Toyota Corolla Complaints (2021)

184 consumer complaints on file.

#11680037August 12, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2021 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that while attempting to sell the vehicle to a Toyota dealer, the dealer informed the contact that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a used car dealer sale. At the time of purchase in October 2024, the vehicle mileage was 60,000, and the current mileage was 74,000. However, the dealer informed the contact that the mileage on the Carfax report was 110,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11680012August 12, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Fallo de la pieza Válvula de control de refrigerante del motor la cual es defecto de fabricación del vehiculo
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11678966August 7, 2025
AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
My vehicle was backed into while ì was inside of it in a parking lot. Due to my horn failing., I was unable to alert the other driver to see me. The clock spring is what failed the first time at 95k they replaced it. I'm now at 147k and it failed again . Now I'm discovering that if it does not work, there's an electrical circuit failure and that the airbag will not deploy if I get in an accident. This is a serious safety issue and I feel Toyota should be responsible for it for the life of the vehicle . A horn should never go out. Especially if it not working will keep my air bag from functioning properly . 850 out of my pocket is way steep. The replacement part lasted half as long as the original part did when I bought the car that to me seems like a faulty part this should be obvious and they should just fix the problem cuz I might have to just consult an attorney should they choose not to. The attached photo shows what happens when you can't beep your horn at somebody who's about to back into your car !!! my car still has not turned on any kind of warning lamp for the airbag or any kind of malfunction light, no warnings on my radio. I have noticed that my Lane departure warning seems to work intermittently along with the automatic high beams that like to flash my high beams in people's face for some unapparent reason which also seems like a safety issue. If I had to take my car to an inspection station it would not pass an inspection due to the horn not working ! You cannot take your child to the Department of Motor Vehicles and let them take their drive test if your horn does not work ! which happened to be my case !! Very disappointing to say the least especially when you've paid $30,000 for a car.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11678372August 4, 2025
AIR BAGS
I was notified that my vehicle has had a recall on it due to the OCS Occupant Classification System sensors being improperly manufactured which could lead in appropriately identifying the front occupant's weight and failing to deploy airbags. This recall has been open since December of 2023 and I have been checking with my dealer on scheduling but up until last week have been told that they didn't have the parts for remedy. I have had several instances where sensor light has come on for airbag. I have been making people sit in the back seat only due to the heightened risk however this is limiting and impacts the ability to fully use the full seating in the vehicle.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11678370August 4, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
-coolant bypass valve -it risked my safety by possibly destroying my perfectly good car -yes my toyota dealership confirmed the faulty coolant bypass (which many people have had this exact issue with these toyota models) -no -yes about a week before it was serviced
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11677634July 31, 2025
AIR BAGS
red light on dashboard indicates passenger airbag is not working, I would like to have this taken care of.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11675289July 22, 2025
AIR BAGS
The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Corolla. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V865000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11675236July 22, 2025
ENGINE
I was driving yesterday morning to work in freeway and a Message appeared in the dash saying Engine Maintenance Required. The message stills appears and it’s a safety issue that needs to be addressed by Toyota for defective parts or defective car and Toyota needs to replace my current vehicle for a new car. Furthermore this is a safety issue for me and others while the car is running.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11674675July 19, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Data communication module activation failed message at start of car. It's loud and my baby gets woken up by this..
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11674007July 16, 2025
AIR BAGS
This is recall on and OCS that not has been taking of and I'm trying to find out is the problem that is matter has not been resolved. It's been since Dec of 2023 and I still don't have this issue fixed yet. And the light is on the right passanger side.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11673428July 14, 2025
ENGINE
Coolant bypass valve broken
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11669291June 25, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I was coming to a stop and the clutch slave master cylinder just sank to the floor and wouldn’t activate the clutch. There were no symptoms of the clutch failing or having trouble changing gears prior to its failure. It was inspected by the Toyota tech and he couldn’t give me a reason for its premature failure.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11668774June 23, 2025
ENGINE
Engine maintenance required P268115 engine coolant bypass valve
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11667623June 18, 2025
ENGINE
The car shows the message “Engine Maintenance Required” that leads to the coolant bypass hose being bad.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11667578June 17, 2025
ENGINE
The engine maintenance required sign popped up on my 2021 Toyota Corolla and took it to a dealer to get it diagnosed and they reported back it was the coolant bypass valve. They want 1,000$ to fix the issue even tho the person I was dealing with at the dealer shop said it’s happening to all the corollas from 30,000 miles to 50,000 miles .
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11666553June 12, 2025
POWER TRAIN
Clutch pedal sticks. Even after Toyota dealership bled lines. Apparent slave cylinder issue. Failure ranges from 35k to 80k miles. Faulty design using polymer is the internet’s general opinion.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11665823June 9, 2025
AIR BAGS, SEATS
The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Corolla. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V865000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted and informed the contact that they were unable to unscrew the rear screws on the seat to remove the seat because the seat failed to move forward to access the rear screws. The dealer stated that the seat bracket had to be fractured and then replaced to be able to complete the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was informed the contact that the dealer would charge more for the additional damage. The manufacturer opened a case. The failure mileage was 94,576. Parts distribution disconnect.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11663721May 29, 2025
TIRES
The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Corolla equipped with Yokohama Tires, Tire Line: Blue Earth, Tire Size: 205/55/R16, DOT Number: FD8K-LL012. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle started to shake and vibrate abnormally. The contact stated that after stopping to inspect the vehicle, the contact discovered that the rear passenger’s side tire had experienced a sidewall blowout and tread separation. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local Toyota dealer was notified of the failure. The tire manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 53,253.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11663283May 27, 2025
ENGINE
Coolant bypass valve has failed. AutoNation Toyota in Cerritos has verified issue. This issue has caused potential engine overheating, engine maintenance required warning light has popped up in my vehicle, was told by AutoNation that my vehicle is not covered for this repair and I will have to pay out of pocket.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11662260May 21, 2025
ENGINE
Vehicle: 2021 Toyota Corolla Apex, 2.0L Engine Component Failure: The Engine Coolant Bypass Valve (also called Water Valve) malfunctioned. Its plastic housing cracked and leaked coolant, corroding the electrical connector. This prevents proper electronic control of engine temperature. The failed component is available for inspection if removed. Safety Risk: This issue poses a safety risk due to potential engine overheating. Overheating can lead to sudden loss of power or engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a collision, especially at high speeds. A roadside breakdown in unsafe conditions is also a risk. Confirmation: A Toyota dealership service center confirmed the problem, diagnosing it as a leaking coolant bypass valve requiring replacement. Inspection: The vehicle was inspected by a Toyota dealership technician. It has not been inspected by the manufacturer, police, or insurance representatives. Warnings/Symptoms: The primary symptom was the "Engine Maintenance Required" message illuminating in the instrument cluster. This first appeared approximately [State how long ago, e.g., "3 weeks ago" or "at 45,000 miles"]. No other immediate symptoms like visible leaks or temperature fluctuations were initially noticed, though a leak was confirmed later.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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