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Risk. A steering shaft that detaches can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA has logged 66 owner complaints about the 2024 Toyota Corolla, most often about the forward collision avoidance. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-878 the manufacturer reports only 86% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 21, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0.
66 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Forward collision avoidance | 13 | 5 |
| Steering | 12 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 10 | 3 |
| Air bags | 8 | 6 |
| Electrical system | 8 | 1 |
| Power train | 8 | 1 |
| Engine | 6 | 0 |
| Lane departure | 4 | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 4 | 0 |
| 11 other systems | 15 | 4 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
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.
Risk. A steering shaft that detaches can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk. A vehicle with an incorrect maximum capacity weight value may be overloaded, which can increase the risk of 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.
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
2024 Toyota COROLLA 4 DR FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.



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…
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…
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…
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.