2011 Toyota Corolla Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 1%of 584 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 5,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the seat belts of the 2011 Toyota Corolla, 1% of the 584 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 5,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“This car was involved in a three car collision. A van turned left suddenly and without signaling. The car behind the van slammed on brakes. The next car hit the first car in the back. The third car (my car) hit the second car in the back and pushed him into the first car. My daughter was driving and I was in the front passenger seat. The front air bags and all four of the side curtain air bags deployed. We both had on our seat belts but they did not lock. I, seating in the front passenger seat with my seat belt on, was propelled into the front windshield. …”
NHTSA complaint #10745180, filed 2015-07, 126,000 miles“Rear seat belts must crossover each other to buckle. This involves the rear seat behind the driver and the middle rear seat. Toyota will not repair, or admit it is a defect. Also local dealership refuses to submit a complaint to corporate offices.”
NHTSA complaint #10472585, filed 2012-08, 3,793 miles“The contact owns a 2011 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that the rear seat belt buckles were reversed and the rear passenger buckle had to be secured on the opposite side. The dealer stated that there was an error at the time of assembly but they would not repair the problem. The manufacturer was also contacted. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 30,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10526378, filed 2013-07, 30,000 miles“The contact owns a 2011 Toyota Corolla. While examining the vehicle the contact noticed that the rear driver and passenger side seat belt latches were tangled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was informed that the vehicle was design in such a way that the rear seat belt latches would cross one another. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 5,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10456896, filed 2012-04, 5,000 miles“The contact owns a 2011 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated the seat belt warning alarm was to low for them to hear. The contact spoke with the manufacturer and was told that the volume could not be increased. The contact stated due to the safety issue he could forget to put on his seat belt, leave the keys in the ignition, or potentially leave the headlights on. The failure mileage was 10 and the current mileage was 1,000. Updated 09/28/11 the dealer informed the consumer, that they could not raise the tone of the seat belt warning system. Updated 12/30/11”
NHTSA complaint #10415622, filed 2011-07, 1,000 milesSeat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 6% |
| 2024 | 1 | 2% |
| 2023 | 1 | 1% |
| 2022 | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 | 8 | 4% |
| 2020 | 8 | 3% |
| 2019 | 9 | 4% |
| 2018 | 11 | 8% |
| 2017 | 11 | 6% |
| 2016 | 26 | 12% |
| 2015 | 8 | 4% |
| 2014 | 15 | 6% |
| 2013 | 12 | 6% |
| 2012 | 7 | 2% |
| 2011 | 6 | 1% |
| 2010 | 13 | 1% |
| 2009 | 11 | 1% |
| 2008 | 5 | 2% |
| 2007 | 11 | 1% |
| 2006 | 5 | 1% |
| 2005 | 6 | 1% |
| 2004 | 14 | 3% |
| 2003 | 38 | 5% |
| 2002 | 5 | 4% |
| 2000 | 9 | 6% |
| 1999 | 9 | 6% |
| 1998 | 17 | 8% |
| 1997 | 38 | 28% |
| 1996 | 18 | 14% |
| 1995 | 16 | 9% |
| 1994 | 25 | 15% |
| 1993 | 14 | 11% |
| 1992 | 9 | 14% |
| 1991 | 13 | 18% |
| 1990 | 4 | 15% |
| 1989 | 2 | 9% |
| 1988 | 7 | 27% |
| 1987 | 3 | 21% |
| 1984 | 4 | 67% |
| 1982 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2011 Toyota Corolla
418 complaintsVehicle 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 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.
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