2022 Toyota Corolla airbag problems

10 of the 138 complaints about the 2022 Toyota Corolla are about the airbag system — 7% of everything reported for this model year. Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before 16,900 miles.

F

10

Complaints

8

Crashes

0

Fires

5

Injuries

Exactly what failed

AIR Bags 10 100.0%

Airbags across every Toyota Corolla year

1993 50 1.1%
1994 76 1.6%
1995 62 1.3%
1996 32 0.7%
1997 31 0.7%
1998 64 1.4%
1999 20 0.4%
2000 18 0.4%
2001 23 0.5%
2002 23 0.5%
2003 333 7.1%
2004 237 5.1%
2005 458 9.8%
2006 453 9.7%
2007 439 9.4%
2008 138 2.9%
2009 554 11.8%
2010 425 9.1%
2011 418 8.9%
2012 370 7.9%
2013 73 1.6%
2014 71 1.5%
2015 56 1.2%
2016 65 1.4%
2017 54 1.2%
2018 35 0.7%
2019 31 0.7%
2020 17 0.4%
2021 52 1.1%
2022 10 0.2%

What owners said

Filed with NHTSA, in their own words.

Mundelein, IL

AIR BAGS

My passengers airbag light is on and it causes a safety issue. I called Toyota and they washed their hands off. Telling me that my VIN number does not fall under the recall where I know for a fact that car is made around the same time have many recalls with this particular issue. I was not given any help at all.

NHTSA complaint #11762828 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Waynesboro, PA

AIR BAGS

I’m getting a message on my dashboard that SRS airbag system malfunction. Visit your dealer. I know there are recalls going on for this right now with American maid Toyotas, but I’m told mine isn’t because it was made in Japan. I do not have $1000 to go get this fixed. this is a safety issue because it says if in an accident, the passenger side airbag will not implode..

NHTSA complaint #11735672 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

West Friendship, MD Crash

AIR BAGS

I am writing to formally report a serious safety concern regarding my vehicle’s airbag system following a recent accident. On April 22, 2026, I was involved in a significant collision while driving my Toyota Corolla 2022. The impact was severe enough that the other vehicle involved deployed its airbags. However, despite the force of the crash, the airbags in my vehicle did not deploy. I am extremely concerned that the airbag system may have failed to function as designed. Given that airbags are a critical safety feature intended to protect occupants in high-impact collisions, this raises serious questions about the reliability and safety of my vehicle.

NHTSA complaint #11734177 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Irving, TX Crash

AIR BAGS

On October 1st, 2025, I was in a car accident. I was side-swiped on the highway by a truck, which led me to collide with a metal fence. My airbags did not deploy after the collision. After filing a claim with my insurance company on October 1st, I was informed the same day that my vehicle is a total loss. Prior to the accident, there were no warning lamps or messages.

NHTSA complaint #11692238 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Fort Mill, SC Crash 1 injured

AIR BAGS

The airbags didn't work And the other information unknown

NHTSA complaint #11559579 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 21,300 miles Yazoo City, MS Crash

AIR BAGS

The contact owned a 2022 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated while driving 55 mph, a deer intercepted her lane causing her to hit the front driver's side of the vehicle. The contact stated an unknown warning light was illuminated. The contact stated only the driver-side curtain air bag had deployed but the driver-side steering wheel did not deploy. The contact stated no one was injured nor sought medical attention. The police report was filed. The vehicle was not drivable. The insurance company deemed the vehicle a total loss. The vehicle was towed to the salvage lot. The vehicle was not diagnosed. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 21,300.

NHTSA complaint #11508398 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Sumerduck, VA Crash 1 injured

AIR BAGS

The contact's daughter owns a 2022 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving at highway speeds, she crashed into another vehicle as she approached sudden oncoming traffic. The air bags did not deploy upon impact. The contact was able to exit the vehicle and check on the other driver. A police report was filed. The contact was not offered medical attention at the scene and was able to drive the vehicle home. As her daughter was driving home, her boyfriend noticed that she began to stutter her words and instructed her to call the contact. The contact then instructed her to pull over and call for medical attention. She initially declined to go to the hospital due to her dog not being able to accompany her; however, the contact's daughter stated that she began to experience a tingling sensation down her left arm. Once at the hospital, her daughter was diagnosed with a severe concussion as the severe stuttering persisted. The contact's mother also noted that her personality has altered since the accident. The dealer nor the manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired for damages or investigated for the air bag failure. The failure mileage was unknown. The VIN was not available.

NHTSA complaint #11478101 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Charlotte, NC Crash 1 injured

AIR BAGS

I was tboned on August 24, 2021 in my 2022 Toyota Corolla which I had purchased the week prior. My airbags didn’t deploy and my car was totaled.( t boned on drivers side.)

NHTSA complaint #11462645 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 12,500 miles Stratford, CT Crash 1 injured

AIR BAGS

The contact owns a 2022 Toyota Corolla HV. The contact stated while driving approximately 8 mph, he was struck by another vehicle. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated his vehicle was hit by another vehicle in the rear passenger door and spun around full 180 degrees and air bags did not deploy. The contact stated that the police had filed a report. The contact stated that his lower back was hurt and his ribs. The contact went to seek medical care after leaving the scene of the accident. The contact stated that there were no other injuries in the other vehicle. The contact’s vehicle was not drivable and was towed to a collision repair center. The contact had the vehicle towed to a local dealer from the collision center and repaired but air bag non-deployment issue was not diagnosed. The contact told the dealer about the failure of the airbags to deploy, but the issue was not diagnosed. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 12,500.

NHTSA complaint #11449309 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Charlotte, NC Crash 1 injured

AIR BAGS

I had purchased this car brand new the week before. Someone ran a red light and t boned me and my none of the airbags deployed.

NHTSA complaint #11435361 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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