 12, 2018Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2002-2005 Lexus SC and Toyota Sequoia, 2003-2005 Toyota Corolla and Tundra, and…Covers: Toyota Corolla 2003–2005, Pontiac Vibe 2003–2007, Toyota Sequoia 2002–2005 +2 more
- 15V285000May 13, 2015Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) notified the agency on May 13, 2015 that they are recalling certain model year 2004 Sequoia vehicles…Covers: Toyota Corolla 2003–2007, Sequoia 2002–2007, Lexus SC 2002–2007 +3 more
- 15V286000May 13, 2015Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) notified the agency on May 13, 2015, that they are recalling 2005-2007 Lexus SC, Toyota Corolla, Corolla…Covers: Toyota Corolla 2003–2007, Sequoia 2002–2007, Lexus SC 2002–2007 +3 more
- 15V043000Jan 28, 2015Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 Toyota Corolla vehicles manufactured December 28, 2001, to May 2…Covers: Toyota Corolla 2003–2004, Pontiac Vibe 2003–2004, Toyota Avalon 2003–2004 +1 more
- 13V029000Jan 30, 2013Toyota is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 Corolla and Corolla Matrix vehicles and 2003-2004 Pontiac Vibe vehicles. The supplemental restraint system…Covers: Toyota Corolla 2003–2004, Pontiac Vibe 2003–2004, Toyota Corolla Matrix 2003–2004
Related service bulletins
- 10251075Jan 25, 2024DP: The subject vehicles are equipped with a front passenger airbag. A part inside the airbag could explode, shooting sharp metal fragments at vehicle occupants. This could cause…
- 10251073Jan 25, 2024DP: The subject vehicles are equipped with a front passenger airbag. A part inside the airbag could explode, shooting sharp metal fragments at vehicle occupants. This could cause…
- 10244113Aug 17, 2023TSB: Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) (see Figure 1) for most…
- 10217806Jul 28, 2022CSP: Takata CSP Coverage Job Aid - published 7.28.2022
- 10217804Jul 28, 2022CSP: On July 30, 2018, a settlement of claims for Economic Loss related to Takata airbag inflators was approved for full implementation. The settlement includes Toyota?s…
- 10190460Mar 17, 2021Toyota Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements
- 10132410Jul 20, 2017TSB: REVISION NOTICE July 20, 2017 Rev1: Applicability has been updated to exclude 2007 ? 2017 model year Avanza vehicles. Some hazardous material treatment and handling…
- 10131852Mar 8, 2017Dealer Letter: Toyota will be sending Safety Recall Follow-Up Notices to remind owners whose vehicles have not yet had campaign repairs completed.
- 10131851Mar 8, 2017Region Letter: Toyota will be sending Safety Recall Follow-Up Notices to remind owners whose vehicles have not yet had campaign repairs completed.
- 10109515Sep 2, 2014Dealer Letter: Toyota will be sending Safety Recall Follow-Up Notices to remind owners whose vehicles have not yet had campaign repairs completed. Please note the following…
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 11% |
| 2025 | 6 | 19% |
| 2024 | 8 | 12% |
| 2023 | 6 | 8% |
| 2022 | 10 | 10% |
| 2021 | 53 | 28% |
| 2020 | 18 | 6% |
| 2019 | 33 | 16% |
| 2018 | 36 | 26% |
| 2017 | 54 | 30% |
| 2016 | 65 | 30% |
| 2015 | 56 | 25% |
| 2014 | 69 | 25% |
| 2013 | 72 | 36% |
| 2012 | 370 | 83% |
| 2011 | 418 | 72% |
| 2010 | 424 | 34% |
| 2009 | 552 | 38% |
| 2008 | 138 | 44% |
| 2007 | 436 | 52% |
| 2006 | 454 | 54% |
| 2005 | 457 | 54% |
| 2004 | 236 | 49% |
| 2003 | 333 | 46% |
| 2002 | 23 | 20% |
| 2001 | 23 | 17% |
| 2000 | 17 | 12% |
| 1999 | 19 | 12% |
| 1998 | 61 | 27% |
| 1997 | 29 | 21% |
| 1996 | 32 | 25% |
| 1995 | 54 | 31% |
| 1994 | 69 | 40% |
| 1993 | 48 | 37% |
| 1992 | 1 | 2% |
| 1991 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2004 Toyota Corolla
60 complaintsEngine cooling
46 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
29 complaintsElectrical system
24 complaintsFuel system
24 complaintsOther or unknown
16 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
16 complaintsBrakes
14 complaintsSeat belts
14 complaintsSteering
13 complaintsEngine
9 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Toyota Corolla
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology