NHTSA Safety Recalls
Toyota Corolla Recalls by Year
Every model year from 2000 to 2024, ranked by how many recalls it carries.
Across 24 model years (2000–2024) the Toyota Corolla has 145 NHTSA recalls. The worst year is 2010 with 17; the cleanest is 2021 with 1.
- Model years
- 24
- Total recalls
- 145
- Worst year
- 2010
- Cleanest year
- 2021
2000–2024
17 recalls
1 recalls
Recalls by model year
What gets recalled most on the Toyota Corolla
- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE34
- EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS16
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING15
- AIR BAGS12
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS11
- AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE9
- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE4
- SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER4
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING4
- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL4
Reading these numbers
A high recall count is not the same as an unreliable car. Recalls are safety defects the manufacturer reports and repairs free; a maker that files many of them is often being more diligent, not less. Older model years also accumulate recalls simply by existing longer.
What matters for a specific car is whether its own VIN is covered by an open campaign. Check it on NHTSA's lookup or call 1-888-327-4236.