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2003 TOYOTA COROLLA Safety Overview

The 2003 TOYOTA COROLLA has been closely monitored for safety issues.

Official NHTSA Recalls

The NHTSA has issued 7 official safety recalls for this vehicle. Key affected components include:

  • Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module
  • Air bags
  • Air bags:frontal

Severe Defect Warnings

Notably, some of these defects carry severe risks, such as an inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Consumer Complaints

To date, there have been no consumer complaints filed with the NHTSA for this model year.

Why It Matters

Staying informed about these safety records is critical for TOYOTA COROLLA owners to ensure ongoing reliability and safety on the road. Always consult an authorized dealer for official remedy repairs.

Latest Vehicle Recalls

2003 TOYOTA COROLLA 19V741000

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2010-2016 4Runner, 2003-20...

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

NHTSA Recall 19V741000: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 10/17/2019
2003 TOYOTA COROLLA 19V627000

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2003-2008 Corolla, 2005-20...

An improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.

NHTSA Recall 19V627000: An improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash. Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 8/28/2019
2003 TOYOTA COROLLA 18V883000

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2002-2005 Lexus SC and Toy...

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

NHTSA Recall 18V883000: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 12/12/2018
2003 TOYOTA COROLLA 15V285000

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) notified the agency on May 13, 2015 that they a...

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

NHTSA Recall 15V285000: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 5/13/2015
2003 TOYOTA COROLLA 15V286000

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) notified the agency on May 13, 2015, that they ...

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

NHTSA Recall 15V286000: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 5/13/2015
2003 TOYOTA COROLLA 15V043000

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 Toyot...

Inadvertent deployment of the air bags or the seat belt pretensioners increases the risk of an injury or crash.

NHTSA Recall 15V043000: Inadvertent deployment of the air bags or the seat belt pretensioners... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 1/28/2015
2003 TOYOTA COROLLA 13V029000

Toyota is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 Corolla and Corolla Matrix vehicles and 2003-200...

Inadvertent deployment of the airbags or the seat belt pretensioners may increase the risk of injury and the possibility of a vehicle crash.

NHTSA Recall 13V029000: Inadvertent deployment of the airbags or the seat belt pretensioners may... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 1/30/2013

Recent Complaints

No complaints reported.