Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2021 Toyota Corolla has 1 recall, 169 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
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Recalls
169
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 2026
23V865000
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Corolla, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, RAV4, ...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
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Side Crash
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Rollover
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Rating for: 2021 Toyota COROLLA 4 DR FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2026 | ENGINE | The Clutch Slave Cylinder needs replacement |
| Mar 24, 2026 | ENGINE | Engine maintenance required, call dealer. The engine coolant bypass valve needs to be replaced. Know... |
| Mar 20, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Coolant bypass valve has shorted out. “Engine maintenance required” notification popped up on the ga... |
| Feb 24, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Today I noticed that both of my door front locks passenger and driver side do not even actuate to ... |
| Feb 21, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | One night shortly after starting the car, I went to put the car in first gear amd as I let out the c... |
| Feb 12, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that while driving at 20 MPH, the clutch ... |
| Feb 11, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | While in a parking lot, the clutch pedal suddenly lost all pressure and remained stuck to the floor,... |
| Feb 9, 2026 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Corolla. The contact discovered brake fluid on the clutch pedal, and ... |
| Jan 20, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | “Engine Maintenance Required, See your dealer” light comes on the dashboard with a warning bell. Did... |
| Jan 9, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | At approximately 5 years and 2 months of ownership, with approximately 53,000 miles, the clutch slav... |
| Jan 3, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | NOTE: This has not happened to me yet, but it appears that most Corollas manufactured before 2022 or... |
| Dec 12, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,SEATS | On December 12, 2025, I was in a head on car accident in my 2021 Toyota Corolla nightshade. I was sl... |
| Nov 22, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | I am filing this complaint regarding a serious defect in my 2021 Toyota Corolla (Manual). At approxi... |
| Nov 21, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that while driving in a parking lot, the ... |
| Nov 1, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | Complete failure of the slave cylinder under at 62k miles. changed fluid at 30k. Called to see if To... |
| Nov 1, 2025 | WHEELS | While attempting to change a flat tire on a 2021 Toyota Corolla Hatchback, two wheel studs sheared o... |
| Oct 30, 2025 | TIRES | Dunlop SP Sport 5000 - 225/40R18 - DOT EUT74DDR5220 3 of the 4 tires are splitting on the side walls |
| Sep 20, 2025 | STEERING,ENGINE | My car wouldn’t start and the dashboard says “Engine Stopped / Power steering low” car will stop dri... |
| Sep 17, 2025 | AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Corolla. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: ... |
| Sep 12, 2025 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY/WIPER | The problem of windshield wipers going off either once, or at varying speeds has not been able to be... |