Toyota Corolla Complaints

11,764 consumer complaints on file.

#11694220October 18, 2025
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
I have a 2019 Toyota Corolla hatchback and the headlight went out. Instead of replacing the bulb Toyota has made it so you had to purchase the entire unit which is called a headlight assembly unit and that’s in the thousands of dollars the LED lights are supposed to last the lifetime of the car so it makes it really unsafe to drive at night Currently my passenger side light has gone out and like I said it’s in the thousands to replace it so I’m unfortunately not in a position where I can do that and now my driver side light is starting to flicker and starting to cut out. There’s no way to just replace a bulb you have to replace the entire unit which is in the thousands of dollars it makes it very unsafe to drive at night. And Toyota has stated that the LED lights should last the entire life of the vehicle if not longer.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11694221October 18, 2025
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
After having no indication of any issue, my 2018 Toyota Corolla has stopped re-starting after fueling. The only light that appeared was regarding my battery. My battery is brand new and tested.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11694230October 18, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
I have a engine maintenance required earring I did research it turned to be the coolant bypass valve
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11694203October 17, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
7 months ago when my car had 56k miles my transmission was bad and they replaced but now is giving problems again i took it to lia toyota of rockland and they didn’t do anything about it, that the transmission is ok, but bad smell is coming out of the transmission and is hard to shift and it gives like hard pull when it changes into gear and u can hear the clunky sound of the transmission and it has only run for 19k miles and it has been only 7 months since they replaced
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11694116October 17, 2025
SERVICE BRAKES
Soft brakes 3 weeks ago September 2925 one time. 10/17/2025 soft brake problem again. Had brakes bled at Toyota dealership Yuma, AZ on 10/13/2025. Car has Highway miles. Toyota needs to recall 2024 Toyota Corolla for hydraulic brakes problem.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11693823October 16, 2025
ENGINE, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
When the cruise control is set and I go down hill my car increases the speed by 8 mph faster than the set speed. My car also makes a loud grinding noise when it does this. I spoke with different Toyota auto employees and some say that the increase in speed and noise are normal and others say the opposite. I have been in many cars driving with cruise control on and never experienced this.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11693217October 13, 2025
POWER TRAIN
At 97,000 miles, the slave cylinder in my vehicle blew. My clutch pedal had stuck to the floor, and my brakes became harder and harder to press down because the clutch takes from the brake fluid reservoir. Brake fluid began to leak from the transmission, and it had to be towed in. If I hadn't come to a stop, I could have gotten in a horrible accident.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11693190October 13, 2025
SEAT BELTS
Vehicle was involved in a fatal head-on collision. Upon inspection of the driver restraint system, the driver restraint webbing was torn. The airbags and pretensioners deployed in the collision. The maximum recorded longitudinal delta-v was -41.4 miles per hour (with recorded clipping).
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
1
#11693023October 13, 2025
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Exterior headlight design is a big safety issue when driving at night. The low beams do not offer enough lighting when going around turns or hills. Even on flat roads it is not enough and very dangerous. The high beams help but are also not providing the visibility needed at night . When raining and using low beams at night it’s like driving in the dark! Please redesign!
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11692402October 9, 2025
POWER TRAIN
I was driving on the freeway on my way to the house my car start to make some noises and I was loosing power I pulled up on the shoulder and turn off the car because the check engine came on turn off the car again but was struggling to go into first gear
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11692238October 9, 2025
AIR BAGS, STRUCTURE:BODY
On October 1st, 2025, I was in a car accident. I was side-swiped on the highway by a truck, which led me to collide with a metal fence. My airbags did not deploy after the collision. After filing a claim with my insurance company on October 1st, I was informed the same day that my vehicle is a total loss. Prior to the accident, there were no warning lamps or messages.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11691795October 7, 2025
AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS
Component/system failed: The SRS Airbag System malfunctioned. After a rear-end collision on October 3, 2025, in Gwinnett County, GA, the airbags did not deploy. The vehicle displayed an alert: “SRS Airbag System – Malfunction detected” at 16:02. Safety risk: My safety was put at risk because the airbags did not function during a significant impact. This failure could have resulted in severe injury if the collision had been more forceful or from another angle. Inspection/reproduction: On October 6, 2025, I brought the vehicle to Atlanta Toyota. Instead of documenting the diagnostic trouble code (DTC) and providing a report, the dealer cleared the fault code and recalibrated the system without my authorization, effectively erasing critical evidence of the malfunction. The invoice confirms this. Inspections by others: The vehicle was inspected only by the Toyota dealer. It has not yet been inspected by the manufacturer, police, or insurance representatives, but I have legal counsel and am preserving the evidence for further independent inspection. Warning lamps/messages: Yes. The SRS Airbag System Malfunction message appeared immediately after the collision on October 3, 2025. I have photographic evidence of this alert.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
2
Deaths:
0
#11691305October 3, 2025
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Today while merging into the high way the car suddenly slowed down to 40 miles per hour and would not accelerate . We took the car to Toyota however they said they could not find any thing or replicate the problem
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11690829October 1, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER, AIR BAGS
I am filing this complaint regarding an unresolved safety recall affecting my 2021 Toyota Corolla. The recall involves the airbag ECU and has rendered the vehicle ineligible for rental on platforms like Turo. I purchased this vehicle specifically for rental income, and the recall has prevented me from listing it for over 14 months. Toyota has acknowledged the recall but has not provided a remedy or timeline for resolution. Their response offered no compensation or alternative solution. Based on comparable Turo listings in Frisco, Texas, I estimate monthly rental income of $810–$1,050, resulting in total lost income of approximately $11,340 to $14,700. I am requesting that NHTSA investigate the delay in remedy and consider enforcement action to ensure timely resolution and accountability.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11690805October 1, 2025
ENGINE, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The radiator had a severe pin hole in several veins causing coolant to leak out and making the car overheat. The overheating seems to happen over a long distance drive jeopardizing my safety and family. To prevent futher damage to the car and my safety. Yes. I have to wait for hours on the side of the highway for hours-to let the car cool down and add recommended coolant for the car. The vehicle was inspected by TOYOTA of San Louis Obispo. 09/29/25. I am not certain if the vehicle was inspected by the manufacturer but the service repair was done @ Toyota dealersip. The temperature or the coolant gauge moved erratically.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11690127September 27, 2025
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
There's an electrical problem going on with all Toyota vehicles coming out with the new navigation system where goes out and keeps rebooting. Multiple times on cars a year have reported this issue. Causes a distraction as screen goes on and off randomly as you drive and backing up. Also without it you can't see your GPS and find routes. Just simple search and there's many complaints about this issue from consumers being affected as fast as 10 miles into owning car to month or six. Not worth repairing as goes out every other month and don't even last a year before goes out.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11689995September 26, 2025
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Windshield wipers stop mid wipe. This seems to be a common issue with this car. It poses a serious hazard when driving in inclement weather.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11689699September 25, 2025
POWER TRAIN, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
My clutch slave cylinder broke. This is a known problem for 6mt toyota corolla hatchbacks yet there hasn't been a recall. Some go bad as soon as 40,000 miles which is very premature.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11689787September 25, 2025
POWER TRAIN, STEERING, LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST
I have had several issues with the car. As issues have not been address problems become more unsafe. Most recently i have had intermittent issues with steering. The wheel will randomly be hard to turn leaving the car to drift uncontrollably. I have gone to the dealership but because they cannot replicate the issue nothing has been done. I have gone 3 different times to get them to address the concern but they cannot replicate it so they have not examined anything. They turned off the safety setting instead of checking the ADAS and since turning off the systems the issues are less frequent, but still a concern. I have contacted corporate who has not helped come to a resolution to ensure the vehicle is safe to operate.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11689005September 22, 2025
ENGINE, STEERING
My car wouldn’t start and the dashboard says “Engine Stopped / Power steering low” car will stop driving completely randomly. No codes are popping up when I test the car.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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