Toyota Corolla recalls & complaint record (MY 2017–2026)

By Ivan H., EVCostIQ · reviewed against our public methodology · every source dated on this page

As of July 10, 2026, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) lists 14 recall campaigns and 1,264 consumer complaints for the Toyota Corolla (MY 2017–2026). The most-reported complaint areas are Engine, Air Bags, Power Train. Every recall is a free remedy — an open recall is repaired at no cost — so a recall adds nothing to what the Corolla costs to own.

Every Toyota Corolla recall campaign, by year

All 14 NHTSA recall campaigns on file for the Corolla (MY 2017–2026), newest first. A recall is a free remedy — the manufacturer repairs the defect at no cost. Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov), data as of July 10, 2026.

2026 — 1 campaign

Exterior Lighting26V110000 · February 25, 2026 · about 86 vehicles
Risk: Incorrectly aimed headlights can reduce driver visibility or create a glare for oncoming traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace both front headlight assemblies, free of charge.

2025 — 1 campaign

Steering25V040000 · January 29, 2025 · about 1,716 vehicles
Risk: A deactivated driver's air bag will not deploy as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the spiral cable assembly as necessary, free of charge.

2024 — 2 campaigns

Steering24V878000 · November 21, 2024 · about 8,057 vehicles
Risk: A steering shaft that detaches can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the intermediate steering shaft, free of charge.
Equipment24V548000 · July 23, 2024 · about 33,848 vehicles
Risk: A vehicle with an incorrect maximum capacity weight value may be overloaded, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GST will mail new labels to owners, free of charge.

2023 — 2 campaigns

Air Bags23V865000 · December 20, 2023 · about 999,901 vehicles
Risk: An air bag that does not deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the sensor as necessary, free of charge.
Steering23V480000 · July 12, 2023 · about 152,927 vehicles
Risk: A deactivated driver's air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the spiral cable assembly, if necessary, free of charge.

2020 — 3 campaigns

Fuel System20V682000 · November 4, 2020 · about 1,525,742 vehicles
Risk: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly with an improved one, free of charge.
Air Bags20V024000 · January 17, 2020 · about 2,891,976 vehicles
Risk: In the event of a crash, air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners that do not deploy as intended may increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the ECU and install a noise filter between the air bag control module and its wire harness, as necessary, free of c…
Fuel System20V012000 · January 13, 2020 · about 1,830,752 vehicles
Risk: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge.

2019 — 3 campaigns

Seat Belts19V877000 · December 11, 2019 · about 9,468 vehicles
Risk: In the event of a crash involving multiple impacts, the seat belt may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear seat belt assembly production dates, and replace the assemblies, as necessary, free of charge.
Equipment19V503000 · June 28, 2019 · about 1,325 vehicles
Risk: An incorrect label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: SET will notify owners and provide a corrected label for placement over the inaccurate label, free of charge.
Equipment19V244000 · March 27, 2019 · about 3,634 vehicles
Risk: If the driver cannot read the label, they may unknowingly overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GST will notify owners, and dealers will provide corrected load carrying capacity modification labels, free of charge.

2018 — 1 campaign

Power Train18V901000 · December 19, 2018 · about 3,424 vehicles
Risk: A vehicle stall, especially when driving a high rate of speed, can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota has notified owners, and dealers will replace the CVT and torque converter, free of charge.

2017 — 1 campaign

Tires17V295000 · May 2, 2017 · about 409 vehicles
Risk: A spare tire that is not inflated to the proper value may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Gulf States will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the spare tires, adjusting their pressure as necessary, free of charge.

Where the Corolla’s recalls and complaints cluster

Recalls by component (14 campaigns total): Steering (3), Equipment (3), Air Bags (2), Fuel System (2), Exterior Lighting (1), Seat Belts (1), Power Train (1), Tires (1).

Complaints by reported area (1,264 total; a single complaint can cite more than one area): Engine (245), Air Bags (218), Power Train (164), Electrical System (141), Service Brakes (122), Fuel/Propulsion System (82).

Recall counts are NHTSA campaign records; complaint counts are consumer reports. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA.

Crash, fire, injury and death reports

Across those consumer complaints, NHTSA’s records for the Corolla (MY 2017–2026) include 178 crash reports, 11 fire reports, 143 injury reports and 4 reports of a death. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA.

Do recalls affect what the Corolla costs to own?

No direct cost. A recall is a free remedy: the manufacturer must repair the defect at no charge, so an open or completed recall adds nothing to the 5-year cost of ownership.
Resale is the one caveat. An unrepaired recall can make a used Corolla harder to sell or trade in — a buyer or dealer may want it fixed first — but the fix itself is still free, and completing it removes that friction.
How our totals treat it. Our 5-year cost-of-ownership totals use market-level depreciation estimates; they are not adjusted per recall campaign. See the honest 5-year cost to own: Toyota Corolla LE (gas) cost to own →.

Recalls & complaints — FAQ

How many recalls does the Toyota Corolla have?

As of July 10, 2026, NHTSA lists 14 recall campaigns for the Toyota Corolla (MY 2017–2026). Each is a free remedy — the manufacturer repairs the defect at no cost. The full dated campaign list is above.

What is the most serious Corolla recall?

The largest by scale is campaign 20V024000 (January 17, 2020, Air Bags), affecting about 2,891,976 vehicles: In the event of a crash, air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners that do not deploy as intended may increase the risk of injury. The remedy is free of charge.

How do I check if my Corolla has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA’s free recall lookup, nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows any open (unrepaired) recall for your exact vehicle, and recall repairs are always free at a franchised dealer.

Do recalls make the Corolla cheaper or more expensive to own?

Neither, directly — recall repairs are free, so they add nothing to the cost of ownership. An unrepaired recall can make a used one harder to resell, but our 5-year cost totals use market-level depreciation and are not adjusted per campaign. See the Corolla cost to own.

About this data

All powertrains and trims. Figures cover all powertrains and trims sold under the Corolla nameplate for the model years shown (MY 2017–2026).
A recall is a free fix. A recall means the manufacturer must remedy a safety defect free of charge; it is not the same as a breakdown or a repair bill.
Complaints are unverified. Consumer complaints are unverified reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA — a signal of what owners report, not confirmed defects.

Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov), data as of July 10, 2026.