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2011 Toyota Corolla Air bags Problems

Complaints
418about this part
Share
72%of 584 total for the year
Median mileage
57,000miles
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 418 complaints about the air bags of the 2011 Toyota Corolla, 72% of the 584 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 57,000 miles. 28 of these say a crash was involved, 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.

“Vehicle horn stopped working. Not sure what caused it to stop working. I have not used it that often, but this recently happen when I was merging onto the highway and another vehicle almost ran right into me and my horn did not work to warn them I was there. This makes me nervous in case something does happen with my child in the car.”

NHTSA complaint #11324413, filed 2020-05, 154,000 miles

“Takata recal: I have been told a year ago that these airbags will get especially dangerous around september of 2017. We are almost there and my dealer says the replacement airbags are not available. What can I do? I live in a hot humid place where the airbags degrade fast. Would the dealer remove the airbag without putting in the replacement?”

NHTSA complaint #11018954, filed 2017-08, 30,000 miles

“Takata recall. No notice of recall to me through the mail, most likely because I have moved. Bought car new from Toyota san diego in 2011, model 2011 Toyota Corolla 4-door sedan. No accidents so far, I am filing a complaint because I need the airbag replaced. This is a vehicle that my husband and I drive daily, with our two small children.”

NHTSA complaint #10946751, filed 2017-01, 60,000 miles

“Takata recall. I received a recall notice and took it to my local dealer who advised that they didn't have a fix yet. The recall notice suggested that the passenger seat not have a passenger without mentioning that particles could blow elsewhere through the car. I bought a four door sedan. Toyota should pay the difference in value and all cars like it should be removed from the road.”

NHTSA complaint #10949497, filed 2017-02, 35,000 miles

“Takata recall my complaint is that it is recommended to not have a passenger in the front seat until a remedy is performed.I bought this car as a 4 passenger car, I cannot place my mother in law in the back seat 3 times a week for transport, and what about the driver side inflater, is that one safe? I do not feel safe in this car now, and cannot use it for the purpose I bought it for”

NHTSA complaint #10887563, filed 2016-07, 40,000 miles

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Air bags: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2026211%
2025619%
2024812%
202368%
20221010%
20215328%
2020186%
20193316%
20183626%
20175430%
20166530%
20155625%
20146925%
20137236%
201237083%
201141872%
201042434%
200955238%
200813844%
200743652%
200645454%
200545754%
200423649%
200333346%
20022320%
20012317%
20001712%
19991912%
19986127%
19972921%
19963225%
19955431%
19946940%
19934837%
199212%
199111%

Other parts of the 2011 Toyota Corolla

Vehicle speed control
46 complaintsSteering
43 complaintsBody and structure
22 complaintsBrakes
21 complaintsEngine
19 complaintsOther or unknown
19 complaintsElectrical system
18 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
18 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsSeats
8 complaintsSuspension
8 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2011 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