2002 Toyota Corolla air bags problems
23 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2002 Toyota Corolla — 20% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The dash light indicating a problem with my air bag is on. Toyota states that a safety recall is pending that might affect my car. Until then, they are unable or unwilling to repair my car. They state that the airbag may go off on it's own. They cannot tell me how long it may be before the recall…”
filed Oct 13, 2015
“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 toyota corolla. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v043000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was…”
filed May 5, 2015
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Air Bags problems in other Corolla years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Corolla | 6 | 22% |
| 2024 Corolla | 6 | 10% |
| 2023 Corolla | 6 | 8% |
| 2022 Corolla | 9 | 9% |
| 2021 Corolla | 52 | 28% |
| 2020 Corolla | 17 | 6% |
| 2019 Corolla | 31 | 16% |
| 2018 Corolla | 35 | 26% |
| 2017 Corolla | 54 | 31% |
| 2016 Corolla | 65 | 31% |
| 2015 Corolla | 56 | 26% |
| 2014 Corolla | 69 | 26% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2002 Toyota Corolla
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.