2009 Toyota Corolla

Fatalities reported

Owners filed 1,459 complaints about this vehicle with federal regulators, most often about the airbags. It has been recalled 13 times.

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When it fails
020k40k60k90k120k200k
23,000 milesMedian miles at failure

838 complaints record an odometer reading. Failures cluster around 0–10,000 miles.

Most common 2009 Toyota Corolla problems

538 of the 1,459 complaints (37%) are about the airbags.

ComponentReportsCrashesFiresInjuries
Air Bags · airbags532
47140
Steering339
34017
Vehicle Speed Control · throttle and acceleration137
48124
Engine72
310
Electrical System56
161
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · brakes40
1104
Vehicle Speed Control › Accelerator Pedal · throttle and acceleration25
502
Power Train · transmission25
300
Service Brakes · brakes20
601
Unknown or Other19
410

2009 Toyota Corolla airbags problems

37% of all complaints

538 of the 1,459 complaints are about the airbags. This is what owners describe:

  • did not deploy its airbags in a crash5% · 26
  • shows an airbag warning light5% · 25
  • sets off warning lights on the dash4% · 21

Share of the 538 airbags complaints whose text describes each symptom. One complaint can describe several.

Typical mileage
83,000 mi
median of 107 reports
Peak year of filing
2017
350 airbags complaints that year
Crashes · fires · injuries
52 · 1 · 45
in these complaints
“The contact owned a 2009 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that while driving at 5 mph and exiting a parking lot when the vehicle accelerated on its own, veered to the left, and crashed into a gate. No warning lights were illuminated and the air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained injury to the right shoulder, right foot, and right hand, but did not seek medical attention. No police report was filed.”
Owner complaint, filed Jan 12, 2024 at 103,000 miles
“My daughter was hit by a red light runner at 60mph and her airbags did not deploy at all. Her head hit the door and she sustained a broken collarbone, concussion and mild brain bleed.”
Owner complaint, filed Dec 27, 2023

Complaints and recalls over time

By year of filing
2008: 10 complaints, 1 about the airbags'082009: 100 complaints, 3 about the airbags2010: 478 complaints, 10 about the airbags'102011: 49 complaints, 3 about the airbags2012: 37 complaints, 3 about the airbags'122013: 52 complaints, 6 about the airbags2014: 72 complaints, 18 about the airbags'142015: 55 complaints, 7 about the airbags2016: 147 complaints, 108 about the airbags'162017: 374 complaints, 350 about the airbags2018: 30 complaints, 13 about the airbags'182019: 15 complaints, 3 about the airbags2020: 18 complaints, 6 about the airbags'202021: 9 complaints, 2 about the airbags2022: 6 complaints, 1 about the airbags'222023: 4 complaints, 3 about the airbags2024: 3 complaints, 1 about the airbags'24Recall 09V338000 (brakes)Recall 10V017000 (throttle and acceleration)Recall 10V023000 (throttle and acceleration)Recall 12V491000 (visibility)Recall 14V168000 (airbags)Recall 15V689000 (visibility)Recall 16V340000 (airbags)Recall 16V396000 (seats)Recall 17V006000 (airbags)Recall 18V024000 (airbags)Recall 19V741000 (airbags)NHTSA investigation EA21002NHTSA investigation DP14003
All complaintsAbout the airbagsRecall (red: the airbags)NHTSA investigation opened

Complaints about the 2009 Corolla peaked in 2010, with 478 filed that year. Owners had filed 29 complaints about the airbags before the first recall that covers it, 14V168000 in April 2014; 509 more have come in since. In 2024 owners filed 3 so far.

13 safety recalls

Part 573 reports
Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module19V741000
Filed Oct 17, 2019928,220 vehiclesToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Defect. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2010-2016 4Runner, 2003-2006 Tundra, 2003-2013 Corolla, 2009-2010 Corolla Matrix, 2004-2005 RAV4, 2002-2007 Sequoia, 2011-2013 Sienna, 2008-2012 Scion xB, 2008-2009 Lexus IS-F, 2007-2012 Yaris and Lexus ES350, 2010-2017 Lexus GX460, 2002-2010 Lexus SC430, 2006-2012 Lexus IS250 and IS350 and 2010-2015 Lexus IS250C and IS350C vehicles. These vehicles had their driver or passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.

Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy. Toyota will notify owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front driver inflator, front passenger airbag inflator, the airbag assembly, or the front passenger airbag sub-assembly and inflator. The recall began November 20, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are J0A, J0B, and J0C. Lexus' numbers for this recall are JLI, JLJ, and JLK.

Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module18V024000
Filed Jan 9, 2018628,018 vehiclesToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Defect. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2013 Scion xB, Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Sienna, 4Runner, Lexus IS250, IS350, IS250C, IS350C, IS-F, and GX460 vehicles sold, ever registered, in the states of AL, CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MS, SC, TX, PR, AS, GU, the MP (Saipan), and the U.S. VI or "Zone A." Toyota is also recalling certain 2010 Scion xB, Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Yaris, 4Runner, Lexus IS250, IS350, IS250C, IS350C, ES350, IS-F, GX460, and Pontiac Vibe vehicles sold, ever registered, in the states of AZ, AR, DE, DC, IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, MO, NE, NV, NJ, NM, NC, OH, OK, PA, TN, VA, and WV or "Zone B." Toyota is also recalling certain 2009 Scion xB, Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Yaris, Lexus IS250, IS350, ES350, IS-F, and Pontiac Vibe vehicles ever registered in the states of AK, CO, CT, ID, IA, ME, MA, MI, MN, MT, NH, NY, ND, OR, RI, SD, UT, VT, WA, WI, and WY or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy. Toyota will notify the Toyota, Scion and Lexus owners. General Motors will contact the Pontiac owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, or replace the air bag assembly. The recall began on January 29, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331, or Pontiac customer service at 1-800-762-2737. Toyota's numbers for this recall are "Zone A" Toyota: G0P, Lexus: GLG; "Zone B" Toyota: G0R, Lexus GLH; "Zone C" Toyota: H0A, and Lexus: HLA.

Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module17V006000
Filed Jan 9, 2017577,875 vehiclesToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Defect. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2012 Toyota 4Runner, Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Sienna, Yaris, Scion xB, Lexus ES350, GX460, IS-F, IS250, IS350, IS250C, IS350C, and Lexus LFA vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Toyota is recalling certain 2009 Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Yaris, Yaris HB, Scion xB, Pontiac Vibe, Lexus, ES350, IS250, IS350, and IS-F vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, Toyota is recalling certain 2006-2008 Lexus IS250 and IS350, 2007-2008 Lexus ES350, Toyota Yaris, Yaris HB, and 2008 Lexus IS-F and Scion xB vehicles originally sold, or ever registered in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

Risk. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy. Toyota will notify the Toyota, Scion and Lexus owners. General Motors will contact the Pontiac owners. Depending on the model, dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator or the air bag assembly, free of charge. The recall began on February 1, 2017. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331, or Pontiac customer service at 1-800-762-2737. Toyota's numbers for final remedy for this campaign are G0P (Toyota Zone A), G0R (Toyota Zone B), H0A (Toyota Zone C), GLG (Lexus Zone A), GLH (Lexus Zone B) and HLA (Lexus Zone C).

Seats › Front Assembly › Seat Heater/Cooler16V396000
Filed Jun 2, 20167,749 vehiclesSoutheast Toyota Distributors, LLC

Defect. Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2005-2011 4Runner, Highlander, Sequoia, and Sienna, 2005-2010 Avalon and Tundra, 2006-2008 Camry Solara, 2006-2010 Highlander hybrid, 2006-2011 Rav4 and Tacoma, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2007-2011 Camry hybrid, 2009-2010 Venza, 2010-2012 Prius, 1988-1990 and 2005-2010 Camry, and 1989 and 2009-2010 Corolla vehicles equipped with aftermarket accessory seat heaters with a copper strand heating element. The electrical wiring in the seat heaters may be damaged when the seat cushion is compressed.

Risk. If damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy. SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the seat heaters, free of charge, and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory. The recall began on July 14, 2016. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET number for this recall is SET16B.

Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module16V340000
Filed May 23, 20161,754,517 vehiclesToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Defect. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Scion xB and Lexus IS F, 2009-2011 Toyota Corolla and Corolla Matrix, 2006-2011 Toyota Yaris, Lexus IS250 and Lexus IS350, 2010-2011 Toyota 4Runner, Lexus IS250C, Lexus IS350C and Lexus GX460, 2011 Sienna, 2007-2011 Lexus ES350, and 2009-2010 Pontiac Vibe vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Toyota is recalling certain model year 2008 Scion xB and Lexus IS F, 2007-2008 Toyota Yaris, 2006-2008 Lexus IS250 and Lexus IS350 and 2007-2008 Lexus ES350 vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Vehicles of these model years and models that were not originally sold or ever registered in either Zones A or B are not subject to this safety recall. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

Risk. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy. Toyota will notify the Toyota and Lexus owners. General Motors will contact the Pontiac owners. Depending on the model, dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator or the air bag assembly, free of charge. The recall began on December 6, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for interim notification for this campaign are G1P (Toyota Zone A), G1R (Toyota Zone B), G2G (Lexus Zone A), and G2H (Lexus Zone B). Toyota's numbers for final remedy for this campaign are G0P (Toyota Zone A), G0R (Toyota Zone B), GLG (Lexus Zone A), and GLH (Lexus Zone B).

Visibility › Power Window Devices and Controls15V689000
Filed Oct 22, 20151,814,284 vehiclesToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Defect. Toyota Motor Company (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Tundra, Sequoia, Corolla, Corolla Matrix and Scion xB, 2008-2011 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid, 2007 Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2009 Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2006-2011 RAV4, 2006-2010 Yaris, and 2009-2010 Scion xD and Pontiac Vibe vehicles. During the manufacturing of the Power Window Master Switch (PWMS), grease lubricant may have been inconsistently applied to the sliding electrical contacts.

Risk. If the sliding electrical contacts are not protected by lubricant, debris and moisture that get into the switch may cause a short circuit and the switch assembly may overheat and melt, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy. Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the switch, applying a lubricant if no abnormality is found. If abnormality is found, the PWMS circuit board will be replaced, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 20, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is C0M.

Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module14V168000
Filed Apr 9, 20141,486,413 vehiclesToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Defect. Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006-2008 RAV4, 2006-2010 Yaris, 2008-2010 Highlander, and 2009-2010 Tacoma, Corolla, Corolla Matrix and General Motors Pontiac Vibe vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the steering column assembly contains electrical connections to the driver's airbag module housed in a spiral cable assembly, which includes a Flexible Flat Cable (FFC). Due to the shape and location of the FFC's retainer, the FFC could become damaged when the steering wheel is turned.

Risk. If the FFC is damaged, connectivity to the driver's air bag module could be lost and the air bag deactivated. The failure of the driver's air bag to deploy in the event of a crash that typically necessitates deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver.

Remedy. Toyota will notify the Toyota vehicle owners, and General Motors will notify the Pontiac Vibe owners. Toyota sent owners an interim notification letter in May 2014 to advise owners of the recall. Toyota will mail owners a second letter when remedy parts are available. General Motors sent Pontiac Vibe owners an Interim letter on June 20, 2014 notifying them that parts are currently unavailable. General Motors sent notices to the Pontiac Vibe owners on September 15, 2014, that a remedy is available. The recall began on October 27, 2014. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331. Owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-762-2737.

Visibility › Power Window Devices and Controls12V491000
Filed Oct 10, 20122,519,424 vehiclesToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Defect. Toyota is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 Camry, Camry Hybrid, RAV4, Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Tundra, Sequoia, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Yaris, Scion xB, Scion xD and Pontiac Vibe vehicles. The power window master switch assemblies in some of these vehicles were built using a less precise process for lubricating the internal components of the switch assemblies. Irregularities in this lubrication process may cause the power window master switch assemblies to malfunction and overheat.

Risk. If the switch overheats, it may melt, possibly resulting in a fire.

Remedy. Toyota will notify its owners, and dealers will inspect the switch and apply a special grease that inhibits heat build up or replace any switch damaged by the defect, free of charge. Toyota owners that experience a problem with a switch should not attempt to make repairs, but should contact their Toyota dealer or the Toyota Customer Experience Center at 1-800-331-4331. General Motors will contact the Pontiac Vibe owners affected by this recall and GM dealers will inspect and repair switches as necessary. Those owners may contact Pontiac Customer Care at 1-800-762-2737.

Equipment › Other › Labels10V035000
Filed Feb 3, 2010271,417 vehiclesGulf States Toyota, Inc.

Defect. GULF STATES TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 AND JUNE 2, 2008 WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.

Risk. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS.

Remedy. DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. DEALERS WILL ALSO CORRECT THE OWNER'S MANUAL. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GULF STATES TOYOTA AT 713-580-3300.

Equipment › Other › Labels10V036000
Filed Feb 3, 2010153,418 vehiclesSoutheast Toyota Distributors, LLC

Defect. SOUTHEAST TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2011 PASSENGER VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.

Risk. A DRIVER MAY OVERLOAD A VEHICLE WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy. DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SOUTHEAST TOYOTA AT 1-800-301-6859.

Vehicle Speed Control › Accelerator Pedal10V023000
Filed Jan 27, 20101,126,915 vehiclesToyota Motor North America, Inc.

Defect. TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 HIGHLANDER, MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 COROLLA, VENZA AND MATRIX PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL CAN GET STUCK IN THE WIDE OPEN POSITION DUE TO ITS BEING TRAPPED BY AN UNSECURED OR INCOMPATIBLE DRIVER'S FLOOR MAT. THIS RECALL IS AN EXPANSION OF A CAMPAIGN OF 3.8 MILLION OTHER TOYOTA VEHICLES ANNOUNCED IN 2009 FOR THE SAME ISSUE (SEE 09V-388).

Risk. A STUCK OPEN ACCELERATOR PEDAL MAY RESULT IN VERY HIGH VEHICLE SPEEDS AND MAKE IT DIFFICULT TO STOP THE VEHICLE, WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH, SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

Remedy. TOYOTA WILL MODIFY OR REPLACE THE ACCELERATOR PEDALS ON THE SUBJECT VEHICLES. FLOOR SURFACE MODIFICATIONS ARE ALSO BEING CONSIDERED AND WILL BE INCLUDED FOR ANY MODEL FOR WHICH IT IS DEEMED APPROPRIATE. INITIALLY, DEALERS WILL BE INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO RESHAPE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL FOR THE REPAIR. AS REPLACEMENT PARTS WITH THE SAME SHAPE AS THE MODIFIED PEDAL BECOME AVAILABLE, THEY WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE DEALERS FOR THE REPAIR. CUSTOMERS WHO HAVE HAD THE PEDAL RESHAPE REMEDY COMPLETED WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO RECEIVE A NEW PEDAL IF THEY DESIRE, AFTER REPLACEMENT PEDALS BECOME AVAILABLE. IN ADDITION, TOYOTA WILL REPLACE ANY TOYOTA ALL-WEATHER FLOOR MAT IN A SUBJECT VEHICLE WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED MAT, FREE OF CHARGE. FOR THOSE CUSTOMERS WHO HAVE THE PREVIOUS DESIGN ALL-WEATHER FLOOR MAT BUT DO NOT NEED OR WANT THE NEWLY DESIGNED ALL-WEATHER FLOOR MAT, TOYOTA WILL RECOVER THE PREVIOUS DESIGN ALL-WEATHER FLOOR MAT AND REIMBURSE ITS PRICE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN MARCH 30, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.

Vehicle Speed Control › Accelerator Pedal10V017000
Filed Jan 21, 20102,230,661 vehiclesToyota Motor North America, Inc.

Defect. TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 AVALON, MODEL YEAR 2007-2010 CAMRY, MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 COROLLA, COROLLA MATRIX, RAV4, MODEL YEAR 2010 HIGHLANDER, MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 SEQUOIA, AND MODEL YEAR 2007-2010 TUNDRA VEHICLES. DUE TO THE MANNER IN WHICH THE FRICTION LEVER INTERACTS WITH THE SLIDING SURFACE OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL INSIDE THE PEDAL SENSOR ASSEMBLY, THE SLIDING SURFACE OF THE LEVER MAY BECOME SMOOTH DURING VEHICLE OPERATION. IN THIS CONDITION, IF CONDENSATION OCCURS ON THE SURFACE, AS MAY OCCUR FROM HEATER OPERATION (WITHOUT A/C) WHEN THE PEDAL ASSEMBLY IS COLD, THE FRICTION WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS OPERATED MAY INCREASE, WHICH MAY RESULT IN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECOMING HARDER TO DEPRESS, SLOWER TO RETURN, OR, IN THE WORST CASE, MECHANICALLY STUCK IN A PARTIALLY DEPRESSED POSITION.

Risk. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL MAY BECOME HARD TO DEPRESS, SLOW TO RETURN TO IDLE, OR, IN THE WORST CASE, MECHANICALLY STUCK IN A PARTIALLY DEPRESSED POSITION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy. DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REINFORCEMENT BAR IN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WHICH WILL ALLOW THE PEDAL TO OPERATE SMOOTHLY. GM WILL NOTIFY OWNERS FOR THE PONTIAC VIBE PLEASE SEE 10V-018. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON FEBRUARY 5, 2010 AND WILL BE COMPLETED ON MARCH 15, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Power Assist › Vacuum09V338000
Filed Aug 27, 200995,705 vehiclesToyota Motor North America, Inc.

Defect. TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 SCION XD AND MY 2009-2010 COROLLA, AND COROLLA MATRIX VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 1.8L ENGINE AND ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF ALASKA, COLORADO, IDAHO, ILLINOIS, IOWA, KANSAS, MAINE, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MONTANA, NEBRASKA, NEVADA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW YORK, NORTH DAKOTA, SOUTH DAKOTA, VERMONT, WISCONSIN, AND WYOMING. WHEN DRIVING UNDER CERTAIN UNIQUE CONDITIONS IN EXTREMELY LOW AMBIENT TEMPERATURES, THE INTAKE MANIFOLD SUCTION PORT FOR THE BRAKE VACUUM CAN BECOME BLOCKED DUE TO THE FREEZING OF CONDENSATION RESULTING FROM POSITIVE CRANKCASE VENTILATION.

Risk. THIS COULD LEAD TO AN INCREASE IN VEHICLE STOPPING DISTANCE AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR.

Remedy. DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEWLY DESIGNED INTAKE AIR CONNECTOR WHICH WILL RELOCATE THE BRAKE SYSTEM VACUUM PORT. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 21, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.

All 13 campaigns on file, newest first.

NHTSA investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Before a recall there is often an investigation: NHTSA opens one when complaints or manufacturer data point to a safety defect. 3 name the 2009 Corolla.

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureEngineering analysis EA21002Open
Opened Sep 17, 2021airbags

From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited. The rapid burning can cause the inflator to rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious or even fatal injury to vehicle occupants. See 2016 Blomquist Report at …

Low-speed surgingDefect petition DP14003Closed
Opened Sep 19, 2014Closed Apr 29, 2015throttle and acceleration

The Agency received a petition on September 11, 2014 requesting an investigation into, low-speed surging in the 2006-2010 Toyota Corolla [vehicles] with ETCS-i, in which the brakes fail to stop the vehicle in time to prevent a crash.NHTSA conducted a technical review of the material cited and provided by the petitioner, material Toyota submitted in response to a NHTSA formal request, interviews with complainants and manufacturer representatives, as well as the results of testing of the complaint vehicle.Taking into account the allocation of agency resources, agency priorities, and the …

Steering Wander or DriftPreliminary evaluation PE10008Closed
Opened Feb 18, 2010Closed May 4, 2011steering

On February 18, 2010, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Preliminary Evaluation PE10-008 to investigate complaints of steering wander or drift in model year (MY) 2009 and 2010 Toyota Corolla and Matrix vehicles.The complaint descriptions indicated dissatisfaction with the on-center steering feel in the subject vehicles. Some drivers (~25%) related the feel to driving in a strong crosswind and others indicated that the effort and attention required to maintain heading increased driver fatigue on long trips.These complaints all relate to the system operating as designed and do not …

Technical service bulletins

372 on file

Repair instructions the manufacturer sent its dealers for the 2009 Corolla. Not recalls: the fix is usually free only while the car is under warranty.

engine 93equipment 93body and frame 68electrical system 28steering 15brakes 14transmission 11airbags 10
BST-Region LetteService campaignSep 8, 2016electrical system

Region Letter email: In our continuing effort to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Toyota has converted Limited Service Campaign (LSC) BST into Special Service Campaign (SSC) BST with no expiration date. Toyota will install Smart Stop Technology on the below listed model and model year vehicles. This feature will cut engine power in case of …

BST-Region LetteService campaignSep 8, 2016equipment

Region Letter: In our continuing effort to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Toyota has converted Limited Service Campaign (LSC) BST into Special Service Campaign (SSC) BST with no expiration date. Toyota will install Smart Stop Technology on the below listed model and model year vehicles. This feature will cut engine power in case of simultaneous …

BST-Dealer PackaService campaignSep 8, 2016equipment

Dealer Package email: In our continuing effort to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Toyota has converted Limited Service Campaign (LSC) BST into Special Service Campaign (SSC) BST with no expiration date. Toyota will install Smart Stop Technology on the below listed model and model year vehicles. This feature will cut engine power in case of …

BST-Dealer PackaService campaignSep 8, 2016equipment

Dealer Package: In our continuing effort to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Toyota has converted Limited Service Campaign (LSC) BST into Special Service Campaign (SSC) BST with no expiration date. Toyota will install Smart Stop Technology on the below listed model and model year vehicles. This feature will cut engine power in case of simultaneous …

T-SB-0094-21 RevService Bulletin/Repair InstructionsNov 23, 2022airbags

TSB: 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 bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. The purpose of this service bulletin is to provide general guidelines and procedures for odor remediation. This service …

22TE04 - TakataService Bulletin/Repair InstructionsJul 28, 2022airbags

CSP: 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 agreement to provide a Customer Support Program (?CSP?) for 2002-2019 model year (MY) vehicles originally equipped with certain Takata airbag inflators or repaired under a recall with …

Takata CSP CoverService Bulletin/Repair InstructionsJul 28, 2022airbags

CSP: Takata CSP Coverage Job Aid - published 7.28.2022

Toyota Safety ReService Bulletin/Repair InstructionsMar 17, 2021airbags

Toyota Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements

T-SB-0218-17_RevService Bulletin/Repair InstructionsJul 20, 2017airbags

TSB: REVISION NOTICE July 20, 2017 Rev1: Applicability has been updated to exclude 2007 ? 2017 model year Avanza vehicles. Some hazardous material treatment and handling regulations at the state and local level define the pre-disposal deployment of airbag and pre-tensioner assemblies as hazardous material treatment. Hazardous material treatment may require …

HR1_Region LetteService Bulletin/Repair InstructionsMar 8, 2017airbags

Region Letter: Toyota will be sending Safety Recall Follow-Up Notices to remind owners whose vehicles have not yet had campaign repairs completed.

Showing the newest 6 of 10 bulletins about the airbags, and any warranty extensions or service campaigns.

What owners reported

Newest filings
Steering
Filed Apr 16, 2024CT

The contact's mother owns a 2009 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that on several occasions while he was driving straight at approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle began to drift to the left and right inadvertently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Electrical System
Filed Feb 7, 2024ME

I purchased my car in March 2023. From the first week, it wouldn't start sometimes. Id wait 5 minutes, then it would start fine. I thought it was when it got wet, at first. I also had a certain part replaced air flow compressor, possibly was called?, thinking this would fix it. It did not. In fact, the problem seemed to be happening more and more but, always, if I waited 5 to 10 minutes, sometimes messed around under the hood, it would start. This was not very comforting however, when it would stall at a light and not start right back up. I took it to AutoZone and was run on the diagnostics machine. Was told it needed new spark plugs and ignition coil packs. Which I got and replaced. Still happening. I took back to AutoZone, had it run again on diagnostic. This time it said battery. So I had a new battery put in. Still happening. All along, might I add, my fuses will blow randomly, my headlights And taillights will blow for no reason. One taillightooks like it melted through the plastic before it decided to blow. I e replaced some fuses, only to have blown again. I also have replaced the light bulb in taillight, only to have blown twice more. This is very dangerous, especially at a traffic light or, late at night if I need to go somewhere or leave somewhere And it won't start. I've been stuck in the middle of the road, on the wring sidevif the riad, in the midfle if a snowstorm, with it not starting for me. Also, it was gett5really cold without heat and, I was nearly hit seve

Air BagsCrash1 injured
Filed Jan 12, 2024103,000 milesCA

The contact owned a 2009 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that while driving at 5 mph and exiting a parking lot when the vehicle accelerated on its own, veered to the left, and crashed into a gate. No warning lights were illuminated and the air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained injury to the right shoulder, right foot, and right hand, but did not seek medical attention. No police report was filed. The vehicle was totaled and towed to a towing company. Additionally, the contact stated in 2021 while reversing from a parking space, as the vehicle was driving forward, it veered to the left and crashed into a tree. The vehicle was towed to the to be diagnosed and repaired. Per the contact, the dealer offered no diagnosis or reason for the acceleration. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 103,000.

Air Bags
Filed Dec 29, 2023NH

I have been sent two different recalls on my cars airbags. I had one repaired. I do not know how to tell what repairs were were not done. They’ve all been marked as being done yet. Four years later less than four years later my airbag warning light is on. I’m concerned that supposedly the sensor was a rotating and warmer climate and then it was that it would propel shop objects and now I don’t have a recall, but I’ve had a light on, and of course, now other Toyotas of the same group that mine is usually in Corolla Tacoma on and on , I’m having a similar problem with the light being on and I’m very concerned that one are both of those airbags are not properly working. I’ve tried to explain to Toyota that I need to be able to identify and have problems fixed that are due to their manufacturing issues. my mats were never fixed by Toyota. I had to fix them myself. Having this repair investigated is going to cost me a lot of money and what I’m gonna find out. I bet is that other colors were recalled for it. What’s the likelihood that my car still has airbag issues , especially where all the recalls are marked is done and I know that I only had took it in once to have it fixed and that was for the sensor and I don’t even know how the parts the flying parts play into this. I hope you can find out if Ty should be expanding this recall, or if they’re just getting nailed with the recent ones Because there’s not enough 2009 Corolla on the road anymore to justify a recall .

Air BagsCrash1 injured
Filed Dec 27, 2023AZ

My daughter was hit by a red light runner at 60mph and her airbags did not deploy at all. Her head hit the door and she sustained a broken collarbone, concussion and mild brain bleed.

Air Bags
Filed Dec 5, 2023TX

UNKNOWN airbag light is on and never goes off. This worries me because it could affect my safety.

Steering
Filed Oct 13, 2023KY

Power steering fails to operate causing loss of control while navigating turns.

Service BrakesCrash1 injured
Filed Jul 10, 2022CA

Vehicle speed control / sudden unintended acceleration. This was NOT a "misapplication of pedal" by driver! It was clearly a mechanical failure—apparently accelerator pedal (not floor mat, which was secured on its pegs). NO warning lamp, msg, symptom prior to crash. Afterward, saw NHTSA rpts others FIXED speed control issue & same prob STILL recurred! My VIN wasn't listed as unrepaired (likely the original owner repaired recall issue/s)—yet car was still dangerous! At slow speed, approx 1-2 mph, I was entering my garage in usual way, turning R. Car abruptly sped up uncontrollably (self-accelerated); couldn't stop it! Crashed thru garage doorpost & wall, then backyard fence. Lucky I'm alive & no one in yard. VERY traumatic! Physical injury (neck/back) helped by ibuprofen. FWIW air bag didn't deploy. AAA said they'd only tow for repair, not inspection. I wasn't going to repair; I'd NEVER trust driving that car again & wouldn't sell to ANYONE to drive, due to grave concern same issue'd recur! Available for inspection at PickNPull, Moss Landing, CA. PnP corp agreed they'd haul away ONLY for its OTHER parts—order taker understood it had UNTRUSTED accelerator pedal / vehicle speed control. They also promised me they wouldn't let anyone drive it! Of 2009 Corolla NHTSA's 1,523 rpts, "vehicle speed control" is 3rd highest, far > nearly all other rpts. Below, a few of MANY related examples. (Note: dates may be either report or incident dates.) 10/26/21 NHTSA #11438174; 5/31/17 #1099237

SteeringCrash1 injured
Filed Jun 29, 2022VA

The steering stopped responding, car started spinning hitting both left and right retaining walls. Normal high way driving. Great dry weather. NO WARNING- no shake- no rattle-no lights- no noise-NOTHING

Engine
Filed Jun 18, 2022TX

Once you turn on your car the lifters become stuck and make a loud clicking noise on the engine. It makes the car hesitate to turn on and at times it shuts off the car automatically at any time.

Other/I Am Not Sure
Filed Jun 11, 2022UT

Side styrofoam piece broke with just basic use and installation. Seems to occur frequently with this seat.

Electrical System
Filed May 20, 2022NV

My driver’s side window controls are slowly falling into the doors. I read where there was a recall online, but I have never received any paperwork. I am the original owner and have had all work done at various Toyota’s for 13 years now. Will I be able to have a dealer fix this? Thank you,

Air Bags
Filed Feb 18, 2022PR

El auto muestra en el panel el simbolo de la bolsa de aire .Fui a un taller autorizado Toyota y le hicieron el diagnostigo y me imformaron que la computadora de las bolsas de aire no sirve y que hay que cambiarla por una nueva y habia que ordenarlas porque no la tenian en inventario.

Vehicle Speed Control
Filed Oct 26, 2021WI

My 2009 Toyota Corolla is once again exhibiting undesired acceleration. Toyota has deemed this vehicle repaired in response to the recall that covered this issue. I was told it was caused by the floormat which it obviously was not. The accelerator pedal sticks and they will not fix it under the previous recall. Is there any steps I can take to get this situation resolved? I was told the car is no longer under warranty so any repairs regarding this issue would be put on me.

Service Brakes
Filed Aug 15, 2021TX

The car speed variable when I try speed up became slow or sometimes it speed up one time it stops in the middle of rail crossing and completely stop then I moved out and the car pushed up other side and the car accelerated not working properly nod the fuel system also I have big doubt about this car!

Air BagsCrash2 injured
Filed Jun 18, 2021NC

2009 Toyota Corolla S was involved in an accident where the car flipped several times. Not a single airbag deployed.

Electrical System
Filed May 23, 2021FL

I have had my 2009 Toyota Corolla since day 1. I seen another post in here that is having the same issue as myself. I have had to replace my battery 3 times all because the “wiring harness” on this vehicle is faulty. Toyota knew about this beforehand. As customers we put our trust and faith in these big corporations to do the right thing when making these vehicles. We, as customers, shouldn’t have to purchase and pay for labor when all while Toyota was aware of the faulty wiring harness. This causes more issues than 1 because it controls everything inside and outside of your car.

Electrical System
Filed May 17, 2021NC

My Toyota power door lock actuators continue to fail, even after multiple replacements. The failure mode starts as intermittent operation, often leaving doors unlocked when using the electronic locking system. Eventually the door lock actuator fails to respond at all. The intermittent nature of the failure onset puts consumers at risk for not realizing the system left their car unlocked, providing an opportunity for someone to enter the vehicle and wait in the car for vehicle owner to return or to have things stolen from the vehicle. Based on the repeated failures, the actuator design or manufacturing process is clearly defective. The repeated actuator failures requires the customer to be vigilant for failures and the pay for replacement, several hundreds of dollars each time, out of their own pocket since Toyota refuses to acknowledge an egregious failure rate on their power door lock mechanisms. Cynical observers may note that the failures generate a regular revenue stream for Toyota service departments. Thank you for your time.

Service Brakes
Filed Apr 27, 2021514,330 milesNY

RUMBLING NOISE UNDER THE HOOD COMING FROM THE ENGINE ,CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON, AT A SLOWING DOWN SPEED THE CAR STARTS VIBRATING AND MAKES THE RUMBLING NOISE UNDER THE HOOD!! UNSAFE TO DRIVE !! CAR WENT TO THE DEALER WILLIAMS HONDA - SEVERAL TIMES BACK TO CHECK THE CODE AND TO FIX THE PROBLEMS!! WE HAD TO BRING THIS COMPLAINT WITH THE MANAGEMENT AND BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU, WE ARE REQUESTED A COMPENSATION FROM A DEALER FOR SELLING UNSAFE VEHICLE TO US, WE COMPLAINED ABOUT THIS WHOLE MATTER IN DETAILS TO BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU, WE REQUESTED A MONETARY COMPENSATION $500. WE ARE REQUESTING FROM NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES: TO HELP AND ASSIST US TO COLLECT COMPENSATION OF $500 FROM A DEALER WILLIAMS HONDA THAT IS IN ELMIRA NEW YORK.

Engine
Filed Apr 11, 2021247,000 milesUT

THIS CAR BURNS OIL AT A RIDICULOUS RATE.

Air BagsCrash
Filed Feb 15, 2021153,317 milesCA

WHILE DRIVING ON A DIVIDED HIGHWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MILES PER HOUR, I LEFT THE ROADWAY AND STRUCK A STEEL GUARDRAIL. THE IMPACT TOTALLED THE CAR BUT DID NOT RESULT IN THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYING.

Structure › BodyCrash
Filed Jan 28, 2021149,340 milesNC

MY 17 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER GOT INTO A CAR ACCIDENT ON 01/27/2021, SHE PRESSED ON THE BRAKES BUT THEY DID NOT ENGAGE CAUSING HER TO HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE ON A NEIGHBORHOOD SIDE STREET

Engine
Filed Dec 3, 2020101,500 milesOH

MY CAR IS A MANUAL. I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 25MPH WHEN IN BETWEEN 3RD AND 4TH THE CAR ENGINE REVVED UP TO ABOUT 5K OR 6K RPM. I TRIED TO JUST HIT THE GAS BUT IT WOULDN'T GO BACK DOWN. I DID NOT RELEASE THE CLUTCH. I HAD TO TURN THE CAR OFF AND RESTART IT SO IT WOULDN'T DO THAT AGAIN. IT HAPPENED AGAIN AFTER THAT AND I DID THE SAME THING BY RESTARTING IT. I NOTICED A DIFFERENT PRESSURE IN THE GAS PEDAL WITH MY FOOT DURING THIS OCCURRENCE. AFTER THE SECOND TIME, IT DID NOT OCCUR AGAIN. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THIS HAS HAPPEND. IT HAPPENED ABOUT 10,000MILES BEFORE. THIS HAPPENED AT ABOUT 101,500MILES.

Structure › BodyCrash
Filed Nov 28, 2020MA

I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY MERGING ONTO RT3 FROM I-95-S TOWARDS CAPE COD BY SOUTH QUINCY AREA. THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME STOPPED SUDDENLY AND I SLAMMED ON MY BREAKS, THE CAR BEHIND ME ENDED UP REAR-ENDING MY CAR WHICH RESULTED IN ME HITTING MY HEAD ON MY HEAT REST WHICH RESULTED IN WHIPLASH. THE WOMAN WHO HIT ME CLAIMED SHE CALLED THE POLICE AND SAID THAT THE COP TOLD HER WE NEED TO EXCHANGE LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS. WE DID EXACTLY THAT BUT NOT PHONE NUMBER OR ANYTHING. AFTER WE EXCHANGED, SHE TOOK OFF RIGHT AWAY. THE CAR THAT STOPPED IN FRONT OF ME LEFT THE SCENE RIGHT AWAY. THIS WAS MY FIRST ACCIDENT SO I DID NOT KNOW WHAT TO DO BUT NOW I AM REALIZING THAT SHE MAY NEVER HAVE CALLED THE POLICE CONSIDERING THAT NO ONE SHOWED UP AND THIS HAPPENED ON THE HIGHWAY.

Service BrakesCrash
Filed Oct 12, 202075,000 milesMD

THE BREAK STOPPED WORKING. I HAD ALMOST GOTTEN INTO A CAR ACCIDENT. FORTUNATELY, I HIT A CLOSE DONATION METAL CONTAINER AND WAS ABLE TO STOP THE CAR. I HAVE MY CAR CHECKED OUT BY A MECHANIC AND THE ISSUE IS NOT RELATED TO BREAK PADS AND/OR ROTOR. IT IS A DUE TO A MANUFACTURING RELATED ISSUE; HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM. I HAVE STOPPED DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND I WOULD LIKE TO GET IT TOWED FOR A RECALL SERVICE TO DARCARS TOYOTA DEALER IN SILVER SPRING MD WHERE I BOUGHT THE CAR. THIS MODEL AND YEAR IS UNDER RECALL FOR BREAKS BUT NOT IN THE STATE OF MD OR DC. YOU CAN REACH ME AT [XXX] OR [XXX]. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).”

Air BagsCrash1 injured
Filed Sep 29, 2020118,000 milesNY

2009 COROLLA LE - INCIDENT ON OHIO TURNPIKE ON 9/27/20. 3 LANE HIGHWAY. DRIVER IN THE MIDDLE LANE SAW A DEER AHEAD IN THE RIGHT LANE MOVING TOWARDS MEDIAN. DRIVER SWERVED TO THE LEFT TO AVOID HITTING THE DEER AND, IN A PROCESS, HIT THE MEDIAN CONCRETE BARRIER. VEHICLE SMASHED FULL FORCE INTO CONCRETE BARRIER, BOUNCED OFF, SPUN AND ENDED ON THE RIGHT SIDE ON THE RIGHT SHOULDER. VEHICLE COMPLETELY DESTROYED. IT WAS A HIGH SPEED FULL FORCE IMPACT WITH MEDIAN TO EVADE HITTING DEER, VEHICLE TOTALED/ NOT REPARABLE. NONE OF THE AIR BAGS GOT DEPLOYED AND THEY SHOULD.THE ENTIRE FRONT, INCLUDING CRACKED WINDSHIELD WITH GLASS PARTICLES FALLING ONTO THE DASHBOARD AND THE DRIVERS HANDS HOLDING STEERING WHEEL. MAJOR DAMAGE ON THE DRIVERS SIDE AS WELL AS ON THE BACK CORNER OF THE VEHICLE @ THE DRIVERS'S SIDE. DRIVER GOT WORSE INJURIES THAN HE WOULD IF BAGS.DEPLOYED AS THEY WERE SUPPOSED TO. DRIVER HAD THE GLASS DUST PARTICLES AND BITS FROM THE SHATTERED WINDSHIELD ALL OVER HIM AND EMBEDDED IN HIS HANDS..PLEASE INVESTIGATE. I WANT TO PREVENT SOMEONE ELSEWHERE FROM GETTING INJURED DUE TO THIS ISSUE. I AM SURE THIS IS NOT THE ONLY 2009 COROLLA WITH THIS ISSUE. IT IS A SHAME FOR THE TOYOTA BRAND TO ALLOW THE MAIN SAFETY FEATURE (AND THE IMPORTANT SELLING POINT FOR THEIR BRAND) TO MALFUNCTION. THANK YOU

Power Train
Filed Sep 15, 2020209,000 milesTX

IT'S THE TRANSMISSION THE ENGINE LIGHT IS ON AND I HAVE A CHILD AND I DONT WANT THE TRANSMISSION TO BRAKE ON ME ON THE HIGHWAY OR FREEWAY.

Engine
Filed Sep 13, 2020170,000 milesCA

RADDLE IN THE ENGINE. LOOSE VALVE

Engine
Filed Aug 21, 202080,000 milesMN

MY CAR HAS LESS THEN 86,000 MILES AND THE ENGINE IS STARTING TO FAIL WHICH MAKES NO SENSE TO ME. IT STARTED AT AROUND 80,000 MILES

Unknown or Other
Filed Aug 12, 2020CA

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Air BagsCrash1 injured
Filed Jul 8, 202062,500 milesFL

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HIS DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING ON A ENTRANCE RAMP TO THE HIGHWAY AND THE VEHICLE WAS CUT OFF BY ANOTHER DRIVER. THE VEHICLE WAS MOVING AT 25 MPH AND WAS HIT ON THE LEFT REAR FENDER. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER HIT HER HEAD HOWEVER, MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS NOT REQUIRED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AS THE OTHER VEHICLE DID NOT STOP AND LEFT THE SCENE. THE TIRE ON THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE WAS PUSHED INTO THE BODY THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S HOME. THE INSURANCE WILL EVALUATE THE VEHICLE TO SEE IF IT SHOULD BE TOTALED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN CONTACTED YET. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 65,200.

Engine
Filed May 26, 20201,000 milesCA

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, SHE HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE CHECKING THE OIL, SHE BECAME AWARE THAT THERE WAS NO OIL IN THE ENGINE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE OF AN OIL LEAK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO CLAREMONT TOYOTA LOCATED AT 601 AUTO CENTER DR, CLAREMONT, CA 91711, (909) 542-1828, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE DEALER WAS INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE PERSISTED AND REQUIRED 4 QUARTS OF OIL TO BE ADDED TO THE ENGINE WEEKLY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED OF FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,000.

Air Bags
Filed May 24, 2020183,688 milesCO

MY PASSENGER SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG PLASTIC COVERING IS BROKEN AND FALLING OFF, NO WAY TO FIX IT AS ALL THE CLIPS TO HOLD IT IN PLACE ARE BROKEN AND UNREPLACEABLE WITHOUT DEPLOYING THE AIRBAG. *TR

Unknown or Other
Filed May 12, 202045,000 milesCA

VEHICLE STOPS RUNNING WHILE ON THE STREET, FREEWAY & AT STOPS. HAS TO TURN OFF ENGINE & THEN IT RESTARTS. HAVE TAKEN SEVERAL TIMES TO TOYOTA DEALER IN CERRITOS, CA & TO OUR MECHANIC & NOTHING IS FOUND AT THE TIME THEY CHECK IT OUT. *TR

Steering
Filed Mar 12, 2020135,540 milesNJ

2009 COROLLA IS DRIFTING LEFT AND RIGHT ON THE HIGHWAY. SOME VIBRATION. RECENTLY HAD NEW TIRES AND WHEEL ALIGNMENT AND STILL VERY UNSTABLE, FEELS LIKE DRIVING A BOAT AND CAN MOVE LEFT OR RIGHT AT ANY TIME. IT HAS ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING NOT HYDROLOGIC. I'M THE SECOND OWNER OF THIS VEHICLE AND HAVE THE MAINTENANCE RECORDS. THE ALTERNATOR WAS REPLACED TWICE ON CAR WHICH IS UNUSUAL. ANY RECALL OF THE ELECTRICAL RACK AND PINION FOR THIS VEHICLE? MY MECHANIC DID NOT KNOW HOW TO FIX BESIDES REPLACING THE WHOLE RACK AND PINION SYSTEM.

Electrical System
Filed Feb 8, 202091,267 milesTX

MY CAR HAS 91,414 MILES AND HAS HAD MULTIPLE CYLINDER MISFIRES WITH MY NORMAL DAILY COMMUTE OF SIX MILES EACH WAY. IN THREE YEARS ON A 4 CYLINDER ENGINE I HAVE HAD THREE IGNITION COILS REPLACED, TWICE WITHIN TWO AND A HALF YEARS AND 10,468 MILES ON THE #2 COIL. ALL REPAIRS HAVE BEEN COMPLETED BY TOYOTA CERTIFIED REPAIR FACILITIES WITH TOYOTA OEM PARTS. THIS IS NOT NORMAL FOR A LOW MILEAGE VEHICLE MAINTAINED WITH REGULAR SERVICE.

Air Bags
Filed Jan 24, 2020128,000 milesCT

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A RECALL NOTIFICATION WAS RECEIVED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V741000 (AIR BAGS) AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LYNCH TOYOTA LOCATED AT 179 TOLLAND TURNPIKE, MANCHESTER, CT 06042, (860) 464-4321) WHERE THE REPAIR WAS COMPLETED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PICKED UP, THE DOOR LOCKS OF THE VEHICLE FAILED TO CLOSE SECURELY. THE CONTACT INFORMED THE DEALER ABOUT THE DOORS FAILURE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THERE WAS A DEFECT WITH THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG WHICH NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED OR REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 128,000.

Air Bags
Filed Jan 21, 2020128,000 milesCT

THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG OF MY VEHICLE WHICH TOYOTA FIXED. WHILE THE TECHNICIAN WAS FIXING MY PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG THEY DISCOVERED THAT MY DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG HAD BEEN DEACTIVATED. I CONTACTED TOYOTA ABOUT THE PROBLEM AFTER READING ABOUT A RECALL WHICH ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS TO A SPIRAL CABLE ASSEMBLY CAN BE DAMAGED WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL IS TURNED. WHICH COULD LEAD TO THE DRIVER'S AIRBAG TO BEING DEACTIVATED, AND FAILING TO DEPLOY IN A CRASH. I WAS TOLD THEY WOULD NOT FIX THE PROBLEM.

Structure › Body
Filed Jan 14, 2020CA

NOTICE WHITE SPOTS ON CAR THAT IS STARTING TO PEEL A CLEAR FILM FROM THE PAINT , IT SPREADING FROM THE TRUNK TO THE HOOD AND THE SIDES.

Air Bags
Filed Jan 4, 2020105,000 milesNC

I HAVE A TOYOTA COROLLA 2009S IT WAS PART OF THE ORIGINAL TAKATA AIRBAG RECALL THAT ORIGINAL REMEDY WAS COMPLETED IN 2017. SINCE THAT DAY I HAVE TAKEN THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP MULTIPLE TIMES AND CONCERNS WITH A FOUL ODOR COMING FROM THE GLOVE COMPARTMENT. I HAVE BEEN CONTACTED BY THE DEALERSHIP VIA EMAIL SAYING THAT I NEED TO BRING IT BACK IN THE AIRBAGS ARE BEING RECALLED THAT WERE USED TO REPLACE THE ORIGINAL RECALL. ONCE I GET TO THE DEALERSHIP THEY SAY MY VIN NUMBER HAS NOT HIT IN HSTA'S WEBSITE SO I'LL JUST HAVE TO WAIT WHICH COULD BE UP TO A YEAR. THEY HAVE INDICATED MULTIPLE TIMES THAT MY VEHICLE IS GOING TO BE RECALLED IT'S JUST A MATTER OF TIME IN THE MEANTIME I'M LEFT TO DRIVE A CAR THAT IS A PUBLIC SAFETY FOR MYSELF AND OTHERS KNOWING THAT THE AIR BAG TO DEPLOY AT ANYTIME. HE INFORMED ME THE VEHICLES IN FLORIDA RECALLS WILL BE REPAIRED FIRST DUE TO THE HEAT AND THEN THEY'LL MOVE THEIR WAY UP TO ZOMBIE IN THE MEANTIME I AM WITHOUT A VEHICLE AND IT'S TOO DANGEROUS FOR MYSELF AND OTHERS TO DRIVE THEY FAILED TO WORK WITH ME.

Steering
Filed Dec 28, 2019100,000 milesTX

EXTREMELY LOOSE STEERING. CAR HAS NO CONTROL ON HIGHWAY. I ALMOST HIT A CAR. CALLED TOYOTA AND PRETTY MUCH GOT HUNG UP BY TOYOTA REP.

Structure › Body
Filed Oct 23, 201936,000 milesFL

THE PAINT IS GRAY BUT NOW COMING UP WHITE CIRCLES THAT DOES NOT WASH OFF. THE INSIDE DRIVER'S DOOR PANEL DOES NOT STAY TOGETHER. HAS BEEN THIS WAY FOR ONE YEAR AND 9 MONTHS OR SO.

Engine
Filed Oct 16, 2019TX

RATTLING NOISE FROM RIGHT SIDE OF THE ENGINE AT START UP OR COLD STARTUPS.

Engine
Filed Sep 12, 2019176,000 milesUT

MY CAR WAS RUNNING FINE UNTIL RECENTLY, WHEN I HAD A FEW SERVICES DONE AT THE DEALERSHIP: BRAKE FLUID, TRANSMISSION DRAIN/FILL, OIL CHANGE, AND FUEL INJECTION SERVICE (THIS LAST ITEM I DID NOT ASK FOR OR APPROVE BEFOREHAND). A COUPLE DAYS LATER, MY CAR BEGAN STALLING WHEN I WAS DRIVING (WHILE COMING TO A STOP/ NOT PUSHING THE ACCELERATOR). NO CEL / OVERHEATING/ LOW OIL ISSUES- ALWAYS REGULAR MAINTENANCE. TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALER, THEY SAID THE ENGINE HAD LOW COMPRESSION AND THEY SUSPECTED A CRACKED ENGINE BLOCK. THEY ALSO CHECKED TO SEE TO SEE IF MY ECM WAS UPDATED. THAT WAS ALL THEY SAID AFTER BEING THERE 5 HOURS. I HAD TO LEAVE FOR WORK, BROUGHT IT BACK A FEW DAYS LATER, THEY SAID THEY DIDN'T HAVE TIME TO LOOK AT IT WITHOUT AN APPOINTMENT. A FEW DAYS LATER, MY CAR WOULDN'T START AT ALL. TOOK IT BACK IN, THEY SAID THEY DIDN'T KNOW WHY IT HAD LOW COMPRESSION/ STALLING/ NOT STARTING BECAUSE NO OIL OR COOLANT LEAKS OR MIXING, NO OVERHEATING, ETC. TOLD ME THE ONLY OPTION IS TO REPLACE ENGINE. (COST OF TEARING ENGINE APART TO FIND CRACK OR CRACKED GASKET NOT WORTH COST IN LABOR BECAUSE OF CAR'S AGE/ MILEAGE- 2009 COROLLA, AROUND 176K). HOW IS THIS EVEN POSSIBLE? I SUSPECT THAT SOMETHING WAS NOT DONE CORRECTLY DURING A RECENT SERVICE, OR MAYBE THEY DID NOT UPDATE/FLASH MY ECM CORRECTLY. OF COURSE, THEY ARE NOT CLAIMING ANY RESPONSIBILITY. VERY FRUSTRATING. THE DEALERSHIP MANAGER DID OFFER ME A DISCOUNT ON THE USED ENGINE REPAIRS, BUT THIS SEEMS LIKE EITHER MANUFACTURER ERROR OR

Electrical SystemFire
Filed Sep 11, 2019200,000 milesCA

FIRE ON DRIVERS SIDE DOOR, SWITCHES PERTAINING TO WINDOWS, CAR WAS MOTION

Steering
Filed Jul 3, 201960,000 milesTX

AT HIGHWAY SPEED CAR WANDERS ACROSS LANES. EXPERIENCED COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER STEERING WHILE DRIVING DOWN SIDE STREET.

Engine
Filed Jun 29, 2019130,000 milesKY

I DO BELIEVE THE ENGINE IS FAULTY, SINCE I'VE HAD MY COROLLA IT'S ALWAYS USED SOOO MUCH OIL AND IT'S NOT LEAKING A DRIP. I HAVE SEVERAL COWORKERS THAT HAVE A COROLLA S AND THEY HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. IT'S GOTTEN WORSE TO WE'RE IT USED TO MUCH OIL IT WAS BELOW THE DIP STICK AND BEFORE I COULD CATCH IT, IT HAS MESSED MY MOTOR UP. MY CAR STILL RUNS BUT HAS A VERY LOUD RATTLE IN THE MOTOR NOW WHEN IT STARTS BECAUSE OF THE OIL CONSUMPTION.

Engine
Filed Jun 20, 2019CA

I OWN A 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA LE 1.8 THAT HAS DEFECTIVE PISTON RINGS WHICH CAUSES THE ENGINE TO CONSUME EXCESSIVE OIL AND IT HAS CAUSED TWO OF THE ENGINE CYLINDERS TO MALFUNCTION. I HAVE READ MANY COMPLAINTS IN THE INTERNET OF TOYOTA COROLLA OWNERS WHO OWN THE SAME TYPE OF VEHICLE AS MINE YEARS 2009-2011. THEY AS WELL AS MYSELF HAVE REPORTED THIS ISSUE TO TOYOTA U.S.A. WITHOUT GETTING ANY SATISFYING ANSWER FROM TOYOTA. A TOYOTA REPRESENTATIVE CONTACTED ME TODAY AND TOLD ME THAT THEY DO NOT RECALL VEHICLES FOR REPAIRS UNLESS THEY RECEIVE AN ORDER FROM THE NHTSA. MY AUTO MECHANIC TOLD ME THAT HE HAS RECEIVED MANY 2009-2011 TOYOTA COROLLA CUSTOMERS WHO HAVE COME TO HIS SHOP TO HAVE THEIR ENGINES ON THEIR TOYOTA COROLLAS REPLACED OR REBUILT TO CORRECT THE FACTORY DEFECT OF THE PISTON RINGS ON THEIR TOYOTA COROLLAS 2009-2011. I RESEARCHED IN THE INTERNET AND FOUND OUT THAT THAT MANY TOYOTA COROLLA OWNERS ARE DEALING WITH THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THEIR CARS' ENGINES DUE TO THE TOYOTA FACTORY DEFECT OF THE PISTON RINGS IN THEIR TOYOTA COROLLA MODELS 2009-2011 AND I EVEN READ SOME COMPLAINTS OF 2014, 2015 AND 2016 TOYOTA COROLLA OWNERS. I WOULD LIKE FOR YOUR AGENCY TO PAY ATTENTION TO COMPLAINTS SIMILAR TO MINE OF OTHER TOYOTA COROLLA OWNERS. I AM SURPRISED THAT THERE HASN'T BEEN A RECALL ISSUED TO CORRECT THE FACTORY DEFECT OF THE PISTON RINGS OF TOYOTA COROLLAS OF YEARS 2009-2011 AND OTHER YEARS AFTER THOSE. MY CAR HAS BEEN DRIVEN 137,250 MILES AND I HAD KEPT THE MAINTENANCE UP TO DATE.

Electronic Stability Control (esc)
Filed Jun 2, 201970,840 milesPA

MY ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON, VSC KEEPS BLINKING

Unknown or Other
Filed May 6, 2019CA

THE MANUFACTURER'S SUPPLIED CAR TIRE JACK DOES NOT SAFELY ENGAGE ITS CENTER NOTCH TO THE ( "PINCH WELDED" METAL SHEETS EDGE ) DESIGNATED JACK POINT POSITIONS ( FOR THE FOUR WHEEL LOCATIONS) AS INDICATED IN THE OWNERS MANUAL. ONLY " ONE SIDE", THE INNER HALF OF THE JACK, MAKES CONTACT WITH THE VEHICLE, THUS MAKING LIFTING THE CAR VERY UNSTABLE AND UNSAFE. IN OTHER WORDS, THE NOTCH OF THE SUPPLIED TIRE JACK DOES NOT EVEN MAKE CONTACT WITH THE JACK POINT. I AM AFRAID THIS COULD CAUSE THE CAR TO FALL OFF THE JACK WHILE IT IS BEING LIFTED TO CHANGE A FLAT TIRE WITH THE SPARE TIRE. ( I HAVE TRIED TO LIFT MY CAR WITH THE JACK AT ALL FOUR CORNERS, AND THE SUPPLIED JACK'S CENTER NOTCH DID NOT EVEN CONTACT THE JACK POINT, BUT INSTEAD LEFT INDENTATIONS OF THE INNER HALF OF THE JACK'S "SADDLE" ON MY CAR'S UNDERBODY. IN ADDITION, I HAVE READ COMPLAINTS (ONLINE) OF 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA OWNERS WHOSE CAR ACTUALLY FELL OF THE JACK WHEN IT WAS BEING USED TO LIFT/SUPPORT THE VEHICLE. I ASSUME THIS IS A POTENTIAL DANGER TO SUBSEQUENT OWNERS OF LATER COROLLA MODEL YEARS OF THE SAME DESIGN PLATFORM (2009 TO 2013) IF TOYOTA HAS NOT ALREADY SUPPLIED NEW VEHICLES WITH AN APPROPRIATELY-DESIGNED TIRE JACK OR OTHERWISE MADE IT SAFER TO LIFT THE CAR WITH THE JACK. NOTE THAT I LIFTED MY VEHICLE ON A FLAT, HARD CONCRETE GARAGE FLOOR. IN ADDITION, I BELIEVE I'VE FILED A COMPLAINT WITH TOYOTA SEVERAL YEARS AGO; I CALLED THEIR CUSTOMER SERVICE NUMBER, AND THEY DOCUMENTED MY CONCERNS. TOYOTA HAS NOT RESPONDED T

Complaints 1-50 of 1,459, newest first, reproduced as filed.

Across model years

Worst on record: 2009
YearComplaintsRecallsFiresDeathsAssessment
202618100Routine
202531010Routine
202466201Fatalities reported
202374320Routine
2022102000Routine
2021188120Routine
2020311311Fatalities reported
2019205511Fatalities reported
2018136351Fatalities reported
2017178310Routine
2016215120High concern
2015220110High concern
2014271231Fatalities reported
2013201510Above average
2012446510Above average
2011584920Above average
20101,24417100High concern
2009 — this page1,45913122Fatalities reported
2008314611Fatalities reported
2007836673Fatalities reported
20068401080High concern
20058541041Fatalities reported
20044771334Fatalities reported
20037211391Fatalities reported
2002117510Routine
2001133430Routine
2000145531Fatalities reported
1999155450Routine
1998225480Above average
1997135650Routine
19961296130Routine
19951767121Fatalities reported
1994172851Fatalities reported
1993130651Fatalities reported
199263230Routine
199171130Routine
199027100Routine

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2009 Toyota Corolla: questions buyers ask

Is the 2009 Toyota Corolla a good car?

Going by the federal record, it is one of the Corolla years to avoid: owners filed 1,459 complaints, 7.8 times as many as a typical Corolla year. The most common complaint is about the airbags (37%).

What is the most common problem with the 2009 Toyota Corolla?

The airbags: 538 of the 1,459 complaints (37%) are about it. Owners most often say it did not deploy its airbags in a crash (5%), shows an airbag warning light (5%) and sets off warning lights on the dash (4%). The typical report comes at 83,000 miles.

How many recalls does the 2009 Toyota Corolla have?

13 safety recalls on file with NHTSA, the most recent filed Oct 17, 2019. The largest, 12V491000, covered 2,519,424 vehicles. Recall repairs are free at a dealer; whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.

At what mileage do 2009 Toyota Corolla problems start?

Half of the complaints that record an odometer reading came in before 23,000 miles. For the airbags the midpoint is 83,000 miles.

Has NHTSA investigated the 2009 Toyota Corolla?

Yes, 3 times. The latest, EA21002 ("Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture"), was opened Sep 17, 2021 and is still open.

Are there service bulletins for the 2009 Toyota Corolla?

The manufacturer filed 372 technical service bulletins and other notices for it with NHTSA, most of them about the engine (93), the body and frame (68) and the electrical system (28). They include a service campaign, BST-Region Lette, filed Sep 8, 2016. A bulletin is a repair instruction to dealers, not a recall: the fix is usually free only under warranty.

Reading this record

2 deaths reported in complaints filed with NHTSA.

Complaint counts track how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road as much as they track quality. A common model from 2013 has had a decade to accumulate reports; a rare one from last year has not. The signal worth weighing is in the severity columns, in whether the same component keeps appearing, and in whether the manufacturer eventually opened a recall for it.

Recall repairs are free for as long as the recall stands. Check whether a specific car still has open work at NHTSA's VIN lookup.

Most recent recall on file: Oct 17, 2019. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.