Toyota Corolla Recalls (2021, 2023, 2024, 2026)

What recalls does the Toyota Corolla have?

• 2026 Toyota Corolla Headlight Recall (26V110)
  February 25, 2026 · 86 vehicles · Lighting and Visibility

  The front headlights may have missing headlight aim markings, which can result in improperly aimed headlights during service. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

  Risk: Incorrectly aimed headlights can reduce driver visibility or create a glare for oncoming traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will replace both front headlight assemblies, free of charge.

• 2023 Toyota Corolla Steering Column Recall (25V040) Repeat recall
  January 29, 2025 · 1,716 vehicles · Steering

  An electrical connection inside the steering column's spiral cable assembly may be insufficiently welded, causing the connection to separate and deactivate the driver's air bag. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

  Risk: A deactivated driver's air bag will not deploy as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the spiral cable assembly as necessary, free of charge.

• 2023-2024 Toyota Corolla Steering Recall (24V878)
  November 21, 2024 · 8,057 vehicles · Steering

  Due to cracks developed during the manufacturing process, the steering intermediate shaft assembly may fracture and possibly result in the shaft detaching from the steering column.

  Risk: A steering shaft that detaches can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the intermediate steering shaft, free of charge.

• 2023 Toyota GR Supra Label Recall (24V548) Repeat recall
  July 23, 2024 · 33,848 vehicles · Other Equipment

  The load carrying capacity modification label may display inaccurate added weight values. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

  Risk: A vehicle with an incorrect maximum capacity weight value may be overloaded, which can increase the risk of a crash.

  Fix: GST will mail new labels to owners, free of charge.

• 2021 Toyota Avalon Occupant Classification Recall (23V865)
  December 20, 2023 · 999,901 vehicles · Air Bags

  A short circuit may develop in the Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensor, preventing the front passenger air bag from deploying.

  Risk: An air bag that does not deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the sensor as necessary, free of charge.

• 2023 Toyota Corolla Driver Clockspring Recall (23V480)
  July 12, 2023 · 152,927 vehicles · Air Bags

  An electrical connection inside the steering column's spiral cable assembly may be insufficiently welded, causing the connection to separate and deactivate the driver's air bag. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

  Risk: A deactivated driver's air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury during a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the spiral cable assembly, if necessary, free of charge.

Which Corolla parts are recalled most?

Which Corolla model years have the most recalls?

How do I check my Corolla for open recalls?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup. The lookup lists every open safety recall on that specific vehicle, so you will see which of the 6 Toyota Corolla campaigns above apply to you. You can also ask any authorized Toyota dealer to run the VIN. The VIN is on your registration card, your insurance card, and a plate at the lower driver-side corner of the windshield. Brand-new recalls can take a few days to show up, so check again if you received a letter.

What are Corolla owners reporting?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA since 2020, by model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports, but the components that come up most often show where owners are having trouble.

Excerpts from owner complaints (unverified):

The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Corolla. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V865000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the passenger's side air bag warning light was illuminated. The local dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired.

2021 TOYOTA Corolla owner, Air Bags, NHTSA complaint 11633675

My 2021 Toyota Corolla's engine coolant bypass valve has shorted out once again. This is the second time this has happened in less than 40,000 miles. The vehicle has been inspected by two different dealers one two separate occurrences for the same issue, even after replacing the failed equipment.

2021 TOYOTA Corolla owner, Engine, NHTSA complaint 11641337

When idling my car makes a rattling sound and vibrates and oil smells like fuel only got 12k on it when I bought it which I just bought it not even a month ago used.

2023 TOYOTA Corolla owner, Unknown Or Other, NHTSA complaint 11641454

Can a recall make your Corolla a lemon in California?

A recall alone does not make a Toyota Corolla a lemon. California's Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act looks at whether a warranty defect substantially impairs the vehicle's use, value or safety and was not fixed within a reasonable number of repair attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).

2 of the 6 recalls listed here follow an earlier campaign on the same component, which can mean a first fix did not work. Most are single-repair campaigns, but repeat visits for any covered defect still count.

Within the first 18 months or 18,000 miles, California presumes the manufacturer had enough chances if the same defect was repaired two or more times when it is likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for any covered defect, or the vehicle was out of service more than 30 days in total (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Written notice to the manufacturer is required in some cases, and owners outside that window can still have a claim. An owner who prevails can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.

What to keep: every repair order, the recall owner letters, your purchase or lease contract, and a log of dates, mileage and symptoms. Make sure every visit is written up, even when the dealer says it found nothing.

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Other Toyota models with recalls

• 4RUNNER: 8 recalls
• 4RUNNER I-Force Max Hybrid: 1 recall
• Avalon: 2 recalls
• Avalon Hybrid: 1 recall
• BZ: 1 recall
• BZ Woodland: 1 recall
• BZ4X: 4 recalls
• C-HR: 2 recalls
• Camry: 4 recalls
• Camry Hybrid: 9 recalls
• Corolla: 6 recalls
• Corolla Cross: 4 recalls
• Corolla Cross Hybrid: 6 recalls
• Corolla Hybrid: 2 recalls
• Crown: 4 recalls
• Crown Signia: 3 recalls
• GR Corolla: 2 recalls
• GR Supra: 1 recall
• GR86: 2 recalls
• Grand Highlander: 7 recalls
• Grand Highlander Hybrid: 6 recalls
• Highlander: 12 recalls
• Highlander Hybrid: 10 recalls
• Land Cruiser Hybrid: 4 recalls
• Mirai: 4 recalls
• Prius: 5 recalls
• Prius Plug-IN Hybrid: 2 recalls
• Prius Prime: 5 recalls
• RAV4: 7 recalls
• RAV4 Hybrid: 6 recalls
• RAV4 Plug-IN Hybrid: 2 recalls
• RAV4 Prime: 7 recalls
• Sequoia: 1 recall
• Sequoia Hybrid: 7 recalls
• Sienna: 2 recalls
• Sienna Hybrid: 8 recalls
• Supra: 6 recalls
• Tacoma: 11 recalls
• Tacoma Hybrid: 5 recalls
• Tundra: 25 recalls
• Tundra Hybrid: 15 recalls
• Venza: 2 recalls
• Venza Hybrid: 5 recalls

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