Model year
2002 Toyota Celica
NHTSA lists 1 recall and 29 complaints for the 2002 Toyota Celica (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are AIR BAGS:FRONTAL (6), AIR BAGS (5), ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE (2). NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 23–28 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,400–$3,550, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 106 complaints
- 2001 47 complaints
- 2002 29 complaints
- 2003 17 complaints
- 2004 4 complaints
- 2005 4 complaints
Recalls
03V074000 · Mar 5, 2003
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL TANK CHECK VALVE, LOCATED IN THE FUEL TANK INLET PIPE, MAY BECOME SEPARATED FROM THE INLET PIPE AND FALL INTO THE FUEL TANK. IF THE CHECK VALVE FALLS INTO THE TANK, FUEL MAY SPILL FROM THE FUEL INLET PIPE WHEN THE FUEL PUMP AUTOMATICALLY…
Complaints
29 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 13, fire flag on 0, injury field 7, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
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Safety ratings
NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Celica · 1.8L · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 25 | 32 | 28 | — | — | $2,400 |
| Celica · 1.8L · Manual 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 24 | 30 | 27 | — | — | $2,500 |
| Celica · 1.8L · Manual 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 20 | 29 | 23 | — | — | $3,550 |
| Celica · 1.8L · Automatic (S4) · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 20 | 27 | 23 | — | — | $3,550 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2002 Toyota Celica at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.