2026 Toyota Corolla recalls and problems

The 2026 Toyota Corolla has 1 recall and 18 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is unknown or other.

How the 2026 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Lowest complaint count among 28 Corolla model years — 27th most. Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are still growing.

1recalls
18complaints
6crashes
0fires
4injuries
883median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

Does your car have an open recall?
Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.
Check your VIN →

1 recall

Exterior Lighting

Feb 25, 2026 · NHTSA campaign 26V110000 · 86 vehicles

Problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2026 Corolla vehicles. 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.

Remedy

Dealers will replace both front headlight assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 20, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 26TA05.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Unknown or other8
Service Brakes3
Air Bags2
Electrical System2
Forward Collision Avoidance2
Steering2
Suspension2
Vehicle Speed Control2
Engine1
Exterior Lighting1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

2026 vs. other Toyota Corolla years

2000: 145 complaints20002001: 133 complaints2002: 117 complaints2003: 721 complaints20032004: 477 complaints2005: 854 complaints2006: 840 complaints20062007: 836 complaints2008: 314 complaints2009: 1,459 complaints20091,4592010: 1,244 complaints2011: 585 complaints2012: 446 complaints20122013: 201 complaints2014: 271 complaints2015: 220 complaints20152016: 216 complaints2017: 178 complaints2018: 136 complaints20182019: 205 complaints2020: 313 complaints2021: 188 complaints20212022: 103 complaints2023: 74 complaints2024: 66 complaints20242025: 32 complaints2026: 18 complaints2027: 1 complaints20271

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2026. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2026 Toyota Corolla have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2026 Toyota Corolla, the latest from Feb 25, 2026 (exterior lighting). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2026 Toyota Corolla?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention unknown or other (8), service brakes (3), air bags (2). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.