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2021 Toyota Corolla Research

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1 Recalls
169 Complaints
5★ Safety Rating
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2021

⚠️ NHTSA Recalls (1)

The following safety recalls have been issued by NHTSA for the Toyota Corolla. If you own this vehicle, check your VIN at our VIN lookup tool or NHTSA.gov to see if your vehicle is affected.

2021 Model Year (1 recall)

Campaign #23V865000 20/12/2023
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 vehicles. A short circuit may develop in the Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensor, preventing the front passenger air bag from deploying.

Risk: An air bag that does not deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the sensor as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed in February 2024. Some final remedy owner letters were mailed October 31, 2024. Letters will continue to be mailed in phases through January 2026. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TB15/23TA15 Lexus 23LB03/23LA03.

💬 Consumer Complaints (169)

Real complaints filed with NHTSA by Toyota Corolla owners. These reports help identify common issues and potential safety concerns.

Most Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
AIR BAGS 41
ENGINE 26
UNKNOWN OR OTHER 14
POWER TRAIN 12
VISIBILITY/WIPER 9
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER 4
TIRES 4
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 3
AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS 3
SERVICE BRAKES 3
2021 model • ENGINE • 04/02/2026

The Clutch Slave Cylinder needs replacement

2021 model • ENGINE • 03/24/2026

Engine maintenance required, call dealer. The engine coolant bypass valve needs to be replaced. Known issue in Toyota corolla’s yet no recall to remedy the repair.

2021 model • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM • 03/20/2026

Coolant bypass valve has shorted out. “Engine maintenance required” notification popped up on the gauge cluster

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