Toyota Corolla complaints by model year
11,731 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Red numbers above the columns are recall campaigns for that model year.
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 17 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 | 31 | 10 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 63 | 11 | 0 | 2 |
| 2023 | 73 | 8 | 1 | 3 |
| 2022 | 101 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 185 | 18 | 2 | 1 |
| 2020 | 307 | 22 | 1 | 3 |
| 2019 | 203 | 23 | 1 | 5 |
| 2018 | 134 | 26 | 5 | 3 |
| 2017 | 178 | 44 | 1 | 3 |
| 2016 | 214 | 66 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 | 220 | 60 | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 | 269 | 64 | 3 | 2 |
| 2013 | 201 | 46 | 1 | 5 |
| 2012 | 446 | 41 | 1 | 5 |
| 2011 | 584 | 44 | 2 | 9 |
| 2010 | 1,244 | 145 | 10 | 17 |
| 2009 | 1,459 | 186 | 12 | 13 |
| 2008 | 314 | 74 | 1 | 6 |
| 2007 | 836 | 129 | 7 | 6 |
| 2006 | 840 | 115 | 8 | 7 |
| 2005 | 853 | 114 | 4 | 6 |
| 2004 | 477 | 69 | 3 | 9 |
| 2003 | 720 | 101 | 9 | 9 |
| 2002 | 117 | 27 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 | 133 | 32 | 3 | 0 |
| 2000 | 145 | 22 | 3 | 0 |
| 1999 | 155 | 24 | 5 | 0 |
| 1998 | 225 | 36 | 8 | 0 |
| 1997 | 135 | 22 | 5 | 1 |
| 1996 | 129 | 31 | 13 | 0 |
| 1995 | 176 | 53 | 13 | 2 |
| 1994 | 172 | 65 | 5 | 2 |
| 1993 | 130 | 39 | 5 | 2 |
| 1992 | 63 | 8 | 3 | 1 |
| 1991 | 71 | 10 | 3 | 0 |
| 1990 | 27 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989 | 23 | 2 | 6 | 1 |
| 1988 | 26 | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| 1987 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 1983 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Among the last 15 model years at least five years old; newer years are left out because owners are still filing reports. Every year compared →
Problem areas by model year
Complaints that name each component, 2017–2026. Darker cells mean more reports. One complaint can name several components.
| Component | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown or other | 31 | 18 | 32 | 79 | 32 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 7 | 8 |
| Engine | 10 | 15 | 39 | 109 | 40 | 14 | 13 | 6 | 2 | 1 |
| Air bags | 54 | 36 | 31 | 17 | 52 | 10 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 2 |
| Power train | 15 | 12 | 55 | 39 | 19 | 17 | 6 | 8 | 2 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 21 | 12 | 15 | 31 | 22 | 21 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| Service brakes | 26 | 11 | 16 | 23 | 7 | 16 | 7 | 10 | 8 | 3 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 8 | 23 | 31 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 13 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 16 | 11 | 3 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Toyota Corolla recalls (53)
Recall campaigns NHTSA lists for at least one Corolla model year, newest first.
| Campaign | Filed | What | Model years | Repaired |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V110000 | Feb 25, 2026 | Missing Aim Markings on Headlight Assembly/FMVSS 108 | 2026 | 55.8% |
| 25V040000 | Jan 29, 2025 | Driver's Air Bag May Not Deploy/FMVSS 208 | 2023 | 81.2% |
| 24V878000 | Nov 21, 2024 | Steering Intermediate Shaft May Fracture | 2023, 2024 | 86.3% |
| 24V548000 | Jul 23, 2024 | Incorrect Weight Capacity Label/FMVSS 110 | 2024 | 99% |
| 23V865000 | Dec 20, 2023 | OCS Sensors May Short Circuit | 2020, 2021 | 58.3% |
| 23V480000 | Jul 12, 2023 | Driver's Air Bag May Not Deploy/FMVSS 208 | 2023 | 93.4% |
| 20V682000 | Nov 4, 2020 | Fuel Pump May Fail | 2020 | 92.2% |
| 20V024000 | Jan 17, 2020 | Air Bags/Seat Belt Pretensioners may not Deploy | 2011–2019 | 70% |
| 20V012000 | Jan 13, 2020 | Fuel Pump May Fail | 2018, 2019 | 91.8% |
| 19V877000 | Dec 11, 2019 | Rear Seat Belt Assemblies May Not Lock As Intended | 2020 | 81.3% |
| 19V741000 | Oct 17, 2019 | Frontal Air Bag Inflators May Explode | 2003–2013 | 72.6% |
| 19V627000 | Aug 28, 2019 | Front Passenger Air Bag May Not Properly Inflate | 2003–2008 | 36.2% |
| 19V503000 | Jun 28, 2019 | Incorrect Load Carrying Capacity Label/FMVSS 110 | 2017, 2018, 2019 | 100% |
| 19V244000 | Mar 27, 2019 | Non-Permanent Text on Load Capacity Label | 2019 | 67.3% |
| 19V005000 | Jan 9, 2019 | Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode | 2010–2013 | 90.9% |
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. Open a model-year page for each campaign's official text, or check your VIN on NHTSA.
Check on NHTSA ↗Crash-test stars by model year
| Model year | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | Tested as |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | ★★★★★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ | 5 hb fwd |
| 2025 | ★★★★★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ | 4 dr fwd |
| 2024 | ★★★★★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ | 4 dr fwd |
| 2023 | ★★★★★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ | 4 dr fwd |
| 2022 | ★★★★★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ | 4 dr fwd |
| 2021 | ★★★★★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ | 4 dr fwd |
| 2020 | ★★★★★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ | 4 dr fwd |
| 2019 | ★★★★★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | 4 dr fwd |
| 2018 | ★★★★★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | 4 dr fwd |
| 2017 | ★★★★★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | 4 dr fwd |
| 2016 | ★★★★★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ | 4 dr fwd |
| 2015 | ★★★★★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ | 4 dr fwd |
Compare stars only between vehicles of similar size and weight. Source: NHTSA NCAP, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy by model year
EPA combined mpg range across engine and transmission configurations. Your mileage will vary. Source: EPA, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Where to next
Toyota Corolla FAQ
How many recalls has the Toyota Corolla had?
NHTSA lists 53 recall campaigns that cover at least one Toyota Corolla model year from 1981 to 2026. Each campaign card on the model-year pages has NHTSA's official text and the repair completion rate. Only NHTSA's VIN lookup can tell you whether a specific car was repaired.
Which Toyota Corolla year has the most complaints?
Among the last 15 model years with settled counts, the 2009 drew the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (1,459) and the 2018 the fewest (134). Counts are owner reports, not failure rates, and sales volume affects them.
What are the most common Toyota Corolla problems?
Across the 2017–2026 model years, owners most often name the unknown or other, engine, air bags in complaints filed with NHTSA.
What mpg does the Toyota Corolla get?
EPA rates the 2026 Toyota Corolla at 22 to 50 mpg combined, depending on engine and transmission.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.