Toyota Corolla Seat Belts Problems
Owners have filed 340 complaints with NHTSA about seat belts problems on the Toyota Corolla across 30 model years. The 1997 model year has the most (38). The words owners use most often: “seat belt” (59% of reports).
- 340seat belts complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 86mention a crash
- 78mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 24%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Seat belt: mentioned in 202 of 340 complaints (59%)
At what mileage do seat belts problems happen?
Based on 156 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 340 complaints, 86 mention a crash, 3 a fire, 78 an injury.
Toyota Corolla seat belts complaints by model year
| Model year | Seat Belts complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Corolla | 1 | 6% | — |
| 2024 Corolla | 1 | 2% | — |
| 2023 Corolla | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2022 Corolla | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2021 Corolla | 8 | 4% | 5,000 |
| 2020 Corolla | 8 | 3% | 18,000 |
| 2019 Corolla | 9 | 4% | 20,500 |
| 2018 Corolla | 11 | 8% | 7,115 |
| 2017 Corolla | 11 | 6% | 39,000 |
| 2016 Corolla | 26 | 12% | 35,534 |
| 2015 Corolla | 8 | 4% | 53,800 |
| 2014 Corolla | 15 | 6% | 54,422 |
| 2013 Corolla | 12 | 6% | 20,419 |
| 2012 Corolla | 7 | 2% | 18,000 |
| 2011 Corolla | 6 | 1% | 5,000 |
| 2010 Corolla | 13 | 1% | 6,000 |
| 2009 Corolla | 11 | 1% | 19,000 |
| 2008 Corolla | 5 | 2% | 34,000 |
| 2007 Corolla | 11 | 1% | 64,000 |
| 2006 Corolla | 5 | 1% | 25,500 |
| 2005 Corolla | 6 | 1% | 26,952 |
| 2004 Corolla | 14 | 3% | 85,000 |
| 2003 Corolla | 38 | 5% | 109,000 |
| 2002 Corolla | 5 | 4% | 78,526 |
| 2000 Corolla | 9 | 6% | 89,000 |
| 1999 Corolla | 9 | 6% | 37,280 |
| 1998 Corolla | 17 | 8% | 78,000 |
| 1997 Corolla | 38 | 28% | 76,850 |
| 1996 Corolla | 18 | 14% | 85,175 |
| 1995 Corolla | 16 | 9% | 204,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Seat belts: rear/other:buckle assembly; seat belts:rear/other
Model years: 2020
Problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019-2020 C-HR and 2020 Corolla and Corolla Hybrid vehicles equipped with rear seat belt assemblies with a dual-mode locking mechanism. The seat belt webbing sensor locking mechanism may not lock as intended.
Risk: In the event of a crash involving multiple impacts, the seat belt may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear seat belt assembly production dates, and replace the assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 7, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 19TB22 and 19TA22.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Drivers seat belt wonât lock and back up cam intermittently does not activate when shifted into reverse mode.
What component or system failed or malfunctioned? Seatbelt sensor system and cruise control system. The seatbelt sensor prevents cruise control activation unless the belt is fastened. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? A driver who cannot wear a seatbelt for a valid medical…
Within a week of buying my vehicle in May of 2021 I went to Clearwater Toyota where I bought the vehicle from and complaining about the three seat belts in the back malfunctioning. When nobody is sitting in the backseat they sound off as if somebody is sitting there. I know that there is a recall…
The rear seatbelt sensor doesn't work well, sometimes the rear seatbelt are buckled what it says they're not and sometimes they're not buckled and it says they are.
Each travel driver seat belt become tight I try pull down for loose and I have notice the driver seat become level low.
Frequently asked questions
Do all Toyota Corollas have seat belts problems?
No. NHTSA has 340 owner complaints about seat belts for the Toyota Corolla. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Toyota Corolla seat belts?
Yes: 1 safety recall list seat belts. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about seat belts problems on the Toyota Corolla?
The most frequent phrase is “seat belt”, in 202 of 340 complaints.
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