repaired · 2026 Q3
Frontal: driver clockspring/spiral cassette
Risk. A deactivated driver's air bag will not deploy as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
2023 Toyota CorollaProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 74 owner complaints about the 2023 Toyota Corolla, most often about the steering. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-040 the manufacturer reports only 82% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 15, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2023 Toyota Corolla has problems
74 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
16Steering2 crash/fire/injury
14Electrical system2 crash/fire/injury
13Engine1 crash/fire/injury
11Exterior lighting
7Service brakes1 crash/fire/injury
6Forward collision avoidance4 crash/fire/injury
6Power train
6Air bags3 crash/fire/injury
5Visibility/wiper
147 other systems3 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 16 | 2 |
| Electrical system | 14 | 2 |
| Engine | 13 | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 11 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 7 | 1 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 6 | 4 |
| Power train | 6 | 0 |
| Air bags | 6 | 3 |
| Visibility/wiper | 5 | 0 |
| 7 other systems | 14 | 3 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2023 Toyota Corolla recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Steering
Risk. A steering shaft that detaches can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2025 Q2
Frontal: driver clockspring/spiral cassette
Risk. A deactivated driver's air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Toyota.
Best & worst years
2023 vs. every other Corolla year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Corolla median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2023 Toyota Corolla safety ratings
2023 Toyota COROLLA 4 DR FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (10.5% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
In owners' words
What Corolla owners report
Recent steering complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that while attempting to adjust the steering wheel, the steering column failed to lock into place. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed and determined that the steering column was faulty and needed to be replaced. The…
Description of problem/issue: Dear Reader: I recently purchased a new (certified preowned) vehicle and ever since then I have been experiencing some concerns with its handling on the road. This letter seeks to communicate this matter to the proper establishment for some possible recourse. On level…
On [XXX], around 7:45 PM, My husband and I were driving on [XXX] from Atlanta to visit family at John’s Creek. We were driving at a steady speed of approximately 70mph on the second lane from the left when all of a sudden, the vehicle displayed a 'malfunction' alert and began swerving…
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