Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 21, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2024 Toyota Corolla has problems

66 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Forward collision avoidance135
Steering121
Service brakes103
Air bags86
Electrical system81
Power train81
Engine60
Lane departure41
Exterior lighting40
11 other systems154

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

2024 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.

86%repaired · 2026 Q3

Steering

Recall 24V-878 · Nov 21, 2024 · 8,057 vehicles · 6,965 repaired

Risk. A steering shaft that detaches can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

99%repaired · 2026 Q2

Other: labels

Recall 24V-548 · Jul 23, 2024 · 33,848 vehicles · 33,514 repaired

Risk. A vehicle with an incorrect maximum capacity weight value may be overloaded, which can increase the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

2024 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

'69'70'71'73'76'77'78'79'80'81'82'83'84'85'86'87'88'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26'27
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2024 Toyota Corolla safety ratings

2024 Toyota COROLLA 4 DR FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

★★★★★Overall rating
2024 Toyota Corolla frontal crash test, NHTSA
Frontal crash★★★★★
2024 Toyota Corolla side barrier test, NHTSA
Side barrier★★★★★
2024 Toyota Corolla side pole test, NHTSA
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 forward collision avoidance complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

On 6/7 while driving 65 mph I hit a deer on the driver front. My car detected the crash and deployed every airbag inside the car. I received an injury to my legs from the driver's airbag under my steering wheel. If this airbag were not there, I would have had no injuries from this accident. I have…
Complaint 11743133 · Jun 10, 2026
I was driving my 2024 Toyota Corolla SE gas model (with the convenience package) on the interstate in [XXX] during stop-and-go traffic. Traffic had been moving slowly for about 15 minutes, and I had Brake Hold turned on, cruise control was off, Proactive Driving Assist was on. I was behind a semi…
Complaint 11738739 · May 19, 2026
There was a recall on my vehicle for the skid and emergency braking and was told it was taken care of Feb 2025 at my service appointment. I was involved in a car accident on Aug 11, 2025, everything that was supposed to be fixed in the recall did not operate during my crash. I reconfirmed with the…
Complaint 11680486 · Aug 13, 2025

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