MYRModel Year Report

2021 Toyota Corolla

● Typical for this model
2021 Toyota Corolla
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:44:45.136Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Toyota Corolla Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2021 highlighted. 1980: 2 complaints 1980 1981: 3 complaints 1982: 5 complaints 1983: 1 complaints 1984: 6 complaints 1985: 3 complaints 1986: 3 complaints 1986 1987: 14 complaints 1988: 26 complaints 1989: 23 complaints 1990: 27 complaints 1991: 73 complaints 1992: 65 complaints 1992 1993: 134 complaints 1994: 184 complaints 1995: 176 complaints 1996: 129 complaints 1997: 135 complaints 1998: 225 complaints 1998 1999: 155 complaints 2000: 145 complaints 2001: 133 complaints 2002: 117 complaints 2003: 720 complaints 2004: 477 complaints 2004 2005: 853 complaints 2006: 839 complaints 2007: 836 complaints 2008: 314 complaints 2009: 1459 complaints 2010: 1244 complaints 2010 2011: 584 complaints 2012: 445 complaints 2013: 201 complaints 2014: 268 complaints 2015: 219 complaints 2016: 214 complaints 2016 2017: 178 complaints 2018: 133 complaints 2019: 201 complaints 2020: 304 complaints 2021: 185 complaints 2021 2022: 98 complaints 2022 2023: 73 complaints 2024: 63 complaints 2025: 31 complaints 2026: 15 complaints 2026
2021: 185 complaints
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YearComplaints
19802
19813
19825
19831
19846
19853
19863
198714
198826
198923
199027
199173
199265
1993134
1994184
1995176
1996129
1997135
1998225
1999155
2000145
2001133
2002117
2003720
2004477
2005853
2006839
2007836
2008314
20091459
20101244
2011584
2012445
2013201
2014268
2015219
2016214
2017178
2018133
2019201
2020304
2021185
202298
202373
202463
202531
202615

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

AIR BAGS 28%

28% of complaints: air bags — 52 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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The contact's daughter was a passenger in a 2021 Toyota Corolla.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240424

I was rear-ended by a large truck F250 estimated speed 20 25 miles an hour no airbags deployed at all was enough to injure my neck and back

NHTSA ODI report, 20231014

ENGINE 22%

22% of complaints: engine — 40 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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AFTER PURCHASING MY COROLLA MY CAR POWERED DOWN. I TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY CHECKED IT AND STATED THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH IT. THIS WAS IN NOVEMBER 2020.

NHTSA ODI report, 20210308

Also filed under ELECTRICAL SYSTEM and FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

Notification spontaneously received as Engine Maintenance Required; Visit Your Dealer. Service appointment immediately scheduled for Toyota of Plano for the following day.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260721

This Toyota Corolla hatchback is experiencing an issue where it is constantly giving an “ENGINE MAINTENANCE REQUIRED” light and when scanned, it says “coolant bypass valve malfunction”.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260721

Also filed under ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 12%

12% of complaints: electrical system — 22 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing speedometer/odometer.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
POWER TRAIN 10%

10% of complaints: power train — 19 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing slave cylinder.

INJURY
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The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Corolla.

NHTSA ODI report, 20241210

VISIBILITY/WIPER 8%

8% of complaints: visibility/wiper — 15 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20241031 — air bags

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...

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.

Campaign 23V865000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2021 Toyota Corolla — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (52 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (40 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (22 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 23V865000 (air bags) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2025 ▲ 2024 ▲ 1992

WORST YEARS

■ 2009 ■ 2010 ■ 2005

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FAQ

Is the 2021 Toyota Corolla reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2021 Toyota Corolla is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2021 Toyota Corolla?

The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 28% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2021 Toyota Corolla have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.