Model year
2021 Toyota Corolla
NHTSA lists 1 recall and 187 complaints for the 2021 Toyota Corolla (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are AIR BAGS (53), ENGINE (41), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (32). NHTSA rated 3 variants 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 31–52 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $1,300–$2,150, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 145 complaints
- 2001 133 complaints
- 2002 117 complaints
- 2003 720 complaints
- 2004 477 complaints
- 2005 854 complaints
- 2006 840 complaints
- 2007 836 complaints
- 2008 314 complaints
- 2009 1,459 complaints
- 2010 1,244 complaints
- 2011 584 complaints
- 2012 446 complaints
- 2013 201 complaints
- 2014 269 complaints
- 2015 220 complaints
- 2016 215 complaints
- 2017 178 complaints
- 2018 135 complaints
- 2019 204 complaints
- 2020 311 complaints
- 2021 187 complaints
- 2022 102 complaints
- 2023 74 complaints
- 2024 65 complaints
- 2025 31 complaints
- 2026 18 complaints
- 2027 0 complaints
Recalls
23V865000 · Dec 20, 2023
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Corolla, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Lexus ES350, Lexus RX350, Lexus RX450H, 2021 Sienna Hybrid, Lexus ES250, 2020-2022 Camry, Camry Hybrid, and ES300H…
Complaints
187 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 18, fire flag on 2, injury field 13, 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.
Other NHTSA names
These names matched the same EPA model but are not included in the headline counts above.
| Name | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| COROLLA HYBRID | 0 | 0 |
Investigations
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 DR FWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.105 | NHTSA photo |
| HATCHBACK 5 HB FWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.105 | NHTSA photo |
| HYBRID 4 DR FWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.105 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corolla · 1.8L · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 30 | 38 | 33 | — | — | $2,050 |
| Corolla · 1.8L · Manual 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 29 | 39 | 33 | — | — | $2,050 |
| Corolla XLE · 1.8L · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 29 | 37 | 32 | — | — | $2,100 |
| Corolla Hybrid · 1.8L · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · Hybrid | 53 | 52 | 52 | — | — | $1,300 |
| Corolla · 2L · Automatic (AV-S10) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 31 | 40 | 34 | — | — | $1,950 |
| Corolla · 2L · Manual 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 29 | 36 | 32 | — | — | $2,100 |
| Corolla XSE · 2L · Automatic (AV-S10) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 31 | 38 | 34 | — | — | $1,950 |
| Corolla Hatchback · 2L · Manual 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 28 | 37 | 31 | — | — | $2,150 |
| Corolla Hatchback · 2L · Automatic (AM-S10) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 32 | 41 | 35 | — | — | $1,900 |
| Corolla Hatchback XSE · 2L · Automatic (AM-S10) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 30 | 38 | 33 | — | — | $2,050 |
| Corolla APEX · 2L · Automatic (AV-S10) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 31 | 38 | 34 | — | — | $1,950 |
| Corolla APEX · 2L · Manual 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 28 | 36 | 31 | — | — | $2,150 |
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