Front Driver Side Air Bag Inflator problems of the 2014 Toyota Corolla

Two problems related to front driver side air bag inflator have been reported for the 2014 Toyota Corolla. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2014 Toyota Corolla based on all problems reported for the 2014 Corolla.

1 Front Driver Side Air Bag Inflator problem

Failure Date: 03/14/2018

Takata inflators - the vehicle hit a curb and blew the passenger side tire. The seat belt light and air bag light has been flashing ever since about 65,000 miles. The air bag did not deploy and the seat belt still locks. If an accident occurs from the rear, side or front, the airbag would not deploy and the seat belt may not lock. The horn line disconnected from the horn unexpectedly. This happened on 6/15/18 at 88,585 miles. The air conditioner has a leak from the main line that connects to the square box at the back of the car wall. When the car is sitting still at a light or stop sign, hot air starts blowing.

2 Front Driver Side Air Bag Inflator problem

Failure Date: 06/14/2016

Takata inflators (possible) the car was in an accident. My wife rear ended another vehicle and there was a good amount of front end damage. She was not sure about the exact speed. She was driving on interstate 95 in west haven CT in clear weather but fairly heavy traffic. The thinks the speed was between 25 to 35 mph. The damage it the front end was enough to declare the car a total loss. The damage went all the way to the engine block. Most of the airbags did deploy. The drivers side steering wheel and knee airbags deploy, however, they did not inflate. The side airbags and curtain airbags deployed but only some inflated or partial inflated. I spoke to the dealership where I purchased the vehicle and they said it was strange. So I reported it to Toyota and they are going to inspect the vehicle. During my initial conversations with Toyota corporate office they too said it does not seem correct. They are going to inspect the care with a week. I am not sure what to make of their inspection and I want to make sure they are fair. Luckily no one was hurt in the accident. But I do think the issue needs to be looked at. The car is currently at a body-shop but the insurance company will be taking possession for salvage.


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