Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023 Toyota Corolla, Corolla Cross, Corolla Cross Hybrid, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Tacoma, Lexus RX350, 2023-2024 NX250, and NX350 vehicles that may have been incorrectly repaired...
1970-2027 · 54 model years
Toyota Corolla Problems by year
Owners have filed 12,265 complaints about the Toyota Corolla across 54 model years, and it has 68 recalls. The 2009 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (1,533), while 1973, 1976, 1977 have far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the airbags, followed by the engine & cooling.
- Complaints
- 12,265
- Recalls
- 68
- Crashes
- 1,857
- Fires
- 159
- Injuries
- 1,503
- Deaths
- 24
Corolla complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 1 | 0 | A |
| 2025 | 32 | 0 | C |
| 2024 | 66 | 2 | D |
| 2023 | 74 | 3 | C |
| 2022 | 103 | 0 | C |
| 2021 | 188 | 1 | D |
| 2020 | 316 | 3 | D |
| 2019 | 207 | 5 | D |
| 2018 | 136 | 3 | C |
| 2017 | 189 | 3 | C |
| 2016 | 216 | 1 | D |
| 2015 | 221 | 1 | D |
| 2014 | 271 | 2 | D |
| 2013 | 201 | 5 | D |
| 2012 | 446 | 5 | D |
| 2011 | 591 | 9 | F |
| 2010 | 1,264 | 17 | F |
| 2009 | 1,533 | 13 | F |
| 2008 | 345 | 6 | F |
| 2007 | 883 | 6 | F |
| 2006 | 904 | 10 | F |
| 2005 | 944 | 10 | F |
| 2004 | 506 | 13 | F |
| 2003 | 769 | 13 | F |
| 2002 | 144 | 5 | C |
| 2001 | 138 | 4 | C |
| 2000 | 156 | 5 | C |
| 1999 | 157 | 4 | C |
| 1998 | 233 | 4 | D |
| 1997 | 138 | 6 | C |
| 1996 | 133 | 6 | C |
| 1995 | 179 | 7 | D |
| 1994 | 186 | 8 | D |
| 1993 | 135 | 6 | C |
| 1992 | 68 | 2 | A |
| 1991 | 73 | 1 | A |
| 1990 | 28 | 1 | A |
| 1989 | 23 | 2 | A |
| 1988 | 26 | 1 | A |
| 1987 | 14 | 0 | A |
| 1986 | 3 | 0 | A |
| 1985 | 3 | 0 | A |
| 1984 | 6 | 2 | A |
| 1983 | 1 | 0 | A |
| 1982 | 5 | 0 | A |
| 1981 | 3 | 0 | A |
| 1980 | 2 | 1 | A |
| 1979 | 2 | 1 | A |
| 1978 | 0 | 1 | A |
| 1977 | 1 | 1 | A |
| 1976 | 1 | 0 | A |
| 1973 | 1 | 0 | A |
| 1971 | 0 | 2 | A |
| 1970 | 0 | 1 | A |
Most common Corolla problems
Toyota Corolla recalls 68
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Corolla and Corolla Hybrid vehicles. Due to cracks developed during the manufacturing process, the steering intermediate shaft assembly may fracture and possibly result in the...
Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain Toyota 2023 GR Supra, 2024 4 Runner, Corolla, Grand Highlander, Grand Highlander Hybrid, Land Cruiser Hybrid, Tacoma, Tacoma Hybrid, 2023-2024 BZ4X, Corolla Cross Hybrid, GR Corolla, GR86, Highlander...
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Corolla, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Lexus ES350, Lexus RX350, Lexus RX450H, 2021 Sienna Hybrid, Lexus ES250, 2020-2022 Camry, Camry...
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023 Corolla, Corolla Cross, Corolla Cross Hybrid, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Tacoma, 2023 Lexus RX350, RX350 Hybrid, RX500 Hybrid, 2023-2024 Lexus NX250, NX350, and NX350 Hybrid...
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 4Runner, 2019-2020 Avalon, 2019 Corolla Hatchback, 2017-2019 Highlander, 2018-2020 Camry, 2020 Corolla, 2018-2019 Land Cruiser, 2017-2020 Tacoma, 2019-2020 RAV4, 2019-2020...
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2011-2019 Corolla, 2011-2013 Matrix, 2012-2018 Avalon, and 2013-2018 Avalon Hybrid vehicles. During certain crashes, the air bag electronic control unit (ECU) may malfunction, possibly...
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) recalled certain 2018-2019 4Runner, Highlander, Camry, Land Cruiser, Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma and Tundra, and Lexus RC 300, RC 350, GS 350, GX 460, IS 300, LC 500, LS 500, LX 570, RX 350L, and 2019 Toyota...
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...
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2010-2016 4Runner, 2003-2006 Tundra, 2003-2013 Corolla, 2009-2010 Corolla Matrix, 2004-2005 RAV4, 2002-2007 Sequoia, 2011-2013 Sienna, 2008-2012 Scion xB, 2008-2009 Lexus IS-F, 2007-2012...
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2003-2008 Corolla, 2005-2008 Corolla Matrix, and Pontiac Vibe vehicles equipped with a front passenger air bag assembly replaced under a prior recall. The air bag may not unfold as...
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Toyota Camry, Corolla, Rav4, Sienna, and Yaris iA vehicles equipped with factory-installed floor mats. The load carrying capacity modification label may be incorrect. As such, these...
Latest Corolla complaints
Pulled car out of garage and parked in driveway for a few hours, came out to go. Windshield cracked from top to middle. No signs of impact, weather is in the low 70s overnight in the upper 50s. Car is always garaged at night.
I was driving down [[redacted]] and my car just died . During rush hour and in traffic . I put it in neutral and tried to restart it . It turned over but it wouldn't fire . I pulled into an apartment parking lot & tried to start it again . Wouldn't start . I didn't want to kill the battery so I waited about a half hour and tried again. Still no start . No money and 35 miles from home . I called maplewood bc I thought it was the recall with the fuel pump assembly. But they never called me back so I called Toyota...
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Corporate and the woman was amazing ! She helped me get a tow to the dealership. First they said I had bad gas . Now they say the gas is fine but the fuel filter failed and since that's not serviceable , I need a need fuel assembly. Now we're at $1660 that I can't afford . What happened to me sounds exactly like the recall with the defective fuel pump assembly on some 2020 TOYOTA Corollas and Lexus . However my vin isn't covered . But what happened is exactly the same as that recall described. Toyota won't help me . I'm on SSI Disability . I need the car but can't afford to get it out . INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
I am writing to report a transmission issue with my 2019 Toyota sedan. The vehicle is producing a high-pitched noise from the transmission, identical to the issue described in Campaign J17. Although that recall was specified for hatchbacks, my sedan is experiencing the exact same problem. Currently, there are no open recalls listed for my specific VIN, and no warning lights have appeared on the dashboard. An independent service center inspected the vehicle and confirmed that internal transmission components...
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(bearings or blades) are causing the noise. However, local dealerships have declined to inspect or assist because the issue is not officially listed under the recall for my body style. Since the manufacturer has not yet inspected this vehicle, I request that this issue be reviewed for potential coverage or extended assistance. Please let me know how we can proceed with having my vehicle officially evaluated.
FORMAL VEHICLE SAFETY COMPLAINT - REQUEST FOR CORPORATE INVESTIGATION Vehicle: 2011 Toyota Corolla VIN: [[redacted]] Date of Incident: [redacted] Speed: Approximately 60 MPH I am writing to formally report an extremely serious safety incident involving my 2011 Toyota Corolla on [redacted]. While driving approximately 60 miles per hour, the entire hood of my vehicle suddenly detached. The hood completely separated from the vehicle and blew toward the left side, causing significant damage. The impact resulted in...
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the following damage: Shattered windshield. Damaged side-view mirror. Dented fender. Broken lines and components connected to the windshield wiper system. I want to emphasize that the hood had not been opened recently. There had been no recent work involving the hood that I am aware of. This was an incredibly frightening experience. Fortunately, because it was a Saturday and traffic was relatively light, there were no other vehicles immediately near me when this happened. Had another vehicle been nearby, the consequences could have been catastrophic. I am extremely concerned about how an entire hood could detach from a vehicle traveling at approximately 60 MPH. This incident raises serious questions about the reliability of the hood latch, secondary safety latch, hinges, and overall hood retention system. I am requesting that Toyota take immediate action to: Conduct a thorough investigation into the cause of this incident. Determine whether a manufacturing defect or component failure contributed to the hood detachment. Review any previous complaints involving similar incidents with 2011 Toyota Corolla vehicles. Determine whether this issue presents a broader safety concern for other Toyota owners. Address the extensive vehicle damage resulting from this incident and consider appropriate compensation. Provide a written explanation of the investigation findings and Toyota's proposed resolution. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
At approximately a year of age on an elderly owned 2005 Toyota Corolla, the front right Arizonian Silver edition tire (185/65/R15 Size) developed an approximate 1 inch wide crack along the tread molding seam wide enough to fit in two credit cards stacked on top of eachother. Crack was approximately 3mm deep. The other 3 tires have poor/uneven molding seams as well. Crack is too uneven and suspiciously close to the tread molding seam to be caused by a cut/damage from hitting something. We believe these tires may...
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have suffered a manufacturing defect. We intend to ask America's Tire in Northridge, CA (the original shop where the tires were purchased/installed), to replace it under the road hazard warranty. Tires were fresh upon initial installation with a date code within 2 months of the installation date.
Failed Component: CVT transmission Safety was put at risk: Vehicle has a humming sound that varies pitch with speed, issue was first noticed on the freeway requiring us to stop on the side of the road with vehicles passing next to us at 70mph. Has the problem been reproduced and confirmed by dealer: Yes, vehicle was taken to Arlington Toyota in Jacksonville Florida and they confirmed CVT transmission needs replaced. The cost to replace the transmission was quoted at $11,124.97. Has the vehicle or component...
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been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others?... Vehicle has only been checked by Arlington Toyota in Jacksonville Florida which is an authorized Toyota service center. Where there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem: No warning lamps or messages, only humming sound from drive train was noticed.
Questions about the Toyota Corolla
Which Toyota Corolla years have the most problems?
Which Toyota Corolla years have the fewest complaints?
What are the most common Toyota Corolla problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the airbags (4,964), engine & cooling (1,383), steering (1,200) most often.
How many recalls does the Toyota Corolla have?
NHTSA lists 68 recalls across all Toyota Corolla model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data