Toyota Corolla Recalls — All NHTSA Recall Campaigns

Q: How many recalls does the Toyota Corolla have?

The Toyota Corolla has 5 recall campaigns on record with NHTSA, spanning model years 2017 through 2020. Individual vehicles may be subject to fewer recalls depending on their specific model year and production date.

Q: Is my Corolla under recall?

Whether your specific Corolla is subject to a recall depends on your vehicle's exact VIN, not just the model year. A recall may apply to a specific production date range or certain build configurations. Enter your 17-digit VIN at VinCheckEngine or NHTSA.gov/recalls to see which, if any, open recalls apply to your exact vehicle.

Q: What is the most recalled Corolla year?

Based on NHTSA recall data, the 2017 Toyota Corolla has the most recall campaigns associated with it, with 3 campaigns. However, this reflects recall campaigns for that model year — not necessarily the number of defects in vehicles built that year.

5 recall campaigns on record across 2 model years of the Toyota Corolla. Data sourced directly from NHTSA and updated daily.

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Recall Campaigns

8078

Owner Complaints

1230

Reported Injuries

Reported Deaths

2 affected model years1425 crash-involved complaintsMost recalled year: 2017

Affected Model Years

20202R · 200C 20173R · 144C

R = recalls · C = complaints. Click a year to see the full problems report.

Recall Breakdown by Component Category

Other3 campaigns (60%)

Airbag1 campaign (20%)

Visibility/Lighting1 campaign (20%)

Most Common Owner Complaint Areas — Toyota Corolla

AIR BAGS

2371

STEERING

563

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

506

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

403

ENGINE

378

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

320

POWER TRAIN

250

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

235

SERVICE BRAKES

204

STRUCTURE:BODY

145

Based on 8,078 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across all model years. 10 deaths and 1230 injuries reported.

All Toyota Corolla Recall Campaigns

#20V0240002017 Toyota CorollaAirbag

Issued: Invalid Date

AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2011-2019 Corolla, 2011-2013 Matrix, 2012-2018 Avalon, and 2013-2018 Avalon Hybrid vehicles. During certain crashes, the air bag electronic control unit (ECU) may malfunction, possibly disabling the deployment of the air bags a…

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 charge. Owners were notified of t…

#19V5030002017 Toyota CorollaOther

Issued: Invalid Date

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Toyota Camry, Corolla, Rav4, Sienna, and Yaris iA vehicles equipped with factory-installed floor mats. The load carrying capacity modification label may be incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirement…

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. The recall began August 23, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-27…

#20V2050002020 Toyota CorollaVisibility/Lighting

Issued: Aug 4, 2020

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020 Corolla Hatchback vehicles. A rear hatch wire harness connector may have been damaged during assembly, which may cause the back-up lights to fail.

Risk: If the back-up lights fail, there can be an increased risk of a crash while the vehicle is reversing.

Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear hatch wire harness, free of charge. The recall began June 30, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota…

#17V2950002017 Toyota CorollaOther

Issued: Feb 5, 2017

TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE

Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (Gulf States) is recalling certain 2017 4Runner , 86, Avalon, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Corolla, Corolla iM, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Prius, Prius C, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Sienna and Yaris vehicles. The spare tire air pressure was not adjusted to the proper pressure as state…

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. The recall began June 15, 2017. Owners may contact Gulf States custom…

#19V2440002020 Toyota CorollaOther

Issued: Invalid Date

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Gulf States Toyota (GST) is recalling certain 2019 C-HR, 4Runner, Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Highlander, Land Cruiser, Prius, RAV4, Sequoia, Tacoma, Sienna, Tundra and Yaris vehicles. The text on the load capacity label may become illegible. As such, these vehicles fail to comply …

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. The recall began May 24, 2019. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800…

Recalls by Component

1Airbag Recalls

#20V024000MY 2017

AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2011-2019 Corolla, 2011-2013 Matrix, 2012-2018 Avalon, and 2013-2018 Avalon Hybrid vehicles. During certain…

Toyota Corolla Recall — Frequently Asked Questions

How many recalls does the Toyota Corolla have?

The Toyota Corolla has 5 recall campaigns in the NHTSA database, spanning model years 2017 through 2020.

Is my Corolla under recall?

Recall applicability depends on your specific VIN — not just the model year. Some recalls cover only certain production date ranges or trim levels. Enter your 17-digit VIN at VinCheckEngine or NHTSA.gov for an exact answer.

What is the most recalled Corolla year?

Based on NHTSA data, the 2017 Toyota Corolla has the highest recall campaign count (3 campaigns). However, the total count of campaigns is not the same as the number of defects — some campaigns are issued as expansions of earlier recalls.

Does a Corolla recall mean my car is unsafe to drive?

Not necessarily. Recalls range from critical safety hazards — where NHTSA advises against driving — to minor inconveniences like a label error. Check the consequence field of each recall to understand the severity. If your specific VIN is subject to an open recall, contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.

Who pays for recall repairs on a Corolla?

The manufacturer is legally required to pay for all recall repairs under the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer, regardless of whether you are the original owner or whether the vehicle is out of warranty.

Check Your Specific Toyota Corolla for Open Recalls

Model-level recall data tells you what campaigns exist. A VIN-specific check tells you exactly which ones apply to your vehicle — based on production date, serial number, and configuration.

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