2012 Toyota Corolla Structure & Body Problems
NHTSA lists 18 Structure & Body complaints for the 2012 Toyota Corolla, 4% of its 446 total complaints for the year. Reported issues include door lock malfunctions, paint peeling, and windshield cracking, with a median failure mileage of 38,000. One related recall (13V014000) covers occupant detection sensors tied to airbag deployment.
- Structure & Body complaints
- 18
- 4% of 446
- Crashes reported
- 4
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 7
- Median mileage
- 38,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical body and structure symptoms owners report
- Door lock systems reportedly failed and caused doors to close abruptly, with a dealer reprogramming fix that then disabled the alarm system.
- Paint reportedly peeled off in random spots on the body with no related recall available to address it.
- Windshield glass reportedly cracked without any impact, which one owner attributed to a gap between the windshield and body panel.
- Some owners reported the recall remedy for occupant detection sensors (campaign 13V014000) did not fully resolve an illuminated air bag warning light.
When 2012 Toyota Corolla body and structure complaints were filed
First complaint Jun 14, 2012, latest Aug 2, 2024.
Structure & Body recalls for the 2012 Toyota Corolla
- NHTSA 13V014000Jan 16, 2013Structure & Body3,235 vehicles
Seats
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain models interspersed through model years 2009 through 2013 as follows: model year 2009-2012 Tacoma, 4Runner, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Prius, and RAV4; model year 2009-2010 Avalon, FJ Cruiser, and Highlander Hybrid; model year 2010-2013 model year Corolla, Sienna and Tundra; model year 2009-2013 Highlander and Venza; model year 2012 Prius V; and model year 2010-2012 Sequoia. During modification by SET to include accessories such as leather seat covers, seat heaters or headrest DVD systems, these vehicles may not have had the passenger seat occupant sensing system calibration tested. Without passing the calibration test, the occupant sensing system may not operate as designed.
Risk: If the front passenger seat occupant sensing system is out of calibration, the front passenger airbags may not deploy or they may deploy inappropriately for the passenger's size and position. This could increase the risk of personal injury during the event of a vehicle crash necessitating airbag deployment.
Remedy: Southeast Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will test the sensitivity of the occupant detection sensors, and recalibrate them as necessary. The recall began on March 21, 2013. Owners may contact Southeast Toyota at 1-800-301-6859.
Structure & Body complaints by Corolla model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many Structure & Body complaints does NHTSA have for the 2012 Toyota Corolla?
- NHTSA lists 18 Structure & Body complaints for the 2012 Corolla, which is 4% of the 446 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall related to Structure & Body issues on the 2012 Corolla?
- Yes. Recall campaign 13V014000 covers occupant detection sensors and involves dealers testing sensor sensitivity and recalibrating as needed.
- At what mileage do Structure & Body problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2012 Corolla is 38,000 miles.
- Did any Structure & Body complaints involve crashes or injuries?
- Across the Structure & Body complaints, NHTSA data shows 4 crashes and 7 injuries reported for the 2012 Corolla.