2023 Toyota Corolla: Reliability Data
Source: NHTSA — 108 complaints
108
Total Complaints
Steering
Top Issue
16
Crash Reports
What Fails?
Most reported component issues from NHTSA complaints.
Steering
16
Unknown Or Other
16
Engine
13
Exterior Lighting
11
Electrical System
11
Air Bags
6
Service Brakes
6
Automatic Emergency Braking
4
Power Train
4
Warnings
3
Severity Assessment
16
Crashes
1
Fires
4
Injuries
0
Deaths
Sample Complaint Reports
"Potential Safety Issue regarding the Cruise Control for ALL 2023 Toyota Corollas and possibly all Toyota's with the Safety Sense 3.0 System. On these vehicles the cruise control is turned on automatically when the vehicle is started. There is a white indicator icon illuminated on the drivers display..."
"This is the 3rd time itâs happened. It seems to happen after itâs rained and itâs wet and humid outside. I was at a red light waiting for it to change. The car starts making a buzzer noise and shows âignition onâ with âEngine stopped power steering lowâ and flashes to âpress break fi..."
"This is the 3rd time itâs happened. It seems to happen after itâs rained and itâs wet and humid outside. I was at a red light waiting for it to change. The car starts making a buzzer noise and shows âignition onâ with âEngine stopped power steering lowâ and flashes to âpress break fi..."
Source: NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Names and identifying details omitted.
When Were Complaints Filed?
Number of complaints by the year the issue occurred.
Where Are Complaints Coming From?
Top states by complaint count.
TX: 16
GA: 12
FL: 11
MA: 8
OH: 7
TN: 7
AL: 6
WA: 6
IL: 5
MN: 4
Toyota Corolla — Other Years
See how this model compares across different model years.
| Year | Complaints | Crashes |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 31 | 3 |
| 1991 | 96 | 22 |
| 1992 | 115 | 8 |
| 1993 | 154 | 46 |
| 1994 | 199 | 78 |
| 1995 | 226 | 63 |
| 1996 | 151 | 34 |
| 1997 | 149 | 22 |
| 1998 | 278 | 45 |
| 1999 | 188 | 30 |
| 2000 | 176 | 35 |
| 2001 | 163 | 39 |
| 2002 | 141 | 38 |
| 2003 | 857 | 142 |
| 2004 | 558 | 85 |
| 2005 | 969 | 144 |
| 2006 | 970 | 163 |
| 2007 | 983 | 165 |
| 2008 | 378 | 95 |
| 2009 | 1769 | 276 |
| 2010 | 1567 | 210 |
| 2011 | 689 | 71 |
| 2012 | 496 | 54 |
| 2013 | 269 | 62 |
| 2014 | 379 | 104 |
| 2015 | 303 | 104 |
| 2016 | 306 | 104 |
| 2017 | 271 | 67 |
| 2018 | 193 | 33 |
| 2019 | 281 | 39 |
| 2020 | 380 | 35 |
| 2021 | 234 | 28 |
| 2022 | 111 | 17 |
| 2024 | 89 | 19 |
| 2025 | 28 | 6 |
Active Recalls (3)
Federal safety recalls issued for this vehicle.
Column
Campaign 23V480000 | 12/07/2023
A deactivated driver's air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Dealers will inspect and replace the spiral cable assembly, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 8, 2023. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TA08. Lexus' number for this recall is 23LA02.
Steering
Campaign 24V878000 | 21/11/2024
A steering shaft that detaches can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will replace the intermediate steering shaft, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 17, 2025. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 24TB13/24TA13.
Column
Campaign 25V040000 | 29/01/2025
A deactivated driver's air bag will not deploy as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Dealers will inspect and replace the spiral cable assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 17, 2025. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 25TA02. Lexus' number for this recall is 25LA02.
Protect Your Steering System
Based on the most common issues reported for this vehicle.
- Get a wheel alignment annually or after hitting a significant pothole
- Don't hold the steering wheel at full lock for more than a few seconds
- Check power steering fluid monthly on hydraulic systems
- Address wandering, vibration, or play in the wheel promptly
- Replace worn tie rod ends before they cause tire wear
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Data source: View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov | NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Public domain.
Methodology: Complaint counts and mileage distributions are computed directly from consumer-reported NHTSA complaints. This data represents reported issues, not failure rates — vehicles without complaints are not represented. Full methodology.
Data through: 2026-03-28