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2026 Toyota CorollaProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 20 owner complaints about the 2026 Toyota Corolla, most often about the service brakes. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 11, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2026 Toyota Corolla has problems
20 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
4Service brakes4 crash/fire/injury
2Forward collision avoidance2 crash/fire/injury
2Air bags2 crash/fire/injury
2Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
2Power train
2Steering2 crash/fire/injury
2Suspension1 crash/fire/injury
2Vehicle speed control1 crash/fire/injury
1Wheels
66 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 4 | 4 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 2 | 2 |
| Air bags | 2 | 2 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 1 |
| Power train | 2 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 2 |
| Suspension | 2 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 1 |
| Wheels | 1 | 1 |
| 6 other systems | 6 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2026 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.
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
2026 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
2026 Toyota Corolla safety ratings
2026 TOYOTA COROLLA 4 DR N/A FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
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 service brakes complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The vehicle, a Toyota Corolla Hybrid, was purchased in XX. In May or early June, the car had a complete brake failure after exiting a car wash. The brake pedal went straight to the floor with no resistance. The car was moving forward and, after repeated attempts to stop using the brake pedal, the…
#### The ABS Defect 12. Within seven (7) days of purchase, and with fewer than [NUMBER] miles driven, the subject vehicle experienced a catastrophic failure of the ABS pump containing the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) [citation:1 from previous analysis]. 13. This failure caused the ABS warning…
Make: Toyota Model: Corolla (likely hatchback/sedan) Year: 2026 VIN: [XXX] Mileage at Incident: 80 Date of Purchase: February 17, 2026 Date of Incident: February 19, 2026 Description of Defect: While moving slowly in reverse on dry pavement (no throttle, no sharp steering, no brake misuse), the…
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