2013 Toyota Corolla Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 72about this part
- Share
- 36%of 201 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 37,664miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 72 complaints about the air bags of the 2013 Toyota Corolla, 36% of the 201 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 37,664 miles. 31 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.
“Toyota recall has listed my car as needing the takata airbags replaced due to potential hazard from the ones in place now!! I live in a small town on an island in alaska and would have to pay for a ferry to and from juneau in order to get these replaced!!! Why should I have to pay out of pocket to get the replaclement done at a dealership???”
NHTSA complaint #11186832, filed 2019-03, 50,000 miles“Takata recall vehicle airbags failed to deploy after impact at 55 MPH in a 3 vehicle pile up on the freeway. I have taken my vehicle in before for passenger airbag recall and repaired. Neither one deployed including the side doors, passenger and driver. As the results of this failure, I sustained injuries after the initial impact.”
NHTSA complaint #11229821, filed 2019-07, 90,000 miles“Our 2013 Toyota Corolla vehicle suddenly and without warning became stuck in a snow squall. The vehicle's headlights were on and driver was wearing a seatbelt, but also put on the vehicle's flashers to declare distress. A truck from the opposite direction apparently crossed over into my lane and hit my vehicle head on without warning. …”
NHTSA complaint #10701332, filed 2015-03, 17,000 miles“I recently purchased my car on the 4th of november 2015, first everything was fine; but now when I drive, at the most random times the alarm for the passenger side air bag goes off (while no one is sitting there) and also if someone is sitting in the passenger side, it will read airbag off .”
NHTSA complaint #10874301, filed 2016-06, 72,100 miles“My 2013 Toyota Corolla was involved in a collision on 10/07/14, in which my son was driving the vehicle. The other driver made a illegal left turn in front of my son. The vehicle sustained massive front end damage. Majority of the front end was caved in, yet the airbag did not deploy. My son sustained some injuries and sought medical attention. ..updated 12/11/14 updated 06/2/2015”
NHTSA complaint #10661297, filed 2014-11, 10,500 milesRelated recalls
- 20V024000Jan 17, 2020Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2011-2019 Corolla, 2011-2013 Matrix, 2012-2018 Avalon, and 2013-2018 Avalon Hybrid…Covers: Toyota Corolla 2011–2019, Avalon 2012–2018, Avalon Hybrid 2013–2018 +1 more
- 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
- 19V005000Jan 9, 2019Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Toyota 4Runner, 2014-2015 Scion xB, Lexus IS350C, IS250C, 2014 Toyota Sienna…Covers: Toyota Corolla 2010–2013, Lexus GX460 2010–2017, Toyota 4RUNNER 2010–2016 +9 more
- 18V024000Jan 9, 2018Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2013 Scion xB, Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Sienna, 4Runner, Lexus IS250, IS350…Covers: Toyota Corolla 2009–2010, 2013, Scion XB 2009–2010, 2013, Toyota Corolla Matrix 2009–2010, 2013 +11 more
Related service bulletins
- 10249321Dec 14, 2023DP: On November 28, 2023, a class action settlement of claims for certain airbag control units was finally approved by the federal court. The settlement includes Toyota?s…
- 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…
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 2013 Toyota Corolla
39 complaintsBrakes
24 complaintsVehicle speed control
18 complaintsEngine
16 complaintsOther or unknown
16 complaintsSeat belts
12 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsBody and structure
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsTires
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 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