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Toyota Corolla IX recalls: manufacturer campaigns

1 documented manufacturer recall: a defect acknowledged by the brand, fixed free of charge at a dealer, even on a used car.

manufacturer campaign: 1
of 3 versions affected: 3

This guide has not been translated yet: it is shown in its original French version.

Is your version affected?

Find your engine (fuel type and power on the registration document): each row lists the campaigns that concern it. A recall often covers only a production period: only the vehicle identification number (VIN) settles it.

Version	Recalls
1.4 D-4D 90Diesel · 90 hp 1.6 VVT-i 110Petrol · 110 hp 2.0 D-4D 90Diesel · 90 hp	Rappels airbag

Each campaign in detail

Rappels airbag
Manufacturer recall
Selon Fiches-auto, un rappel de janvier 2020 vise un générateur de gaz d'airbag défectueux (Corolla fabriquées entre 2002 et 2008) et un rappel de mars 2017 un mauvais vieillissement des airbags (autos fabriquées jusqu'en 2004).
Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).
Single source so far: to be confirmed.
Versions
1.4 D-4D 90, 1.6 VVT-i 110, 2.0 D-4D 90
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented
Sources
- Fiabilité Toyota Corolla (2002-2007) — Fiches-auto (new tab)

Checking that a recall was done

Note the vehicle identification number (VIN): box E of the French registration certificate.
Ask a dealer of the brand whether each campaign was carried out on this VIN: the check and the repair are free.
Ask the seller for the invoice or dealer certificate for each recall.

Where to check online

Check vehicle recalls (DVSA) (new tab) : for a car registered in the UK, by make, model and VIN.
RappelConso (new tab) : the official French recall website (DGCCRF): search for the make and model.
Safety Gate (new tab) : European alerts on dangerous products, vehicles included.

Recalls of rival models

The same data for the alternatives suggested in the guide.

Model	Recalls	Known faults	Reliability
Volkswagen Golf IV	0	5	4.0/5
Ford Focus III	1	4	2.5/5

Recall FAQ

How many recalls has the Toyota Corolla IX had?

We have documented 1 manufacturer recall for the Toyota Corolla IX: Rappels airbag.

Which versions of the Toyota Corolla IX are affected?

Every version in our guides is affected by at least one campaign.

How do I know whether the recalls were done on a used Toyota Corolla IX?

Note the vehicle identification number (VIN): box E of the French registration certificate. Ask a dealer of the brand whether each campaign was carried out on this VIN: the check and the repair are free. Ask the seller for the invoice or dealer certificate for each recall.

Do I have to pay for a recall?

No: a manufacturer recall is fixed free of charge by the brand's dealer network, even on a used car bought privately, as long as the campaign is open.

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