CarRecallWatchThe 2012 Toyota Corolla has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 446 complaints with NHTSA, including 41 crashes, 1 fire, 28 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (370 reports).
2012 Toyota Corolla recalls
Air Bags May Fail to Deploy in a Crash
The air bag electronic control unit (ECU) in certain vehicles may malfunction during some crashes.
Airbag inflator may explode and send metal fragments at occupants
Frontal airbag inflators in these vehicles were previously replaced under an earlier recall, but the replacement inflators use the same design.
Passenger Airbag Inflator May Explode, Sending Metal Fragments
The front passenger airbag inflators in these vehicles can degrade over time when exposed to long-term high humidity, high temperature, and temperature cycling.
Passenger airbag may rupture and spray metal fragments
Certain passenger frontal airbag inflators can rupture after years of exposure to humidity and temperature changes.
Most common 2012 Toyota Corolla problems
Problem areas named in the 446 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 370 |
| Steering | 19 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 16 |
| Structure | 14 |
| Electrical System | 13 |
| Service Brakes | 11 |
| Unknown Or Other | 11 |
| Power Train | 8 |
| Seat Belts | 7 |
| Seats | 5 |
What owners report
The paint on my Corolla is And has been for years been bubbling up on the hood. Tried taking it to Middletown Toyota twice and twice paid money to try to get it fixed and it didn't work. Also contacted my insurance company,, Amica, and they saw the hood and said it was a manufacturer defect in paint preparation. I'm concerned about young children possible ingesting the paint accidentally. They ear paint off walls. Or flecks flying off while driving and getting into my wipers. Thank you!
I turned my car on and every light on the dashboard is practically on. Itâs saying my (EPS) has failed and now itâs become hard to steer the vehicle. And none of my electrics as far as cruise control work and my speedometer isnât working nor is it presenting me digital numbers on my dash.
The contact owned a 2012 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that while parking in a post office parking lot and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle experienced sudden and unintended acceleration, crashed into a tree, and shut off. There was no warning light illuminated before or after the crash. There was no property damage. The air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained a hematoma and pain in the right arm. The contact's friend transported the contact to Urgent Care, where the contact received medical assistance. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard, where it was totaled by the insurance company. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the fai
I got a car accident on Oct 30,2024. The air bag didn't deployed and my head has been injured.
There was a paint recall for my car that expired in 2022. My carâs paint didnât start peeling until 2023 and I wasnât informed of the recall. I found out through a Reddit post. The paint peeling is not my fault and I should not have to pay for it.
2012 Toyota Corolla questions
Does the 2012 Toyota Corolla have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2012 Toyota Corolla: Air Bags May Fail to Deploy in a Crash; Airbag inflator may explode and send metal fragments at occupants; Passenger Airbag Inflator May Explode, Sending Metal Fragments; Passenger airbag may rupture and spray metal fragments; Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module-Inactive; Seats. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Toyota Corolla?
Based on 446 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (370), Steering (19), Vehicle Speed Control (16).
How do I check if a recall on my 2012 Toyota Corolla has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.