2008 Toyota Corolla Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 138about this part
- Share
- 44%of 314 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 75,607miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 138 complaints about the air bags of the 2008 Toyota Corolla, 44% of the 314 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 75,607 miles. 37 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 4 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 have had failure to disclose issues with this car. I have had an accident in which the airbag did not deploy and brake had difficulty. I had a bad accident and have reached out to Toyota to wither repair my car or setup rental or make a payment for rental. I do not want to drive this car until repaired, therefore renting for the past 3 months”
NHTSA complaint #10991877, filed 2017-05, 55 miles“Srs light is on not flashing. Continuously illuminated. Car was parked not moving I washed it and filled washer fluid reservoir fluid spilled so I rinsed it off when I was done I moved my car and srs light was on. I believe the senor shorted out when it got wet.”
NHTSA complaint #11121579, filed 2018-08, 141,229 miles“October 9, 2017 I was rear-ended, hit at 35 MPH. This hit I was sitting. I was side swiped at 40- 45 MPH, moving at this time. I was again rear-ended at 50- 55 MPH, stopped. And then I was backed into, in the front end of my car at 20-25 MPH. How come no airbags go off?”
NHTSA complaint #11051639, filed 2017-12, 198,000 miles“My car was involved in an accident that was bad enough that the airbags should have activated, but did not. This was after I had the recall on the airbags repaired at the dealer in late 2017. Who can I address this problem with?”
NHTSA complaint #11074247, filed 2018-02, 260,000 miles“I took my vehicle in to john roberts Toyota, manchester, tn. And was promised a 'as soon as we can' replacement for passenger side airbag. That was may 04, 2016 and it is now may 27, 2016. 'as soon as we can' is over 23 days now.”
NHTSA complaint #10871194, filed 2016-05, 140,000 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
- 16V127000Mar 3, 2016Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 Lexus SC vehicles manufactured August 3, 2007, to July 30, 2010…Covers: Toyota Corolla 2008, Lexus SC 2008–2010, Pontiac Vibe 2008 +1 more
- 16V128000Mar 2, 2016Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 Lexus SC vehicles manufactured August 3, 2007, to July 30, 2010…Covers: Toyota Corolla 2008, Lexus SC 2008–2010, Pontiac Vibe 2008 +1 more
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…
- 10227898Nov 23, 2022TSB: Some 2005 ? 2022 model year Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty smell is present. Follow the procedures in this…
- 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…
- 10131961Jan 14, 2014Toyota vehicles are equipped with Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS), including various airbags and in some models, seat belt pre-tensioners, to help reduce the risk of injury…
- 10132055Nov 4, 2013Beginning in 1998, Toyota introduced side airbags as optional equipment. Toyota does NOT recommend replacement of original seat covers with non-Toyota leather or other seat cover…
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 2008 Toyota Corolla
54 complaintsEngine cooling
33 complaintsBrakes
26 complaintsElectrical system
22 complaintsEngine
21 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
13 complaintsSteering
12 complaintsSuspension
10 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 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