2016 Toyota Corolla Air Bags Problems

NHTSA component category: AIR BAGS · data through 07/12/2026

65Air Bags complaints

30.8%Of all 211 complaints

#1Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How air bags ranks on this vehicle

AIR BAGS65 · 30.8%

SERVICE BRAKES29 · 13.7%

SEAT BELTS26 · 12.3%

Unspecified / other23 · 10.9%

STEERING22 · 10.4%

Share of the 211 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2016 Toyota Corolla overview page.

What owners report

“SRS LIGHT IS ON IN CAR INDICATOR. AND IT SHOWS THERE IS SOMETHING WRONG WITH AIR BAG. BU AFTER DIAGNOSED BY AT LEAST FOUR MECHANICS…”NHTSA complaint 11121558 — filed 08/22/2018

“I WAS RECENTLY IN AN ACCIDENT ON 1/19/2018. WHERE I WAS DRIVING BETWEEN 25-30 MPH. NEITHER MY AIRBAGS DEPLOY NOR DID MY SEATBELTS LOCK VERY…”NHTSA complaint 11084043 — filed 04/09/2018

“BEEN WAITING FOR DEALERS TO FIX THE RECALLS MY CAR HAS, THEY SAY THEY WILL CALL WHEN THEY RECEIVE PARTS. STILL WAITING.”NHTSA complaint 11065631 — filed 01/29/2018

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Air Bags complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2016 Toyota Corolla have air bags problems?

Air Bags is the most-reported problem area on the 2016 Toyota Corolla: 65 of 211 complaints on file (30.8%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2016 Toyota Corolla have in total?

211 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 66 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, 56 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's air bags category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the AIR BAGS category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.