Toyota Corolla recalls and problems by year

Since 2000 the Toyota Corolla has 46 recall campaigns and 10,393 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The model years with the most complaints are 2009, 2010, 2005.

46recalls
10,393complaints
0do-not-drive / park-outside recalls

Complaints by model year

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by model year. Darker bars: the three years with the most complaints. Click a bar to open that year.

Recalls by model year

Most reported problem areas, all years

Every model year

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuries
202701000
2026118604
20250321118
202426611012
2023374824
2022010314013
2021118818213
2020331322123
2019520524116
2018313626517
2017317844141
2016121666257
2015122060150
2014227164350
2013520146151
2012544641128
2011958544234
2010171,24414510103
2009131,45918612110
2008631474147
20076836129784
20067840115889
20056854114489
2004947769356
20039721101991
2002011727121
2001013332358
2000014522318
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Questions

What is the worst year for the Toyota Corolla?

By owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2009 (1,459), 2010 (1,244), 2005 (854) model years have the most. More vehicles sold also means more complaints, so compare neighbouring years too.