2021 Toyota Corolla
1 recalls · 173 complaints · Safety Score D
Recall History
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 cir...
Consequence & Remedy
Consequence: An air bag that does not deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury.
Remedy: 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.
Recent Complaints
| Date | Component | Description | Crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/03/2026 | Seat Belts | The rear seatbelt sensor doesn't work well, sometimes the rear seatbelt are buckled what it says they're not and sometim... | No | No |
| 04/29/2026 | Structure | When attempting to replace the rear glass at Safelite on 4/29/2026, the worker noticed rust on the headliner. Now the re... | No | No |
| 04/29/2026 | Structure,vehicle Speed Control | The car accelerated on its own when I was attempting to park it. I had no control over the car and it ended up crashing ... | Yes | No |
| 04/24/2026 | Air Bags | The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that while his son was driving at 3 MPH, they were rear-ended... | Yes | No |
| 04/02/2026 | Engine | The Clutch Slave Cylinder needs replacement | No | No |
| 03/24/2026 | Engine | Engine maintenance required, call dealer. The engine coolant bypass valve needs to be replaced. Known issue in Toyota co... | No | No |
| 03/20/2026 | Electrical System | Coolant bypass valve has shorted out. “Engine maintenance required” notification popped up on the gauge cluster | No | No |
| 03/05/2026 | Power Train | The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that while driving at 20 MPH, the clutch pedal failed to func... | No | No |
| 02/28/2026 | Power Train | Complete failure of the slave cylinder under at 62k miles. changed fluid at 30k. Called to see if Toyota would still hel... | No | No |
| 02/26/2026 | Power Train | One night shortly after starting the car, I went to put the car in first gear amd as I let out the clutch, but pedal sta... | No | No |
Most Complained-About Components
Frequently Asked Questions
The 2021 Toyota Corolla has 1 recall campaigns on record with NHTSA. Total complaints filed: 173.
The 2021 Toyota Corolla has a Safety Score of 37/100 (Grade D). This score factors in recall severity (40%), complaint frequency (30%), crash and fire reports (20%), and trend direction (10%).
The 2021 Toyota Corolla received a Safety Score of D. This vehicle has a below-average safety record, review the specific recalls and complaints below. There are 18 crash reports on file. There are 2 fire reports.
Contact your nearest Toyota dealership to schedule a free recall repair. You can also check your specific vehicle by VIN at NHTSA.gov. Manufacturers are required by law to fix recall-related defects at no cost.
Safety Score is calculated from recall severity (40%), complaint frequency (30%), crash/fire reports (20%), and safety trend (10%).
Source: NHTSA vehicle recall database, 2026.