2012 TOYOTA COROLLA

5 recalls, 496 complaints - 433 TSBs - 4/5 safety rating

AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE

Defect Description

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... Read more

Consequence

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 the safety risk beginning March 2, 2020. A second letter notifying owners of the remedy repair will ... Read more

2,891,976 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Defect Description

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2010-2016 4Runner, 2003-2006 Tundra, 2003-2013 Corolla, 2009-2010 Corolla Matrix, 2004-2005 RAV4, 2002-2007 Sequoia, 2011-2013 Sienna, 2008-2012 Scion xB, 2008-2009 Lexus IS-F, 2007-2012 Yaris and Lexus ES350, 2010-2017 Lexus GX4... Read more

Consequence

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy

Toyota will notify owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front driver inflator, front passenger airbag inflator, the airbag assembly, or the front passenger airbag sub-assembly and inflator. The recall began November 20, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service ... Read more

928,220 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Defect Description

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Toyota 4Runner, 2014-2015 Scion xB, Lexus IS350C, IS250C, 2014 Toyota Sienna, Lexus IS-F, and 2014-2017 Lexus GX460 vehicles sold, or ever registered in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louis... Read more

Consequence

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy

Toyota will notify owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, or replace the air bag assembly. The recall began February 15, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are "Zone A" To... Read more

1,299,448 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Defect Description

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2012 Toyota 4Runner, Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Sienna, Yaris, Scion xB, Lexus ES350, GX460, IS-F, IS250, IS350, IS250C, IS350C, and Lexus LFA vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, ... Read more

Consequence

An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy

Toyota will notify the Toyota, Scion and Lexus owners. General Motors will contact the Pontiac owners. Depending on the model, dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator or the air bag assembly, free of charge. The recall began on February 1, 2017. Owners may contact Toyota cust... Read more

577,875 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE

Defect Description

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain models interspersed through model years 2009 through 2013 as follows: model year 2009-2012 Tacoma, 4Runner, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Prius, and RAV4; model year 2009-2010 Avalon, FJ Cruiser, and Highlander Hybrid; model year 2010-2013 model y... Read more

Consequence

If the front passenger seat occupant sensing system is out of calibration, the front passenger airbags may not deploy or they may deploy inappropriately for the passenger's size and position. This could increase the risk of personal injury during the event of a vehicle crash necessitating airbag de... Read more

Remedy

Southeast Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will test the sensitivity of the occupant detection sensors, and recalibrate them as necessary. The recall began on March 21, 2013. Owners may contact Southeast Toyota at 1-800-301-6859.

3,235 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC

Complaint Statistics

496 total complaints 49 crashes 3 fires 32 injuries

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
AIR BAGS	356
STEERING	19
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	14
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	14
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	12
SERVICE BRAKES	11
STRUCTURE:BODY	9
POWER TRAIN	9
ENGINE	8
SEAT BELTS	6

Incident date: Mar 4, 2026

Recall number N192211320 ( Left Front Lower Control Arm Ball Joint Not Seated ) Chevrolet is refusing to fix this issue, saying that it's not a safety recall. This issue can effect the steering control and its very evident thats its a safety issue. They're saying this recall expires with the base ... Read more

Incident date: Mar 4, 2026

I am experience coolant intrusion into cylinder 3 causing the check engine light to come on, when.checked on obd2 system shows a misfire on cylinder 3, multiple checks by service centers all diagnose the coolant intrusion defect on the 2.0 ecoboost engine requiring a long block replacement

Incident date: Dec 3, 2025

The contact owned a 2019 BMW 330I. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked on the driveway, the vehicle caught fire. The contact called the fire department, and the fire was extinguished. The vehicle was towed to an impound lot and was declared a total loss by the contact's insurance pr... Read more

Fire

Incident date: Oct 30, 2024

My Daughter left to go to school and when she got on to the road from driveway both screens on car went out. I had her come home and tried to get the dash to come on by turning car off then back on multiple times and nothing happened. Called Honda roadside assistance to get vehicle towed. Went back... Read more

Incident date: Oct 30, 2024

Incident date: Jan 1, 2023

The contact owns a 2012 Mercedes-Benz E350. The contact stated that the filter flange was cracked. There was an abnormal fuel odor detected. The vehicle was leaking fuel near the fuel tank onto the ground. After refueling and driving five miles, the fuel was depleted to half a tank. There were no wa... Read more

Incident date: Oct 28, 2023

There has been multitude of this issue if you search the titanxd forums. Same thing happens to everyone. ABS, traction control, and the 4wd warning flashes on the dash. After this happens, it changes the characteristics of how the truck drives. Rapid shift, high RPM shifts, which are extremely hard... Read more

Incident date: Sep 15, 2023

-What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? A: Transmission -How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? A: I was never contacted by RAM regarding the possibility of a catastrophic power loss c/o transmission failure for my RAM ... Read more

Incident date: Sep 29, 2023

The contact owns a 2016 BMW 328I. The contact stated that after parking and turning the vehicle off, moments later the front end of the vehicle was engulfed in flames. The fire department was called to the scene and extinguished the flames. During the incident, a bystander who attempted to extingui... Read more

Fire 1 injured

Incident date: Sep 14, 2023

The contact owns a 2014 Mazda Mazda6. The contact stated that on multiple occasions, the vehicle would stall upon the depression of the accelerator pedal as a fuel odor would emit from the vehicle. The check engine light would also appear on the instrument panel. The vehicle had been taken to an ind... Read more

Incident date: Sep 8, 2023

About 3 months ago my steering wheel started rattling and continues to get worse I haven’t had it looked at yet but I think I need to also my dash lights come off and on all the time do you think I have a problem

Incident date: Sep 14, 2023

The contact owns a 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the vehicle failed to properly accelerate while shifted into driver(D) or reverse(R), with the "Transmission Fault, Select Park Before Engine Stop" messages. The vehicle was initially taken to a... Read more

Incident date: Sep 14, 2023

My 2011 Hyundai Elantra has a steering problem. Just yesterday, The steering became loose and clicked when initially turning left or right. At a stop, I was able to turn it back and forth very loosely (no resistance) about 1-2" before a click and then the steering felt *closer* to normal (but not no... Read more

Incident date: Sep 14, 2023

When driving at speeds above 55 miles per hour the pickup will develop a violent vibration commonly known as the death wobble most commonly happening when hitting a dip in the road or a bump. When this happens myself, passengers and other motorists are put at risk of a deadly accident. Most recentl... Read more

Incident date: Sep 14, 2023

Audio unit produces loud static and beeping noises spontaneously, regardless if whether the audio unit is on or off. The sound is very distracting and may be damaging to the ears of the driver and passengers.

Incident date: Sep 14, 2023

this vehicle is a match box waiting to kill someone. I've been reporting these problems an nobody has follow up. on 08/20/2023 fuel pump had to be replaced after fumes coming into vents report one on 06/03/2023 issue happened again, 0n 09/04/2023 engine went out. after getting vehicle back catalytic... Read more

Incident date: Sep 7, 2023

Filling up the tank registers only half a tank. It seems similar to this recall which wasn't for my car's year. NHTSA campaign number: 22V155

Incident date: Sep 14, 2023

The contact owns a 2004 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 06V288000 (Suspension), 13V252000 (Fuel System, Gasoline, Structure), and 18V278000 (Suspension). The contact scheduled a recall repair appointment, and after arriving at the dealer, was inform... Read more

Incident date: Mar 30, 2023

We've had issues with transmission since we purchased this vehicle in the brand new condition. The vehicle has a hard shifting problem and makes unusual noise. We've driven newer models of Pacifica that didn't have this problem. The issues are getting worse after numerous repairs made by Chrysler.

Incident date: Aug 11, 2022

Dealer have no time to fix it

Incident date: Apr 21, 2022

My Corolla flipped over upside down going 30 miles an hour. I collided with another vehicle that was stopped in the opposing lane of travel to turn left. We both barely were over center the line at impact that somehow caused my Corolla to roll upside down. Some how this did not deploy the safety ai... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Apr 18, 2022

While driving on the highway the sunroof unexpectedly exploded

Incident date: Aug 4, 2021

Paint it's peeling of on randomly spots that it should not have peeling I called toyota recall center and there is nothing they can do since there are no recalls for this models on paint

Incident date: Jun 15, 2021

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 Toyota Corolla. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20V024000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact called and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated tha... Read more

Incident date: Mar 1, 2021

MY CAR IS EQUIPPED WITH A 2ZR-FE ENGINE AND IT IS KNOWN ISSUE FOR ALL THOSE ENGINES AS IT EXHIBIT A MIL "ON" WITH DTC P219A (BANK 1AIR-FUEL RATIO IMBALANCE) PRESENT. SAME ISSUE WITH MOST 2012-2014 COROLLA WHICH HAS ABOVE ENGINE PLUS 2012-2013 MATRIX (TOYOTA) VEHICLES THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS AS... Read more

Incident date: Mar 1, 2021

Incident date: Mar 1, 2015

THIS CAR WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT AND WAS TOTALED ABOUT 4 YEARS AGO. SO THIS CAR IS NO LONGER IN USE. PLEASE REMOVE THIS CAR FROM YOUR RECORDS.

Crash

Incident date: Feb 23, 2021

I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE CAR'S AIRBAG. IT HAS BEEN A FEW MONTHS AND I HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT TO REMEDY THIS RECAL , AS IT IS STATED IN THE RECALL NOTICE THIS IS AN URGENT SAFETY RECALL. I HAVE BEEN TO THE DEALER WHERE I ORIGINALLY LEASED MY CARE, AND THEY ARE TELLIN... Read more

Incident date: Feb 9, 2021

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2012 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER (13775 BROOKPARK RD, BROOK PARK, OH 44142) WHERE IT WAS SERVICED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V741000 (AIR BAGS). AFTER THE RECALL WAS COMPLETED, THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH ANOTHER VEHICLE COLLIDE... Read more

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Jan 21, 2021

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2012 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V024000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE ... Read more

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Jan 16, 2021

AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ON THE DASHBOARD INTERMITTENTLY COME ON EITHER WHILE IN MOTION OR STOPPED IN GEAR USUALLY DRIVING

Incident date: Oct 30, 2020

CORROSION TO THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER HOSE OCCURRED IN THE METAL PIPE PORTION OF THE COOLER LINE, SPECIFICALLY THE TOP LINE, (NOT SURE IF THAT'S 'IN' OR 'OUT') CAUSING A LEAK IN ATF. NOT ONLY THAT, BUT CORROSION TO BOTH BOLTS THAT HOLD THIS LINE IN PLACE AND CAUSED THE BOLTS TO SNAP WH... Read more

Incident date: Jun 15, 2020

KINDLY, MY CAR IS TOYOTA COROLLA 2012, I PURCHASED IT FROM SAUDI ARABIA, AND THEN I EXPORTED IT TO MY MOTHER COUNTRY ( EGYPT ). IT IS MANUFACTURED TO ARAB GULF SPECIFICATIONS AND I AM THE FIRST OWNER, I AM WRITING TO COMPLAIN ABOUT MY CAR DASHBOARD. THREE MONTHS AGO, I FOUND THAT THE DASHBOARD BEGA... Read more

Incident date: Jun 15, 2020

Incident date: Sep 22, 2017

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V014000 (AIR BAGS, SEATS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE AUTO NATION DEALER LOCATED AT 4050 VESTON RD, DAVI... Read more

Incident date: Sep 22, 2017

Incident date: Sep 3, 2020

THE HORN STOPPED WORKING. TOYOTA VERIFIED IT IS THE ELECTRICAL BEHIND THE DASHBOARD, WHICH WILL COST $475.00 TO REPAIR. I WAS ON THE INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 89 WHEN THE CAR I WAS PASSING STARTED VEERING INTO MY LANE. I WENT TO USE MY HORN AND IT DID NOT WORK! VERY SCARY SITUATION.

Incident date: Jul 15, 2020

MY AIRBAG WAS RECALLED I GOT IT FIXED AND NOW THE AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON. I TOOK IT BACK IT BACK TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAID IT HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH THE WORK THEY DID. I HAVE HAD THIS CAR FOR 3 YEARS WITH NO LIGHTS ON AND NOW, AFTER I GET THE RECALL FIXED, A LIGHT COMES ON AND ITS NOT RELATED?

Incident date: Jul 1, 2020

I BROUGHT THE VEHICLE IN FOR A RECALL REPAIR AND IT WAS RETURNED DAMAGED WITH A PIECE HANGING OUT. THE DEALER ADMITTED THAT THEY KNEW THERE WAS DAMAGE AND OPTED NOT TO TELL ME. I CALLED CORPORATE TOYOTA AND TOLD THEM I WAS CONCERNED THE CAR WAS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE BECAUSE THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT CO... Read more

Incident date: Jul 1, 2020

Incident date: Jun 21, 2020

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HER DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN HIGH RATE OF SPEED, SHE CRASHED INTO A VEHICLE THAT HAD MADE A FULL STOP ON THE HIGHWAY. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY UPON IMPACT. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED... Read more

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Jun 20, 2020

MY CAR BURNED I WAS DRIVING IN THE FREEWAY 80 WEST IN CALIFORNIA EN THEM I JUST SAW THE SMOKE IN THE CAR I PULLED OVER AND THEM THE CAR STARTED BURNING WE CALL 911 BUT IT WAS TOO LATE, I DON'T THINK I WAS FOR THE COOLER WAS LOW BECAUSE I CHECK A WEEK AGO. *TR

Fire

Incident date: May 8, 2020

THERE IS A DEFECT ON THE INTERIOR REAR VIEW MIRROR. I ATTACHED A PHOTO, NOTICE THE BLACK MARKS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE MIRROR...THESE WILL GET LARGER OVER TIME AND AFFECT VISIBILITY. THIS ALREADY HAPPENED WITH THE ORIGINAL INTERIOR REAR VIEW MIRROR, WHICH WAS REPLACED AT BREDEMANN TOYOTA IN PARK RIDGE,... Read more

Incident date: May 19, 2020

THE CAR WAS STATIONARY. I WENT TO BUCKLE THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEATBELT BEFORE GOING GROCERY SHOPPING AND SPRINGS CAME FLYING OUT OF THE BUCKLING MECHANISM. THE SEATBELT NO LONGER WORKS. *TR

Incident date: Jan 17, 2020

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V024000 (AIRBAG) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. NEW COUNTRY TOYOTA OF CLIFTON PARK (202 RTE 146, MECHANICVILLE, NY 12118 (518) 670-4332) WAS CONTACT... Read more

Incident date: Feb 29, 2020

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, THE WINDSHIELD STARTED TO CRACK ACROSS FROM THE PASSENGER'S SIDE TO THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. TOYOTA OF LINCOLNWOOD LOCATED AT (7225 N. CICERO AVE, LINCOLNWOOD, IL 60712) WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. TH... Read more

Incident date: Oct 10, 2019

HORN ONLY WORKS WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL IS TURNED TO THE RIGHT OR LEFT AND WON'T WORK WHEN THE WHEEL IS STRAIGHT. NO MATTER IF THE CAR IS MOVING OR NOT THE PROBLEM IS FIXED BY REPLACING THE CLOCK SPRING, A LOT OF PEOPLE HAD THIS ISSUE IN COROLLA (2010 -2012)

Incident date: May 30, 2019

POWER CONTROL VALVE GETS STUCK CLOSED CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND TRACK LIGHT COMES ON THIS HAS BEEN A PROBLEM WHEN I GOT THE CALL NEW IT HAS 30 TIMES T CANT USE MY CRUZ CONTROL AFTER 50 MILES IT IS RESET ITSELF ALL GOES BACK TO NORMAL OR I PUT A SCAN TOOL ON AND RESET IT

Incident date: May 8, 2019

TAKATA RECALL I WAS NEVER NOTIFIED OF THE RECALL. I WAS IN AN ACCIDENT AND THE AIR BAG HIT MY LEFT ARM WHEN IT DEPLOYED. I FOUND OUT ABOUT THE RECALL AFTER MY INSURANCE COMPANY COMPLETED AN EVUALATION ON MY TOYOTA CAROLLA. WITH IT NOT BEING FIXED IT MAY HAVE DECREASED THE VALUE OF MY CAR.

Crash 1 injured

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NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2012 TOYOTA COROLLA

2012 Toyota Corolla 4 DR FWD

Category	Rating
Overall Rating	4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Frontal Crash	4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Frontal Crash, Driver	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Frontal Crash, Passenger	4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Side Crash	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash, Driver	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash, Passenger	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Rollover	4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Rollover Risk	12.1%

Safety Technology

Feature	Status
Electronic Stability Control	Standard
Forward Collision Warning	No
Lane Departure Warning	No

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings Program. Ratings are based on crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

EPA Fuel Economy, 2012 TOYOTA COROLLA

Trim / Engine	City MPG	Highway MPG	Combined MPG	Fuel Type	Annual Fuel Cost
1.8L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive)	26.0	34.0	29.0	Regular	$2,100
1.8L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive)	27.0	33.0	29.0	Regular	$2,100

CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Compact Cars)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

Technical Service Bulletins, 2012 TOYOTA COROLLA

433 manufacturer communications from 203 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
350000 EQUIPMENT	55
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)	45
160000 STRUCTURE	32
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.	31
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL	30
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL	30
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	24
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE	21

061500 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION

This is to advise of various price adjustments that will affect Toyota Genuine Motor Oil and Long Life Coolant, effective March 1, 2024. These products are ordered through the Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) website.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

OBSOLETE NOTICE January 22, 2024: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0057-18.

140000 AIR BAGS

DP: On November 28, 2023, a class action settlement of claims for certain airbag control units was finally approved by the federal court. The settlement includes Toyota?s agreement to provide an Extended New Parts Warranty for parts install

350000 EQUIPMENT

TSB: Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) (see Figure 1) for most 1979 ? 2023 model year vehicles may be available provided the re

180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

140000 AIR BAGS

350000 EQUIPMENT

TSB: The Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset is a feature that allows the registration of new keys when all master keys are lost. Once the system is reset, all previously registered keys will be erased. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

160000 STRUCTURE

DL: Toyota has received reports of paint peeling on certain vehicles with the original factory-applied Blizzard Pearl or Super White paint colors. These reports indicate that vehicles with these specific paint colors, applied during the v

160000 STRUCTURE

140000 AIR BAGS

TSB: Some 2005 ? 2022 model year Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty smell is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. The pur

160000 STRUCTURE

162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

TI: TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS Customer Support Program ZKG Multiple Models and Model Years Vehicles Painted with Blizzard Pearl (070) or Super White (040) Paint Color Coverage for Peeling of Factory-Applied Paint

162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

CSP: Customer Support Program ZKG ? Paint Repair Process

160000 STRUCTURE

140000 AIR BAGS

CSP: On July 30, 2018, a settlement of claims for Economic Loss related to Takata airbag inflators was approved for full implementation. The settlement includes Toyota?s agreement to provide a Customer Support Program (?CSP?) for 2002-2019

140000 AIR BAGS

CSP: Takata CSP Coverage Job Aid - published 7.28.2022

160000 STRUCTURE

TSB: Some 2010 ? 2022 model year Toyota vehicles may exhibit paint stains after the removal of Rapgard?. The paint stains may appear to be under the clear coat but are usually under wrinkles in the Rapgard?. The wrinkles may trap water and

160000 STRUCTURE

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

160000 STRUCTURE

350000 EQUIPMENT

CSP: Customer Support Program ZKG - Paint Repair Process Operation Flow Chart

160000 STRUCTURE

TI: Technical Instructions Customer Support Program ZKG Multiple Models and Model Years Vehicles Painted with Blizzard Pearl (070) or Super White (040) Paint Color Coverage for Peeling of Factory-Applied Paint

350000 EQUIPMENT

160000 STRUCTURE

350000 EQUIPMENT

030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a groan or squeak noise in various driving conditions

280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION

TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a groan or squeak noise in various driving conditions

050000 PARKING BRAKE

TSB: This Service Bulletin includes procedures to replace damaged or loose front carpet floor retainer(s) without replacing the carpet assembly. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to replace the loose or damaged carpet floor retai

220000 SEATS

190000 TIRES

POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Toyota. This information must be kept near the point of vehicle sale and be available to any custom

200000 WHEELS

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

160000 STRUCTURE

DL: CUSTOMER SUPPORT PROGRAM ZKG Multiple Models and Model Years Vehicles Painted with Blizzard Pearl (070) or Super White (040) Paint Color Coverage for Peeling of Factory-Applied Paint

160000 STRUCTURE

RL: CUSTOMER SUPPORT PROGRAM ZKG Multiple Models and Model Years Vehicles Painted with Blizzard Pearl (070) or Super White (040) Paint Color Coverage for Peeling of Factory-Applied Paint

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

TT: Some customers may encounter Bluetooth? connectivity concerns such as: ?Difficulty to pair the phone. ?Intermittent Bluetooth? failure to connect to the vehicle when first turning on the vehicle. ?Various Bluetooth? Audio function

357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

TSB: Some 2006 ? 2022 model year Toyota vehicles in particular geographic areas may exhibit a condition where the HVAC evaporator drain hose has become obstructed with an insect nest. An insect repellent drain hose tip (ARINIX? Tip) is avai

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

OBSOLETE NOTICE March 08, 2021: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0012-21.

140000 AIR BAGS

Toyota Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a groan or squeak noise in various driving conditions.

280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION

TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a groan or squeak noise in various driving conditions.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

OBSOLETE NOTICE March 08, 2021: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0044-16.

220000 SEATS

TSB: Some 2010 ? 2021 model year Toyota vehicles may exhibit paint stains after the removal of Rapgard?. The paint stains may appear to be under the clear coat but are usually under wrinkles in the Rapgard?. The wrinkles may trap water an

350000 EQUIPMENT

TSB: Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) (see Figure 1) for most 1979 ? 2021 model year vehicles may be available provided the re

030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a groan or squeak noise in various driving conditions.

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a groan or squeak noise in various driving conditions.

280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION

TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a groan or squeak noise in various driving conditions.

160000 STRUCTURE

RE: Toyota has received reports of paint peeling on certain vehicles with the original factory-applied Blizzard Pearl or Super White paint colors. These reports indicate that vehicles with these specific paint colors, applied during the veh

062300 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS

TT: HVAC drain tube is found to be blocked/clogged.

350000 EQUIPMENT

TSB: This Service Bulletin provides updated non-electric water pump leak inspection and diagnostic tips for some 2008 ? 2021 model year Toyota vehicles.

062400 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:PUMP

TSB: This Service Bulletin provides updated non-electric water pump leak inspection and diagnostic tips for some 2008 ? 2021 model year Toyota vehicles.

010000 STEERING

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

350000 EQUIPMENT

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

350000 EQUIPMENT

ZKG WEBSITE PROPER PHOTOGRAPH SUBMISSION

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

350000 EQUIPMENT

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

ZKG WEBSITE PROPER PHOTOGRAPH SUBMISSION

350000 EQUIPMENT

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

350000 EQUIPMENT

162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

TT: HVAC drain tube is found to be blocked/clogged.

020000 SUSPENSION

TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE June 23, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0063-20.

200000 WHEELS

TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin Nos. ST005-01, SU001-08, and T-SB-0391-08. The aforementioned bulletins are obsolete, and any printed versions should be discarded. Be sure

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TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE April 07, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0032-20. Replacement Certification Labels and VIN Plates

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TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin Nos. PG021-88, PG015-89, PG0015-90, PG002-91, PG002-93, PG005-97, PG007-01, PG007-07, PG006-01, PG004-97, T-SB-0144-08, and T-SB-0304-17. The a

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OBSOLETE NOTICE February 12, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0010-20.

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TSB: Some 2004 ? 2017 model year Toyota vehicles may exhibit odors naturally occurring from the HVAC system and/or related environmental factors. Although there is no way to eliminate these odors, follow the General Procedure in this bull

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TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS Customer Support Program ZKG Phase 2 ? Customer Renotification and Repair Phase Repair is Now Available Multiple Models and Model Years Vehicles Painted with Blizzard Pearl (070) or Super White (040) Paint C

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Customer Support Program ZKG ? Paint Repair Process OPERATION FLOW CHART

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Toyota has received reports of paint peeling on certain vehicles with the original factory-applied Blizzard Pearl or Super White paint colors. These reports indicate that vehicles with these specific paint colors, applied during the vehicle

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TSB: Vehicles may display evidence of a fluid leak or fluid seep from powertrain components. This bulletin explains how to determine the differences between a fluid leak versus a fluid seep. Cases that are determined to be a ?leak? should b

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Technical Instructions: December 12, 2019. This document has been updated to clarify that only authorized Toyota dealerships are authorized to confirm if the paint peeling condition is covered by this program. However, after confirming that

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TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE December 18, 2019: This bulletin is no longer applicable and is now obsolete.

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TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE December 18, 2019: This bulletin is no longer applicable and is now obsolete.

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Technical Instructions: Customer Support Program ZKG ? Technical Instructions. December 12, 2019. This document has been updated to clarify that only authorized Toyota dealerships are authorized to confirm if the paint peeling condition is

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Dealer Package: December 12, 2019 This document has been updated to clarify that only authorized Toyota dealerships are authorized to confirm if the paint peeling condition is covered by this program. However, after confirming that the pain

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Dealer Email: Toyota has received reports of paint peeling on certain vehicles with the original factory-applied Blizzard Pearl or Super White paint colors. These reports indicate that vehicles with these specific paint colors, applied duri

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Technical Instructions: TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS Customer Support Program ZKG Phase 2 ? Customer Renotification and Repair Phase Repair is Now Available Multiple Models and Model Years Vehicles Painted with Blizzard Pearl (070) or Super Whit

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Region Letter: Toyota has received reports of paint peeling on certain vehicles with the original factory-applied Blizzard Pearl or Super White paint colors. These reports indicate that vehicles with these specific paint colors, applied dur

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Region Email: Toyota has received reports of paint peeling on certain vehicles with the original factory-applied Blizzard Pearl or Super White paint colors. These reports indicate that vehicles with these specific paint colors, applied duri

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Dealer Daily Message: ***Phase 2 ? Customer Renotification and Repair Phase*** Repair is Now Available Multiple Models and Model Years Vehicles Painted with Blizzard Pearl (070) or Super White (040) Paint Color Coverage for Peeling of Fact

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NHTSA Safety Investigations, TOYOTA COROLLA

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

DP, Closed , Model Year: 2006

Low-speed surging

The Agency received a petition on September 11, 2014 requesting an investigation into, low-speed surging in the 2006-2010 Toyota Corolla [vehicles] with ETCS-i, in which the brakes fail to stop the vehicle in time to prevent a crash.NHTSA conducted a technical review of the material cited and provid... ed by the petitioner, material Toyota submitted in response to a NHTSA formal request, interviews with complainants and manufacturer representatives, as well as the results of testing of the complaint vehicle.Taking into account the allocation of agency resources, agency priorities, and the likelihood that an additional investigation would result in a finding that a defect related to motor vehicle safety exists, NHTSA has concluded that further investigation of the issues raised by the petition is not warranted.The agency accordingly has denied the petition.The official petition denial, as published in the Federal Register, is available in the document file for this defect petition, as well as copies of reference material related to the denial.Regarding the VOQs associated with the closing of this investigation, the scope as defined by the petitioner is MY 2006 through 2010 Toyota Corollas.Of the 163 VOQs submitted by the petitioner, 149 are within that specific population (11 of the 163 were outside the model and model year scope of investigation as defined by the petitioner and 3 VOQs were submitted by owners from foreign countries) and 6 of the 163 are duplicate submissions.Therefore, there are 143 unique vehicles vins are within the specific population.Of the 143 only 105 fit the alleged defect category as defined by the petitioner.The single complaint and crash noted in the Failure Report above is the petitioner's VOQ.The 143 VOQs are: 10165337, 10166526, 10209540, 10216514, 10256808 (duplicate with 10266580 and 10335955), 10272505, 10293497, 10293688, 10294727, 10297407, 10298012, 10302217, 10302877, 10303106, 10303469, 10303730, 10304192, 10305748, 10305845, 10306012, 10306480, 10307953, 10310973, 10311137, 10311176, 10311185, 10311756, 10312246, 10312272 (duplicate with 10343088), 10312771, 10313972, 10314880, 10315240, 10315442, 10315836, 10315927, 10316192, 10316627, 10316643, 10316800, 10316952, 10317128, 10317598, 10317725, 10317804, 10317894, 10317972, 10317978, 10318562, 10319589, 10320693, 10320720, 10322163, 10322213, 10322333, 10322415, 10324355, 10325755, 10326481, 10327623, 10328492, 10328519, 10329537, 10330026 (duplicate with 10356866), 10330952, 10332679, 10334005 (duplicate with 10340570 and 10547602), 10334028, 10334628, 10334936, 10336649, 10339772, 10339969, 10341515, 10342670, 10342932, 10343174, 10344874, 10345714, 10348120, 10350342, 10351112, 10352668, 10352691, 10353587, 10358767, 10359645, 10360875, 10360905, 10361254, 10363529, 10363685, 10363866, 10364127, 10366100, 10366413, 10369073, 10369494, 10371991, 10376535, 10376721, 10377193, 10379320, 10380210, 10381365, 10381849, 10382018, 10392618, 10396747, 10402827, 10412382, 10433860, 10437011, 10437801, 10450183, 10461118, 10479582, 10482133, 10489344, 10494568, 10496026, 10499932, 10520195, 10521013, 10523677, 10534094, 10537426, 10543949, 10549101, 10551478, 10552563, 10558153, 10562577, 10564980, 10566370, 10572873, 10578871, 10579722, 10587140, 10597296, 10621449, and 10637908 (which is the petitioner's VOQ and not one of the 163 submitted with the petition).The three VOQs that were submitted from foreign countries: 10303105, 10303749, and 10308974. The eleven VOQs that are out of the specified population by model or model year: 10447756, 10453401, 10490200, 10507434, 10521377, 10563214, 10563585, 10575230, 10583796, 10584534,Read more

DP, Closed , Model Year: 2008

Frontal Air Bag Non-deployment

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) received a defect petition requesting that it open an investigation of model year (MY) 2008 Toyota Corolla vehicles for the failure of the frontal air bags to deploy during an alleged serious crash. The petitioner alleges that the frontal air bags in their M... Read more

PE, Closed , Model Year: 2009

Steering Wander or Drift

On February 18, 2010, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Preliminary Evaluation PE10-008 to investigate complaints of steering wander or drift in model year (MY) 2009 and 2010 Toyota Corolla and Matrix vehicles.The complaint descriptions indicated dissatisfaction with the on-center ste... Read more

PE, Closed , Model Year: 2006

Engine Stalling

On November 30, 2009, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened a preliminary evaluation (PE09-054) to investigate alleged engine stalling, while driving in model year (MY) 2006 Toyota Corolla and Corolla Matrix vehicles .In its response to ODI's information request submitted on March 2, 2010... Read more

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1995

AIR BAG EXHAUST FIRE

There is no summary currently available

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1987

DEFOGGER FIRES

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PE, Closed , Model Year: 1983

STEERING MALFUNCTION

===REPAIR COST REIMBURSEMENT THAT MIGHT BE MORE FORTHCOMING IF A STEERINGCONTROL PROBLEM WERE ALLEGED.TOYOTA IS CONVINCED THAT NO COMMON FAILUREEXISTS THAT COULD CAUSE A SUDDEN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.ANALYSIS:BASED UPON THE INFORMATION PRESENTED BY CONSUMERS AND TOYOTA,NO COMMON FAILURE MODE HAS B... Read more

DP, Closed , Model Year: 1976

BROKEN UNIBODY FRAME

DP, Closed , Model Year: 1971

FUEL TANK

TOYOTA COROLLA - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the TOYOTA COROLLA across all model years (1969, 2026).

205 Total Recalls

14,565 Total Complaints

9 Investigations

2,409 Reported Crashes

210 Reported Fires

22 Reported Deaths

TOYOTA COROLLA - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2026	1	27	View
2025	0	46	View
2024	2	98	View
2023	3	118	View
2022	0	129	View
2021	1	253	View
2020	3	395	View
2019	5	290	View
2018	3	196	View
2017	3	278	View
2016	1	310	View
2015	1	309	View
2014	2	381	View
2013	5	269	View
2012 (current)	5	496
2011	9	690	View
2010	17	1,580	View
2009	13	1,770	View
2008	6	378	View
2007	6	984	View
2006	10	971	View
2005	10	972	View
2004	13	560	View
2003	13	860	View
2002	5	141	View
2001	4	163	View
2000	5	177	View
1999	4	188	View
1998	4	278	View
1997	6	149	View
1996	6	151	View
1995	7	226	View
1994	8	199	View
1993	6	154	View
1992	2	115	View
1991	1	96	View
1990	1	31	View
1989	2	30	View
1988	1	33	View
1987	0	15	View
1986	0	3	View
1985	0	5	View
1984	2	8	View
1983	0	1	View
1982	0	5	View
1981	0	3	View
1980	1	2	View
1979	1	3	View
1978	1	0	View
1977	1	1	View
1976	0	2	View
1973	0	1	View
1971	2	0	View
1970	1	0	View
1969	2	0	View

Other TOYOTA Models

Model	Recalls	Complaints
TUNDRA	787	9,074	View
HIGHLANDER	677	6,756	View
RAV4	669	11,842	View
CROWN	548	141	View
TACOMA	406	10,562	View
VENZA	404	969	View
GRAND HIGHLANDER	388	332	View
PRIUS	365	15,456	View

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TOYOTA COROLLA - Year by Year

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